Brain & Mind
The root cause of depression you need to know
Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a...
Is Narcissism a unique American personality trait?
Many people believe that narcissism is mainly an American problem.
This idea often comes from movies, television shows, popular books, and even news stories that...
How your blood pressure could be affecting your emotional health
When your doctor checks your blood pressure, it’s more than just a number.
High blood pressure is known to harm your heart, but it may...
Depression may double epilepsy risk and make treatment harder
New research shows that people who have depression are more than twice as likely to develop epilepsy.
Even more concerning, once someone with depression is...
Women with these health issues face higher risk of depression
Many women live with painful gynecological conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and irregular periods. These health issues are common, and they often affect everyday life.
Women...
FDA-approved drug may help treat both alcohol addiction and pain
Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered that a drug already approved by the FDA for treating inflammation might also help people who struggle with...
Certain blood pressure drugs are linked to higher suicide risk
A new study from Canada has raised concerns about a possible link between a type of blood pressure medication and a higher risk of...
How magic mushrooms may rewire the brain and reduce depression
A new international study led by scientists at Cornell University has uncovered fascinating clues about how psilocybin, the active chemical in magic mushrooms, changes...
Low level of this nutrient in the brain may trigger anxiety disorders
New research from UC Davis Health shows that people with anxiety disorders tend to have lower levels of a brain chemical called choline.
This discovery...
This single gene can directly cause mental diseases
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one in seven people worldwide had a mental illness in 2021. The most common conditions were...
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...
Popular Reports
Your brain cannot recharge if you use your phone on break
Using your phone on break during mentally challenging tasks doesn’t allow your brain to recharge effectively and may result in poorer performance, according to...
Will we soon be able to read dreams? The exciting future of brain monitoring...
One hundred years ago, scientists first recorded the electrical activity of the human brain, a breakthrough that paved the way for a deeper understanding...
8 facts about addiction and recovery
In 2021, the most recent data, shows overdose deaths in the United States rose to their highest point ever at over 100,000 deaths per...
This drug can reduce daydreaming, fatigue, and brain sluggishness in people with ADHD
In a new study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, researchers found a drug known to stimulate brain activity can lower mental symptoms in...
This mental problem linked to rapid kidney function decline
In a new study, researchers found adults with normal kidney function who had frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to later experience a rapid...