Brain & Mind
Scientists find hidden link between heavy cannabis use and mental illness
Cannabis, also called marijuana or weed, is now one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Millions of people use it for...
Long-term depression drug use may increase risk of sudden heart death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical emergencies because it often happens without warning.
It occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating...
Could your hand strength reveal your depression risk?
A person’s hand strength may say much more about their health than most people realize. According to a major international study, people with weaker...
Three-minute video game could help detect depression
Scientists have created a smartphone game that may help identify depression in just a few minutes.
The game is based on how people react to...
Could art, music, and reading help you stay younger?
Growing older is a natural part of life, but scientists are increasingly trying to understand why some people seem to age more slowly than...
How location-sharing apps are quietly changing modern relationships
Apps that let people share their real-time location have become a normal part of everyday life for millions of people.
Whether it’s checking if a...
Scientists uncover big cause of autism and schizophrenia before birth
Scientists at the University of Exeter have made an important discovery about how the human brain develops from the earliest stages of life through...
New wearable device can detect hidden stress before you feel it
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...
Single dose of magic mushroom may ease depression within days
A growing number of scientists are studying whether psychedelic substances could help treat mental health disorders.
One of the most researched substances is psilocybin, a...
Reading, music, and museums may help slow aging
Many people already know that exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep can help them stay healthier as they grow older.
But scientists are now finding...
Magic mushroom compound shows fast relief for depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Millions of people struggle with sadness, loss of interest, low energy,...
Powerful new treatments for severe depression after standard drugs fail
Depression is one of the most serious health conditions affecting people today. Although many people think depression simply means feeling sad, the illness can...
Popular Reports
Some people may have addiction to ultra-processed foods, study finds
You may have heard the saying, "You can't eat just one" in potato chip ads, and according to a study from the University of...
What is causing autism rates to rise? And should we be concerned?
Autism diagnoses have skyrocketed—from a rare condition to a common reality for 1 in 36 children.
The dramatic rise has drawn national attention, including from...
Scientists find a link between depression and gut health
In a new study from the University of Queensland, researchers confirmed a link between depression and stomach ulcers.
By studying health data from nearly half...
These mental problems are soaring in COVID-19 pandemic
In a new survey, researchers found the levels of anxiety, addiction, suicidal thoughts are soaring in the pandemic.
They found about 41% of American adults...
This common mental problem linked to faster development of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that anxiety is linked to an increased rate of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease.
The research...