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Antidepressants improve core depressive symptoms early on, analysis finds

30 October 2025

One of the most common antidepressants, sertraline, contributes to a modest improvement in core depression and anxiety symptoms, including low mood, within two weeks, finds a new analysis of a Read More

Babies' gut bacteria may influence future emotional health

30 October 2025

A child's early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in middle childhood, according to a new UCLA Health study. The effect appears Read More

Scientists on 'urgent' quest to explain consciousness as AI gathers pace

30 October 2025

As AI—and the ethical debate surrounding it—accelerates, scientists argue that understanding consciousness is now more urgent than ever. Read More

Low-cost biosensor identifies protein linked to depression and schizophrenia in saliva

29 October 2025

Brazilian researchers have developed a low-cost, portable biosensor that can quickly identify a protein whose altered levels are associated with psychiatric disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. When Read More

Social media alcohol marketing: Teens exposed face 75% higher odds of recent drinking, study finds

29 October 2025

Teens and young adults who see alcohol promotions in their social media feeds are more likely to drink and binge drink, according to a Rutgers Health review of 31 studies Read More

Early cannabis use linked to health problems

28 October 2025

Adolescents who start using cannabis early and often are more likely to need health care for both mental and physical problems as they enter adulthood, according to a new study Read More

How our brain understands human actions

28 October 2025

How do we recognize and interpret what others are doing—whether they're greeting a friend, preparing a meal together or doing sports? A new study authored by André Bockes, Ph.D. student Read More

Dopamine found to increase willingness to wait for rewards in humans

28 October 2025

A research team from the University of Cologne conducted one of the most comprehensive studies on dopamine and decision-making in humans so far, providing evidence for effects of the former Read More

Doctors who use AI face stigma from their peers, study shows

28 October 2025

Doctors who use artificial intelligence at work risk having their colleagues deem them less competent for it, according to a recent Johns Hopkins University study. Read More

Insufficient sunlight exposure linked to higher rates of suicide

28 October 2025

As the days are getting shorter, many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a kind of depression associated with the change of seasons and reduced hours of daylight in Read More

Rare brain cell may hold key to preventing schizophrenia symptoms

27 October 2025

Difficulty completing everyday tasks. Failing memory. Unusually poor concentration. For many people living with schizophrenia, cognitive challenges are part of daily life. Alongside well-known symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, Read More

Hippocampal hyper-maturity: Synaptic gene changes connect stress, anxiety and accelerated aging

27 October 2025

Researchers at Fujita Health University and the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science have uncovered a previously overlooked form of brain abnormality linked to anxiety: excessive maturation and aging in Read More

Combining two brain scans uncovers hidden clues to future teen anxiety

26 October 2025

When you're a teenager, it's easy to feel like the world is watching your every mistake. For some kids, that sense of self‐consciousness fades as they grow up. For others, Read More

Your latest prescription is to get outside

26 October 2025

Find a shady spot under a tree, take a breath of fresh air and call me in the morning. Read More

Invisible wounds of the Ohio tornadoes: The mental health crisis after the storm

25 October 2025

In early 2024, central Ohio faced one of its worst tornado seasons in history—66 confirmed tornadoes in less than five months. Read More

Astrocyte-derived vesicles could link stress to intestinal inflammation

24 October 2025

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic and autoimmune conditions characterized by the inflammation of the intestinal tract. This inflammation can cause nausea or Read More

It's not the pain, it's the mindset: How attitude outweighs pain

23 October 2025

Pain affects activity levels, but how individuals understand and act in the face of pain can make a difference, a new study from the University of Portsmouth has found. Read More

Vicarious touch is common than previously thought, with implications for empathy, ASMR and mental health

23 October 2025

If you have ever watched a frightening movie which seemed so real, you felt a physical sensation in your own body if the characters on screen were hurt, you could Read More

Psilocybin + mindfulness show promise for health care worker depression

23 October 2025

Front-line health care workers struggling with depression after the COVID-19 pandemic experienced significant relief from a treatment combining psilocybin group therapy with mindfulness training, according to a new study from Read More

Family and peer conflicts predict teenage mental health issues, study finds

23 October 2025

Identifying the factors that contribute to psychopathology and increase the risk of experiencing specific mental health conditions is a long-standing goal for many psychology researchers. While past studies have highlighted Read More

No benefit from ketamine for patients hospitalized with depression, clinical trial reports

22 October 2025

Findings from a randomized and blinded clinical trial investigating repeated ketamine infusions for treating depression have revealed no extra benefit from ketamine when added to standard care for people admitted Read More

