Brain & Mind
Why vivid dreams may make you feel more rested after sleep
Have you ever wondered why some nights of sleep feel refreshing, while others leave you tired—even if you slept for the same number of...
Beer, spirits or wine? Research shows not all alcohol affects your heart the same...
Many people believe that a small amount of alcohol can be part of a healthy lifestyle.
Some studies have suggested that moderate drinking, especially wine,...
Study finds hidden cause of depression in older people
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and live their daily lives.
Many...
Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs reduces depression, anxiety, and addiction risk
A new international study has found that medications used to treat diabetes and obesity may also help improve mental health.
The research focused on a...
Study finds exercise alone may not boost memory in older people
Many people believe that staying physically active and keeping the heart healthy will also protect the brain.
This idea makes sense because the brain depends...
Can coffee fix memory loss from poor sleep? New study offers clues
Many people rely on caffeine to feel more alert after a bad night’s sleep.
Now, new research suggests that caffeine may do more than just...
Can blood tests detect depression?
A new study suggests that certain signals in the blood, known as inflammation markers, may be linked to depression in women with type 2...
AI may help match depression patients to the right treatment faster
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and live their daily lives.
Many...
Medicinal cannabis may not reduce anxiety, depression, ADHD
A major new study has raised concerns about the use of medicinal cannabis for treating mental health conditions.
The research suggests that cannabis-based medicines may...
Why some people develop depression in chronic pain while others don’t
Chronic pain is a long-lasting condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can come from many causes, such as nerve damage,...
A surprising arthritis drug may help restore motivation in depression
Many people who live with depression say that the hardest part is not just feeling sad, but feeling stuck. Simple tasks like getting out...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
In recent years, scientists around the world have been trying to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions...
Popular Reports
Are the Oscars going bananas?
Hollywood’s biggest night, the Academy Awards, arrives this weekend, but this year there’s some monkey business going on.
It’s easy to focus on the race...
Treating PTSD early may cut heart disease risk by 50%
UCLA researchers are working on new ways to treat the physical effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Their recent studies show that helping people with...
Long-Term antidepressant use linked to more severe withdrawal symptoms
People who have taken antidepressants for more than two years are much more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop, according to a...
Stanford scientists rapidly reduce depression with this treatment
A recent study at the Stanford University School of Medicine found that a new form of magnetic brain stimulation rapidly relieved symptoms of severe...
This acne drug may prevent schizophrenia, study finds
A new study has found that a widely used antibiotic could lower the risk of developing schizophrenia in young people.
Researchers discovered that adolescents who...