Brain & Mind
Cannabis use may increase risks of psychotic disorders and bipolar disorders
Cannabis is often seen by many teenagers as harmless, especially as laws change and the drug becomes more widely available in some places.
However, scientists...
Study finds a big cause of autism, Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia
In recent years, scientists have learned a lot more about mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers now know that changes...
Simple mindfulness practices could transform mental health after trauma
A new study suggests that mindfulness practices can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, particularly among people who experienced hardship early in life, such as...
Reminding people chatbots aren’t human may do more harm than good, study warns
As artificial intelligence chatbots become more common, some governments and organizations have introduced rules requiring these systems to regularly remind users that they are...
A parent’s gut feeling may be the fastest warning sign of a child’s serious...
A new study suggests that a parent’s instinct that something is seriously wrong with their child can be a powerful medical warning sign—often more...
How Omega-3 could reduce depression risk
Scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have found that moderate consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids may help lower...
High-salt diet may harm memory and brain function, study finds
Scientists in China have found that what you eat may influence brain health as you age.
Their study suggests that a diet high in sodium...
Capsule or powder? Probiotics may influence memory and mood in different ways
Probiotics are often promoted for gut health, but scientists are increasingly discovering that these “good bacteria” may also affect the brain.
A new study from...
How age-related hearing loss may affect the brain and memory
Age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, affects millions of older adults and often makes it difficult to understand speech, especially in noisy environments.
Scientists have...
The hidden cost of longevity: Can families afford elder care?
Americans are living longer than ever before, but the country is facing a difficult question: who will care for people as they reach extreme...
How sleep apnea may harm your memory, attention, and decision-making
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a common condition that causes breathing to stop and start during sleep. This happens when the muscles in...
High salt intake could impair cognitive function in older people, study find
Researchers have discovered that a high intake of sodium and a high sodium to potassium ratio in the diet can increase the risk of...
Popular Reports
Mind-controlled nanoscale robots can deliver drugs in the brain
Controlled drug delivery systems aim to improve the spatial (where) and temporal resolution (when) of therapeutic molecules. However, the temporal resolution is very challenging...
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...
6 phrases to help your child’s emotional development
Emotional competence is an important life skill. Children with a high level of emotional competence, tend to have more friends, do better at school,...
How to help kids sleep well: suggestions from scientists
Sleep plays a key role in children’s development and health. However, currently kids’ sleep time is steadily declining. Studies show that 20 -30 %...
ChatGPT may manage depression better than doctors, study finds
In a study published in the open-access journal Family Medicine and Community Health, researchers have found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT can potentially outperform...