Antidepressants vary widely in their physical side effects, highlighting the need for personalized prescribing

21 October 2025

Antidepressants can differ widely in how they physically affect the body, including around a 4 kg difference in weight change between certain drugs (approximately 2.5 kg weight loss from agomelatine Read More

Twin study challenges oversimplified claims about social media and well-being

21 October 2025

A new study published in Behavior Genetics offers a fresh and nuanced perspective on the ongoing debate over social media's impact on well-being. Read More

New study shows AI chatbots systematically violate mental health ethics standards

21 October 2025

As more people turn to ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) for mental health advice, a new study details how these chatbots—even when prompted to use evidence-based psychotherapy techniques—systematically Read More

IoT sensors in the home reveal links between daily routines and mental health

21 October 2025

A research team led by Professor Uichin Lee from the School of Computing has demonstrated the possibility of accurately tracking an individual's mental health status using in-home Internet of Things Read More

How happy do we need to be to have lower chronic disease mortality risk?

21 October 2025

Heart disease, cancer, asthma, and diabetes: All are chronic or non-communicable diseases (NCD), which accounted for about 75% of non-pandemic related deaths in 2021. They may result from genetic, environmental, Read More

Brainwave study sheds light on cause of 'hearing voices'

21 October 2025

A new study led by psychologists from UNSW Sydney has provided the strongest evidence yet that auditory verbal hallucinations—or hearing voices—in schizophrenia may stem from a disruption in the brain's Read More

Brain scans may predict future weight gain in people with mental disorders

20 October 2025

With a simple standard MRI scan of the brain, it may soon be possible to predict which people with mental illnesses will gain weight after their initial diagnosis—thereby increasing their Read More

Neighborhood trust benefits some more than others, Swedish study finds

20 October 2025

Living in a neighborhood where people feel safe and supported is linked to a reduced risk of psychosis among Stockholm residents—but only for people of Swedish or European origin. Read More

Adverse and positive childhood experience levels in US haven't changed much, study finds

20 October 2025

New research shows that overall, the prevalence of adverse and positive childhood experiences reported by parents of teenagers hasn't changed substantially in the United States in recent years. Read More

How dual smokers of pot and tobacco feel the burn of higher prices

29 October 2025

People who smoke both tobacco and cannabis are more sensitive to paying more for cigarettes than those who just smoke cigarettes, according to a new UC San Francisco study. Read More

Social media alcohol marketing: Teens exposed face 75% higher odds of recent drinking, study finds

29 October 2025

Teens and young adults who see alcohol promotions in their social media feeds are more likely to drink and binge drink, according to a Rutgers Health review of 31 studies Read More

Legal highs: These new drugs are cheap, dangerous, and just a click away

29 October 2025

Imagine a world where you can buy recreational drugs online and receive them in the mail. Well, this world already exists, and not just with one or two substances, but Read More

Prenatal alcohol exposure rewires the brain and fuels compulsive behavior, new study finds

28 October 2025

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), a leading cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, may affect as many as 1 in 20 school-aged children in the United States. Despite its prevalence, the exact Read More

Online discrimination fuels drinking by Hispanic college students

28 October 2025

Hispanic college students who encounter racial or ethnic discrimination on social media are more likely to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism, according to a study led by a Read More

'Colorado sober' movement ditches alcohol for cannabis, psychedelics

28 October 2025

Everything in moderation. Including moderation. That's the idea behind the Colorado sober movement, an unofficial yet growing trend away from alcohol, and toward plant-based and psychedelic drugs. Read More

A 30-day recall accurately reflects young adult alcohol use behaviors sufficient for research

27 October 2025

Research that relies on young adults' self-reporting of their recent alcohol use patterns can obtain similar information from a 30-day recall timeframe compared to a 60-day timeframe. A study published Read More

Increased risk of developing alcohol addiction linked to gene mutation

27 October 2025

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) report that the gene, CHRNA3, acts as a key regulator of alcohol sensitivity. Read More

Oral nicotine pouches studied as a tool to quit smoking

27 October 2025

In ongoing efforts to pinpoint the best evidence-based ways to quit smoking, a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has turned her attention to a tobacco-free product gaining in Read More

Study examines trends for use of medications for opioid use disorder among surgical patients

27 October 2025

In an effort to stem the death toll from opioid overdose, United States public health officials have promoted the prescription and use of medications like buprenorphine that blunt the effects Read More

Is Canada failing the rising numbers of youth who use opioids?

