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Study finds AR/VR sports games boost mental health and social connection

14 September 2025

Physical sports have long been known to help with anxiety and mental health. But can augmented and virtual reality sports games improve psychological well-being and reduce loneliness? Researchers at Michigan Read More

Study finds key brain area drives alcohol-seeking to escape withdrawal stress

13 September 2025

What compels someone to keep engaging in alcohol use, even if it damages their health, relationships and well-being? A new study from Scripps Research offers an important clue: a small Read More

Can adults be trained to better recognize and avoid sick faces?

12 September 2025

Previous research from the University of Miami showed that children can recognize sick faces, demonstrating that even kids can pick up on illness cues, though accuracy varies by age. Now, Read More

Emotion recognition AI can reduce physicians' empathy fatigue

12 September 2025

In clinical settings, accurately understanding patients' emotions and responding appropriately plays a critical role in improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. Read More

Personalized brain stimulation shows benefit for depression

11 September 2025

A more precise and personalized form of electric brain stimulation may be a more effective and faster treatment for people with moderate to major depression compared to other similar treatments, Read More

AI tools fall short in predicting suicide, study finds

11 September 2025

The accuracy of machine learning algorithms for predicting suicidal behavior is too low to be useful for screening or for prioritizing high-risk individuals for interventions, according to a new study Read More

Warm and consistent parenting can lead to meaningful changes in brain function and learning style

11 September 2025

Recent research, published in Biological Psychiatry, provides the first proof that evidence-based parenting programs are accompanied by specific changes in children's brain activity and decision‑making processes, and underscores the value Read More

Analysis of 'magic mushroom' edibles finds no psilocybin but many undisclosed active ingredients

11 September 2025

"Magic mushroom" edibles sold at smoke shops and convenience stores are likely to contain no psilocybin but instead a range of undisclosed active ingredients, a study led by an Oregon Read More

Distinct psilocybin-induced oscillations observed in rat medial prefrontal cortex, with effects lasting days

11 September 2025

Psychedelics, a class of psychoactive drugs that typically induce peculiar mental states and hallucinations, are still prohibited for recreational use in most countries worldwide. In recent years, some neuroscientists and Read More

A novel approach to building communication and social connection among individuals with autism

10 September 2025

New research has revealed that people with similar levels of autistic traits are more attracted to each other, and their brains synchronize in unique ways during passive and active communication. Read More

Smartwatches detect early signs of PTSD among those watching coverage of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel

10 September 2025

In a three‐year study involving more than 5,000 residents of Israel before and after the mass traumatic events of October 7, 2023, those who watched extensive media coverage of the Read More

AI tool could help psychologists by revealing personality through language

10 September 2025

Words are windows into the brain. The words that we choose—and how we say them—speak volumes about our personalities and even our mental health, said WashU psychologist Josh Oltmanns. "Our Read More

Depression remission endures five years after psilocybin trial

10 September 2025

Two-thirds of clinical trial participants treated with psilocybin-assisted therapy for major depressive disorder were in complete remission from their depression five years later, a new study has found. Read More

Star-shaped brain cells point the way to personalized bipolar disorder treatment

10 September 2025

Bipolar disorder, also known as "manic-depressive illness," a brain disorder known to have afflicted the famous painter Vincent van Gogh, is characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. Read More

What motivates runners? Focusing on the 'how' rather than the 'why'

10 September 2025

As attention turns to this year's New York City Marathon, observers will again ask a long-standing question: What do athletes draw upon when trying to complete this 26.2-mile run, especially Read More

Keto diet linked to reduced depression symptoms in college students

10 September 2025

A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of Read More

Odds of dementia strongly linked to number of co-existing mental health disorders

9 September 2025

The odds of developing dementia are strongly linked to the number of co-existing mental health disorders, rising from twice as high for one disorder to 11 times as high for Read More

Racial stereotypes can make us see weapons where they don't exist, brain-imaging study suggests

9 September 2025

Unarmed Black civilians are three times more likely to be shot and killed by police officers than unarmed white civilians in the U.S. In tragic cases in recent years, unarmed Read More

Blowing off steam at work carries a cost but builds connections

8 September 2025

When something happens in life that you want to vent about, most people have a go-to listener. Being this person for others serves an important purpose in the workplace, providing Read More

Physicians develop fast treatment to ease depression in pregnant and postpartum women

8 September 2025

Suicide is a leading cause of death in postpartum women—and it is a preventable one. It is estimated that nearly half of mothers experiencing perinatal depression are undiagnosed and are Read More

A new bystander effect? Aggression can be contagious when observing it in peers

8 September 2025

People who repeatedly observe aggression have a higher likelihood of engaging in violent behavior later in life. In a new JNeurosci paper, Jacob Nordman and colleagues, from Southern University of Read More

Soundscapes from text: VR system personalizes PTSD exposure therapy with rapid audio generation

8 September 2025

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder triggered by traumatic experiences such as accidents, disasters, or violence. Exposure therapy, a scientifically validated treatment for PTSD, involves the gradual Read More

Eating for two: Postpartum diet linked to depression risk in mothers

8 September 2025

Giving birth is hard enough; postpartum depression can make adjusting to parenthood all the more difficult. A healthy diet is essential for new mothers to build strength after such a Read More

Human brains explore more to avoid losses than to seek gains

6 September 2025

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science traced a neural mechanism that explains why humans explore more aggressively when avoiding losses than when pursuing gains. Their work reveals how neuronal Read More

LSD may ease anxiety symptoms for months, study finds

5 September 2025

A single dose of LSD eased anxiety symptoms for many folks and the benefits lasted up to three months, a new study reports. Read More

Video game addiction in teens likely stems from preexisting mental health issues

5 September 2025

From Pong and Pac-Man to Minecraft and Fortnite, video games have always been a lot of fun. Sometimes, however, gamers become fixated, compulsive or—worse—spiral into a full-blown gaming disorder marked Read More

Teen loneliness triggers 'reward seeking' behavior, study finds

5 September 2025

A study has found that adolescents become highly motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation. This may be beneficial in driving them toward social interaction, Read More

Study highlights cultural differences in parenting and reveals that how babies are soothed matters more than how fast

5 September 2025

Researchers observed mother–infant interactions in urban UK and rural Ugandan communities, focusing on how mothers soothed their babies following naturally occurring episodes of distress. Read More

After early-life stress, astrocytes can affect behavior

4 September 2025

Astrocytes in the lateral hypothalamus region of the brain, an area involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness, play a key role in neuron activity in mice and affect Read More

Marmosets and modeling provide new paradigm for understanding social cognition

4 September 2025

We consider humans to be at the apex of social cognition. But we're not the only animals that closely interact with each other. Marmosets, for example, are highly social creatures. Read More

Study shows smoking increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of its characteristics

13 September 2025

The characteristics of type 2 diabetes vary from patient to patient and it has been proposed that the condition is made up of four subtypes. Now, new research presented at Read More

Study finds key brain area drives alcohol-seeking to escape withdrawal stress

13 September 2025

What compels someone to keep engaging in alcohol use, even if it damages their health, relationships and well-being? A new study from Scripps Research offers an important clue: a small Read More

California moves to close overdose protection loophole that deters students from seeking emergency help

12 September 2025

On the night TJ McGee overdosed from a mixture of drugs and alcohol in his freshman year at UC Berkeley, his friends found him passed out in the hallway by Read More

Buprenorphine linked to lower preterm birth and lifetime costs for mothers and infants with opioid use disorder

11 September 2025

Over the last 20 years, substance use-related deaths have more than doubled for women of reproductive age. Overdose deaths are now a leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S., Read More

Drugged driving is quietly becoming one of the most dangerous road hazards

11 September 2025

In October 2023, an unthinkable tragedy unfolded in Coleman, Wisconsin: An 8‑month‑old girl lost her life when a driver, impaired by cannabis, ran a stop sign and crashed into another Read More

Frequent cannabis users show no driving impairment after two-day break

11 September 2025

Scientists from the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR) at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that, in the largest such study to date, frequent cannabis Read More

Treating opioid addiction in jails: Study reports fewer overdoses and reduced reincarceration after release

11 September 2025

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds that individuals who received medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) while incarcerated were significantly more likely to continue treatment Read More

Up to one in four vapes confiscated in England's schools contain spice—and these are pushed on social media

11 September 2025

Up to one-quarter of vapes confiscated in secondary schools in England contain the dangerous synthetic drug "spice," according to a new study in Addiction led by Professor Chris Pudney from Read More

Researchers develop non-opioid alternatives for pain relief

11 September 2025

Chronic pain is one of the most common and expensive health problems in the nation, affecting an estimated one in five U.S. adults and costing around $600 billion each year Read More

New blood test to aid liver disease treatment

11 September 2025

A new study by the Centenary Institute and the Sydney Local Health District has found that a specialized blood test can detect alcohol use in people with liver disease far Read More

