Brain & Mind
The positive side of mental illness you need to know
Around one in five adults in the United States live with a mental illness. These conditions are usually seen as negative and are often...
Common depression drugs may raise death risk in older adults
A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found that some newer antipsychotic medicines may raise the risk of death in adults...
Taking a drug like Ozempic? What you need to know about risks of suicidal...
The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are...
Owning a smartphone at age 12 may harm mental and physical health
A large new study has found that owning a smartphone at a young age may be linked to several health problems in early adolescence,...
Common nerve pain drugs may trigger dangerous prescribing cascades
Clinicians may miss side effects of nerve pain drugs like gabapentin, leading to a chain of additional medications that cause more harm than good.
This...
Birth control pills may harm women’s mental health
A groundbreaking study from the University of Copenhagen reveals a concerning link between adolescent use of the contraceptive pill and increased risk of depression...
Your personality may strongly affect blood pressure health
High blood pressure is known for raising the risk of heart disease, but new research shows it may also affect your personality and mental...
The science of gratitude: 5 proven benefits that improve your life instantly
How often do you say “thank you” and really mean it?
According to new research from the University of California San Diego, expressing gratitude does...
Pregnancy thyroid problems may raise autism risk, large study finds
A new study has found that women who have ongoing thyroid hormone problems during pregnancy may have a higher chance of giving birth to...
Vitamin D may help lower the risk of suicide
A study from the Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention and collaborating institutions has found that treating low vitamin D levels with supplements may...
Vegetarian diet may increase your depression risk, study finds
Scientists from Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences report that following a vegetarian diet may be linked to a higher risk of depression.
Depression is more...
Scientists ask AI to generate human bodies—and the results reveal clear biases
A new study from the University of Toronto has found that today’s artificial intelligence image generators often reproduce—and even exaggerate—common stereotypes about the human...
Popular Reports
9 in 10 men may be harmed by domestic violence, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found 90% of men believe their doctors should ask whether they have perpetrated or experienced domestic violence — but...
Social media use linked to depression and trauma during COVID-19
Researchers found that social media usage was related to both depression and secondary trauma during the early part of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Blood pressure drug and suicide risk: what you need to know
For many people living with high blood pressure, medications are an essential part of staying healthy. Among the most common treatments are two types...
Short mindful breathing eases cancer pain and anxiety
A recent study published in the BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that just 20 minutes of mindful breathing can significantly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness...
Narcissists are more likely to feel excluded—even when they aren’t
New research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that narcissistic individuals experience social exclusion more often than others. However, this may not always...