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Is our mental health determined by where we live—or is it the other way round? New research sheds more light

17 July 2025

Ever felt like where you live is having an impact on your mental health? Turns out, you're not imagining things. Read More

Wednesday's child is not 'full of woe,' new study finds, debunking popular nursery rhyme

17 July 2025

A University of York study has found no link between a child's day of birth and their destiny, reassuring parents that the age-old verse is simply "harmless fun." Read More

Music therapy may ease distress for dementia patients in hospital wards

16 July 2025

A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS's most vulnerable patients. Read More

Food insecurity causes anxiety and depression, data show

16 July 2025

Food insecurity is not only linked with, but directly causes symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to research published in the open-access journal PLOS Mental Health. Read More

Survey reveals factors associated with self-reported climate anxiety in the United States

16 July 2025

A new study describes factors associated with self-reported climate anxiety in the United States. The study was published in the open-access journal PLOS Climate by Katherine Kricorian from For Good Read More

Childhood trauma can harm health for life

16 July 2025

Adverse experiences and environments in childhood may cause a chain reaction of mental and physical health problems later in life, according to new University of Georgia research. Read More

Key neurophysiological mechanism in human memory formation identified

16 July 2025

A research team has identified, for the first time in humans, and in a realistic environment, a key neurophysiological mechanism in memory formation: ripple-type brain waves—high-frequency electrical oscillations that mark Read More

Inflammation triples depression risk for older adults with insomnia, research indicates

16 July 2025

Chronic inflammation, already tied to heart disease and cancer, may also worsen the emotional toll of poor sleep. A new UCLA Health study found that older adults with insomnia who Read More

Study shows how body image bullying affects teenage girls' brains

16 July 2025

University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have shown, for the first time in Australia, what happens in the brain of adolescent girls when they see someone being subjected to body Read More

Is all learning 'incidental?' Psychologist says that we 'trick' our brains into learning

16 July 2025

When was the last time you sat down and tried to learn something? How did you approach it? Did you make flashcards for hard-to-remember terms and concepts, ask a friend Read More

Protecting childhood mental health after preterm birth: Key factors identified

16 July 2025

Around 8% of all births in England are preterm. Despite improvements in neonatal care and survival, preterm children still have more difficulties in later life than their peers, including a Read More

The secret sequence: How eye contact timing influences our social understanding

15 July 2025

For the first time, a new study has revealed how and when we make eye contact—not just the act itself—plays a crucial role in how we understand and respond to Read More

Study examines early sensory processing and development in people with autism

15 July 2025

A researcher from the University of Kansas Life Span Institute is part of an international group that recently published a comprehensive review of differences in sensory processing for people with Read More

Depression linked to 'internal jet lag'

15 July 2025

A Sydney-based study of 69 young people seeking mental health care found almost a quarter showed disrupted body clocks that showed signs that looked like jet lag, despite not having Read More

Supermarket treatments for depression don't require a prescription. But do they work?

15 July 2025

Australians have long been some of the highest users of herbal and nutritional supplements that claim to boost mood or ease depression. These include omega-3s (found in fish oil), St Read More

How stress strengthens group bonds—and fuels intergroup conflict

15 July 2025

Why do violent conflicts between groups persist—even when all sides suffer as a result? Researchers from psychology and medicine at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have now examined the dual Read More

Genetic tool predicts lithium responsiveness in bipolar disorder patients

15 July 2025

Researchers from the University of Adelaide are hopeful a recent biological discovery could lead to the precision treatment of bipolar disorder (BD). Read More

Childhood trauma shapes adult stress appraisal and mental health outcomes, research reveals

15 July 2025

University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma to adult depression, anxiety, defeat, and entrapment. Read More

Parenthood not lessening loss for widowed people, 25 years of interviews suggest

14 July 2025

Widowed parents who enjoy close relationships with their adult children still struggle with loneliness, according to the first study of its kind. Read More

New study finds evidence of hepatitis C virus in cells lining human brain

14 July 2025

Observational studies of psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression have long tied viral infections with behavioral symptoms in these disorders, but scientists have been unable to Read More

Study looks at concerns and challenges around antipsychotic treatments of children and young people

14 July 2025

A new study has found clear evidence of inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotic treatments to children and young people (CYP) and low levels of aftercare monitoring by GPs and also raises Read More

Feeling more extroverted? Study finds you may have learned how to handle daily stress better

14 July 2025

A new study led by Michigan State University found that as people get better at handling stress on a daily basis, they also become more extroverted, agreeable and open to Read More

Demystifying the link between major depression and Alzheimer's disease

14 July 2025

More than 7 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD). Some risk factors for ADRD, like genetics, can't be controlled, but others can Read More

Short videos, long questions: Is there any link with children's attention?

14 July 2025

Short-form video isn't new. Before TikTok, there was Vine—a platform that popularized 6-second video clips and helped redefine what it meant to go viral. The "Only a spoonful" of ice Read More

Inequality, pollution, and democracy levels shape how quickly populations age: Study

14 July 2025

A groundbreaking international study of 161,981 participants across 40 countries published in Nature Medicine reveals that air pollution, social inequality, and weak democratic institutions substantially accelerate aging. The collaborative study Read More

New research reveals how male and female brains process regret and change decisions

13 July 2025

A traditionally overlooked type of RNA plays an important role in promoting resilience to depression—but only in females. According to a new study led by the Icahn School of Medicine Read More

'Too much going on': Autistic adults overwhelmed by non-verbal social cues

11 July 2025

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions, and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with Read More

New study explores the reluctance to publicly downplay moral transgressions

11 July 2025

Research by Professor Ike Silver and co-authors examines why people tend to escalate moral judgments when responding publicly to moral transgressions. Read More

'Weird shading' tricks the brain into seeing 3D forms from simple lines

11 July 2025

Shading brings 3D forms to life, beautifully carving out the shape of objects around us. Despite the importance of shading for perception, scientists have long been puzzled about how the Read More

Attending events is the ticket to happiness, study suggests

11 July 2025

New research led by the University of South Australia has found that frequently attending in-person events can significantly boost well-being. Read More

Study highlights higher rates, risk factors for non-fatal overdoses

17 July 2025

A new opioid overdose study has identified several key risk factors associated with non-fatal overdoses, as well as a significantly higher overdose rate, drawing from a sample of people who Read More

Disproportionately more opioids prescribed in poorer areas

17 July 2025

Despite an overall decline in prescribed opioid use in Canada over the past decade, a recent study found that people in poorer areas receive three times the prescriptions for opioids Read More

A 'silent epidemic' of stimulant use is shadowing the most recent opioid epidemic, study shows

16 July 2025

Many people might be aware of an ongoing opioid epidemic, with thousands of people dying every year from overdoses. But many who are misusing opioids are also using—and dying from—stimulant Read More

Intensity of opioid use appears to be higher in fentanyl era

16 July 2025

Illegal opioids can create substantial harms, but the extent of those harms depends on multiple factors, including the amount consumed. In a new study, researchers assessed whether opioid consumption intensity Read More

Clearing the air about the hidden danger in vapes

15 July 2025

What's really inside those vapes that are marketed as safe and sold on every corner? Read More

Vapes found to be more effective for smoking cessation than nicotine gum and lozenges

14 July 2025

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated whether vaporized nicotine products (VNPs) are more effective than nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) for smoking cessation among people experiencing social disadvantage. Read More

Neural pathway for nicotine withdrawal symptoms in mice shows promise as target for addiction treatments

14 July 2025

Because unpleasant withdrawal symptoms fuel nicotine addiction's high relapse rate, targeting their underlying mechanisms with treatments may promote continued abstinence from the drug. Read More

Even a day off alcohol makes a difference—our timeline maps the health benefits when you stop drinking

14 July 2025

Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you. These include short-term impacts such as waking up with a pounding head or anxiety, to long-term Read More

Hidden pockets of GHB harm revealed as ambulance attendances surge across Australia

14 July 2025

New research has revealed a substantial increase in GHB-related ambulance attendances across Australia, with Victoria recording the highest rate and Greater Geelong emerging as a regional hotspot. Read More

What is cannabis use disorder? And how do you know if you have a problem?

12 July 2025

Around 41% of Australians report they've used cannabis at some point in their life. Read More

Effects of poor sleep may contribute to alcohol problems in college students

11 July 2025

Certain behavioral effects of not getting enough sleep may explain why people who have insomnia are at risk for problems with alcohol. A study of college students, published in Alcohol: Read More

We interviewed 205 Australians convicted of murder and manslaughter. Alcohol's role was alarming

10 July 2025

We've long known there's a link between alcohol and violence, but when it comes to homicide the stories behind the statistics are harder to grasp. Read More

Trying to quit smoking? These expert-backed tips can help

10 July 2025

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, the majority of the 28.8 million U.S. adults who smoked cigarettes wanted to quit; approximately half had Read More

Women more susceptible to certain subjective effects of alcohol during binge drinking episodes

9 July 2025

A clinical trial led by the Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital and Research Institute has found that women experience some of the subjective effects of acute alcohol intake, such Read More

Study finds 9% of young US employees use alcohol, drugs at work

8 July 2025

Almost 1 in 10 workers in their 30s uses alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs like cocaine while on the job in the United States, a new study has found. Read More

Preclinical trials show Alzheimer's drug promising for alcohol addiction treatment

8 July 2025

A research team from Virginia Commonwealth University has found that a drug currently in clinical trials for brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease might also have potential for treating alcohol Read More

Quitting the quit-aid: People trying to stop vaping nicotine need more support. Here are some strategies to help

8 July 2025

New Zealand is among a number of countries that encourage vaping (the use of e-cigarettes) as a tool to help people stop smoking tobacco. But what happens when people want Read More

Disparities exist in outpatient referrals for opioid use disorder, study finds

8 July 2025

Black patients presenting to the emergency department for an opioid overdose are less likely to receive outpatient referrals for opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a study published online in Read More

Gender-minority stress and resilience linked to alcohol use among young transgender adults

7 July 2025

Increased stress related to gender-minority status is associated with greater alcohol use among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth and young adults, according to an innovative study. TGD people, whose gender Read More

Lower sensitivity to alcohol linked to persistent drinking despite negative consequences

7 July 2025

People who experience less stimulation from drinking are more likely to continue seeking alcohol despite its negative consequences, according to a novel study that tested a behavioral model of aversion-resistant Read More

Survey: A third of Californians use cannabis, but many don't know the risks

7 July 2025

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a landmark survey of more than 5,000 Californians to study the effects of Proposition 64: The Adult Use of Marijuana Read More

Hypertension deaths from excessive alcohol use are increasing, study finds

3 July 2025

The estimated mean annual number of hypertension deaths from excessive alcohol use was higher in 2020–2021 than in 2016–2017, with a higher increase among women than men, according to a Read More

Speedballing, the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids, requires a new approach to prevention and treatment

3 July 2025

Speedballing—the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl—has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The Read More

Nicotine pouch use rising among teens, public health expert sounds alarm

3 July 2025

Oral nicotine pouches—small, smokeless, nearly invisible and placed between the lip and gum—are rapidly gaining popularity among teens, sparking new concerns from public health experts. Read More

Alcohol impacts decision-making in males more than females, findings suggest

2 July 2025

Alcohol consumption is widely known to affect decision-making, but a recent study led by researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso found that the extent of that impact Read More

'Gas station heroin': The drug sold as a dietary supplement that's linked to overdoses and deaths

2 July 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent warning about tianeptine—a substance marketed as a dietary supplement but known on the street as "gas station heroin." Read More

Support networks may be missing link for college students who seek help for excessive drinking

2 July 2025

College students who want help overcoming high-risk drinking could benefit from a two-pronged approach that combines an individual-focused psychological theory with social network analysis. Read More

Increasing contingency management incentives can help more patients recover from addiction

2 July 2025

Early recovery from drug addiction to opioids and stimulants is physically and mentally demanding, and a long road to recovery. Read More

Generation X disproportionately impacted by methamphetamine-related deaths

2 July 2025

Australia's generation X—people born between 1962 and 1982—face the highest risk of death from methamphetamine-related causes among all age groups, according to a new Burnet Institute study. Read More

Peer influence drives youth vaping epidemic, researchers find

2 July 2025

Young people with friends who vape are 15 times more likely to use e-cigarettes, and more adolescents are turning to illicit cannabis products, University of Queensland research has found. Read More

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