FDA releases guidance to promote nonopioid alternatives for chronic pain

11 September 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released draft guidance to advance safe and effective nonopioid treatment options and reduce risks tied to prescription opioid misuse. Read More

More Michigan children are losing parents to overdose, suicide, homicide

10 September 2025

The number of Michigan children whose parents died from overdose, suicide, homicide or other substance-related causes has surged since 2000, accounting for 2 in 5 parental deaths, a new University Read More

Chronic alcohol use halts liver cell regeneration, new study finds

10 September 2025

Excessive alcohol consumption can disrupt the liver's unique regenerative abilities by trapping cells in limbo between their functional and regenerative states, even after a patient stops drinking, researchers at University Read More

Veteran recovery programs show 41% death risk reduction through incentive system

10 September 2025

The chance to win a few dollars every time they pass a drug test, and the possibility of bigger prizes the longer they stay off drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine, Read More

Timely opioid administration cuts hospitalizations for pediatric sickle cell crises

10 September 2025

Providing timely pain relief may reduce chances of hospitalization for children presenting to the emergency department with a sickle cell crisis, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in Read More

Spain moves to ban smoking in bar terraces, parks

9 September 2025

Spain's minority left-wing government approved on Tuesday a proposal to ban smoking and vaping in outdoor spaces including bar terraces, parks and outside schools in a move to protect public Read More

Combined alcohol and cannabis use linked to adverse consequences in young adults

9 September 2025

A new longitudinal study led by York University's Department of Psychology published today finds that young adults experiencing periods of high stress, anxiety and depressed mood more frequently combined binge Read More

Fathers' drinking plays role in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, study shows

9 September 2025

It's a well-known fact that fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in children is caused by mothers who drink during pregnancy. But it turns out that the father's drinking habits could Read More

A Florida area may crack down on kratom: What to know about the designer drug

9 September 2025

Manatee could become the second county in Florida to ban kratom and other designer drugs. Read More

Smoking status should influence lung cancer staging, new study shows

9 September 2025

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's Graham Warren, M.D., Ph.D., and international collaborators have led a groundbreaking study that could change the way lung cancer is diagnosed and treated. Read More

Private equity's consolidation of opioid treatment market fails to expand methadone access

9 September 2025

The acquisition of opioid treatment programs by private equity investors is a growing national trend, prompting questions about the potential to expand access to methadone, a medication that can cut Read More

Researchers address gap in substance use disorder treatment

9 September 2025

A team of researchers from Michigan State University and community partners has conducted critical research to address gaps in treatment of substance use disorder in Michigan's St. Clair County and Read More

Automated smoking interventions offered to parents may curb their tobacco habits

8 September 2025

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Mass General Brigham have found that integrating an automated smoking cessation intervention for parents into pediatric primary care demonstrated increased treatment received Read More

Nicotine pouches may offer path to reduced tobacco harm

8 September 2025

As lawmakers and public health experts debate the safety of nicotine pouches, researchers from Rutgers Health found that for now, most adults that use these products also have a history Read More

An animal sedative keeps turning up in opioid deaths—what you need to know about medetomidine

8 September 2025

A dangerous new drug adulterant is spreading through America's illicit opioid supply, and it's making overdoses significantly harder to reverse. Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative normally used to sedate pets, is Read More

Substance use during pregnancy can harm a fetus, experts warn

8 September 2025

Using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other substances during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus, even when the risks are not always obvious, a West Virginia University psychiatrist warns. Read More

Are patients undergoing surgery for early-stage cancer at risk of persistent opioid use?

8 September 2025

New research indicates that many patients who undergo surgery with the intent to cure early‐stage cancer continue or start opioid prescriptions in the year following surgery. The findings are published Read More

Canada must protect youth from sports betting advertising, say specialists

8 September 2025

Canada must enact strong, effective legislation to protect youth from gambling advertising. Minors are suffering harms from problem gambling despite age restrictions, argue authors in an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Read More

Tool focused on understanding why young people buy video game loot boxes could help pinpoint gaming-related issues

5 September 2025

The first tool designed to understand why young video gamers purchase loot boxes—digital items in games that offer random rewards after purchase—could potentially help identify early signs of gaming-related harms, Read More

Many pregnant women uncertain of marijuana risks even as use increases

4 September 2025

Many pregnant women are unsure if it's safe to use marijuana or products containing cannabidiol, an active compound in marijuana, even as they increasingly turn to them to combat morning Read More

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