27 October 2025

Youth opioid use is increasing in Canada, as are related emergency department visits and deaths, yet governments are not providing adequate support to address this public health crisis, argue the Read More

Efforts to promote safer opioid prescribing in Canada appear to be having an effect

27 October 2025

Efforts to promote safer opioid prescribing in Canada appear to be having an effect, as new research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows a decrease in opioid dispensing between Read More

Can inpatient care help address overdose crisis?

27 October 2025

Is expanding hospital inpatient, or bed-based, care a way to help address the overdose crisis? An analysis article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Read More

Genetic underpinnings of substance use disorders in Europe, Africa and America identified, some previously unknown

26 October 2025

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are mental health conditions characterized by the compulsive, uncontrolled and deleterious use of alcohol, tobacco, stimulants (e.g., cocaine or methamphetamines), opioids, cannabis and/or various other substances. Read More

What messages are the most effective to deter gambling?

24 October 2025

Gambling advertising is everywhere. Even people who have never placed a bet are familiar with slogans like "Gamble responsibly," "When the fun stops" and "Take time to think." Read More

Teenagers and young adults who use cannabis have a higher risk of progressing to regular tobacco use, study finds

23 October 2025

Teens and young adults who use cannabis are more likely to become regular tobacco users—even if they haven't previously tried tobacco—compared to similar people who do not use cannabis, suggests Read More

Hidden toxins in e-cigarette fluids may harm lung cells

23 October 2025

A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient in most e-cigarette fluids is heated, and that these compounds Read More

Parent opioid prescriptions linked to teen and young adult opioid use

23 October 2025

If a parent has persistent opioid prescriptions, their adolescent or young adult offspring has more than double the risk of persistent opioid use, according to a new study published in Read More

What makes you more likely to get 'hangxiety?'

23 October 2025

People who act in ways that go against their personal values while drunk often feel embarrassed, regretful, or anxious during a hangover. These feelings can lead to overthinking and harsh Read More

Frequent heartburn could help screen for alcohol use disorder, study finds

23 October 2025

A new study from Saint Louis University (SLU) reveals that individuals with frequent heartburn—clinically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—have a higher chance of being diagnosed with alcohol use disorder Read More

Fewer than half of drug overdose survivors go to the hospital

22 October 2025

Among survivors of drug overdose, fewer than half visited the emergency department, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in JAMA Network Open. Read More

Study considers how labels can convey alcohol's cancer risk

22 October 2025

Scientists have known alcohol causes cancer for years. But it has been a tall order to get people to understand this risk and change their drinking patterns. Read More

Stopping long-term opioid treatment unlikely to increase suicide risk, major study finds

22 October 2025

People on long-term opioid treatment can be reassured that stopping these medicines is not likely to increase their risk of suicide or fatal overdose, thanks to a major new study Read More

Study shows ads for prescription smoking cessation drugs help reduce smoking rates, but OTC ads fall short

22 October 2025

A new peer-reviewed study in the journal Marketing Science finds that direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising for prescription smoking-cessation drugs meaningfully reduces cigarette use. At the same time, the research found that Read More

Nicotine pouches popular among college students, especially in fraternities

21 October 2025

Many college students are experimenting with nicotine pouches, which could lead to an increase in young people dependent on the highly addictive chemical, new research suggests. Read More

Smoking both cannabis and tobacco may alter brain's 'bliss molecule,' study finds

21 October 2025

People who use both cannabis and tobacco show distinct brain changes compared to those who use cannabis alone, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers at the Read More

Tobacco smoking in childhood associated with premature cardiac damage, heart failure and sudden death

21 October 2025

Active and passive tobacco exposure during childhood and adolescence represents a critical preventable risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease, according to a new narrative review published in Trends in Cardiovascular Read More

College students who experienced family dysfunction as children sometimes turn to alcohol to cope

20 October 2025

College can be a joyful time—of learning, forming lifelong friendships and having fun. But it's not without its challenges. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. 19–25, brings attention to the Read More

How tobacco retail exposure impacts smoking behavior

17 October 2025

Studies have found that the density of tobacco retailers in a neighborhood is associated with smoking, the leading cause of preventable disease and death. But what if smokers and policymakers Read More

Substance use disorders linked to higher rates of recidivism in incarcerated Chilean women

16 October 2025

Mental health disorders are more prevalent among incarcerated individuals than in the general population, and disorders related to substance use are especially prevalent among incarcerated women. Yet little research has Read More

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