Brain & Mind

Mental health support can greatly benefit cancer patients

When facing cancer, patients not only battle the physical challenges of the disease but also the mental and emotional toll it takes. Recognizing this, a...

Long COVID can affect your gut and mental health

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, it brought with it a range of symptoms that affected people in various ways. A...

How fatty foods before surgery could affect your memory

Recent research from The Ohio State University has found that eating foods high in fat just days before undergoing surgery could lead to memory...

Women with depression have higher heart disease risk in men

A recent study published in JACC: Asia reveals a concerning connection between depression and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with a particular...

Medication for ADHD linked to lower risk of early death

In a significant leap forward in understanding ADHD and its management, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet have unveiled findings that suggest medication for ADHD...

How to treat depression in heart failure

Living with heart failure is a profound challenge, affecting not just the heart but the whole person. This condition, where the heart can't pump blood...

When anxiety winds up your blood pressure

Anxiety is a feeling we all experience at times - that sense of worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something...

Understanding the link between bipolar disorder and dementia

Navigating the complexities of mental health often leads to questions about how various conditions may interconnect. Among these inquiries, the potential relationship between bipolar...

These psychiatric symptoms may be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease, a condition most known for its impact on memory, actually casts a wider net of influence, affecting various aspects of cognitive and...

Scientists find link between ADHD and hoarding behaviors

New research has shed light on a significant association between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and hoarding behaviors. The study, funded by the British Academy and...

Philadelphia successfully treats youth PTSD with proven therapy

It's tough to make proven treatments a standard part of healthcare. In fact, only about 31% of attempts to add them to health care...

Understanding the connection between ADHD and dementia

Dementia, a broad term for cognitive decline severe enough to interfere with daily life, affects millions worldwide. It's a condition that predominantly strikes older...

Popular Reports

High levels of estrogen in the womb linked to autism

In a new study, researchers found a link between exposure to high levels of estrogen sex hormones in the womb and the risk of...

Scientists find genes that may play a role in PTSD, depression

A global team of researchers, spearheaded by the experts at McLean Hospital, have scrutinized the genes in approximately 575,000 individual brain cells from individuals...

People should pay attention to cholesterol levels even in childhood

To prevent atherosclerosis, people try to lower high cholesterol levels in adults. But Professor Kirsten Holvenat at the University of Oslo warns that the prevention...

People with sense of purpose have lower risk of dementia

In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found that feeling a sense of purpose or meaning in life is associated with...

People are fleeing California? Not exactly, says new Berkeley study

Recent reports have suggested that Californians are fleeing the state in droves. But a new study from the UC Berkeley California Policy Lab finds...