Dopamine bursts drive faster movement during happy moments
New research by engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder aims to get to the bottom of why,…
Plant called ‘nature’s Valium’ can help with anxiety, stress, insomnia
Modern science is just catching up to what folk and traditional healers have known since Homeric times. While…
Stronger connection found between cannabis use and mental illness
An analysis of 35,000 Canadians shows that rising cannabis use and worsening mental‑health symptoms are increasingly appearing together,…
Emerson Hospital’s garden therapy program helps patients bloom
Today, about a half-dozen patients are busy assembling bouquets: a musician, an artist, an activist. All have full…
Packaged food hurting productivity, mental health in young Indians: Report
A new global report has flagged ultra-processed food consumption as a key factor behind declining productivity and emotional…
Standard doses of antidepressants during pregnancy appear to be safe, study suggests
Using a standard dose of antidepressants during pregnancy appears to be safe for the baby, suggests new research…
Moments of awe show measurable links to reduced loneliness in daily life
New longitudinal evidence suggests that moments of awe, even during pandemic isolation, may help buffer loneliness by strengthening…
Higher ultra-processed food intake aligns with greater binge eating risk in obesity study
New clinical research links ultra-processed food consumption with disordered eating patterns and poorer diet quality in adults with…
Study identifies antiviral protein IFN-γ as a potential biomarker for Long COVID fatigue
SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression.…
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious —…
Hormone replacement therapy shows no rise in overall mortality
Menopausal hormone therapy (commonly known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT) is not associated with an increased risk…
Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment
A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation…