Once-a-week pill may treat schizophrenia effectively
For many people living with schizophrenia, taking medication every day can be difficult. Forgetting doses, side effects, or simply not wanting to take a...
How childhood stress cause mental disease in adulthood
When children face difficult experiences like neglect, abuse, or long periods of stress, it can deeply affect how their brains grow and function. These...
Cannabis use disorder increases risk of mental health diseases
Cannabis—also known as pot, weed, Mary Jane, or dope—has become increasingly accepted in the U.S., with many states legalizing it for medical or recreational...
Common anxiety drugs may affect cancer outcomes, surprising study finds
A new study led by Dr. Michael Feigin at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that certain medications used to treat anxiety and...
Study finds new way to treat tough depression
Depression is a common and serious mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. According to the World Health Organization, about...
High blood pressure linked to these personality traits
Many people think of high blood pressure as something that only affects the heart. At doctor visits, it's often treated like just another number...
1 in 6 people may have withdrawal symptoms after stopping depression drugs
Many people take antidepressants to help manage depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions. But what happens when someone decides to stop taking them?
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Rosemary has been linked to better memory, lower anxiety and even protection from Alzheimer’s
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), the aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean, has long been treasured in kitchens around the world. But beyond its culinary charm,...
Talking therapy reduces depression and anxiety in stroke survivors
A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that stroke survivors who receive talking therapy for depression and anxiety are more...
Can high blood pressure affect your mood? Study says yes
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of our blood vessels. It’s measured with two numbers—the higher one (systolic) shows...