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Finasteride, a common hair-loss drug, has long been tied to depression and suicide, but regulators ignored the warnings. Prof. Mayer Brezis’s review exposes global data showing psychiatric harm and a pattern of inaction…
People experiencing their first psychotic episode who also have skin conditions such as rashes or itching are at greater risk of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to new research presented at the ECNP meeting…
Different types of depression affect the body in different ways. Atypical, energy-related depression raises the risk of diabetes, while melancholic depression increases the likelihood of heart disease. Scientists say…
As wars, disasters, and epidemics continue to upend lives across the world, the World Health Organisation (WHO) marked world ...
Let's be honest-taking care of your mental health can feel overwhelming, especially when you're juggling so many responsibilities.
Scientists have pinpointed Y1 receptor neurons in the brain that can override chronic pain signals when survival instincts like hunger or fear take precedence. Acting like a neural switchboard, these cells balance pain…
World Mental Health Day, a global observance, reminds people about the importance of mental health in their lives. In 1992, the ...
In the digital era, video games have become an integral part of audiovisual culture. Their sophisticated graphics, interactive ...
You must have heard about phrases like ‘men don’t cry’ and ‘man up’. These phrases have one aspect in common: they are ...
Very often, the mental health needs of people are grossly underestimated or misunderstood. This challenge is even worse for those ...
Schizophrenia is a severe and debilitating psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations, disorganized speech and thought ...
Background Minder is a mental health and substance use mobile application found to have a small but significant effects in a recent randomized trial. Poor engagement has been identified as a common threat to the…
It will be important to mind the gap here — the gap between how much women and men may be spending on mental health ...
At Clear Behavioral Health, our outpatient programs support teens and adults struggling with mental health challenges such as ...
CDC updated updated its adult and child immunization schedules to apply individual-based decisions
Body positivity is often framed as a cultural trend about self-love and diverse beauty. But at its core, it is much more than ...
Anxiety in autumn, or fall, can occur due to changing light levels. As the sun rises later and sets earlier, people may feel ...
Researchers uncovered a key cellular regulator, PP2A-B55alpha, that controls both the cleanup of damaged mitochondria and the creation of new ones. In Parkinson’s disease models, reducing this regulator improved symptoms…
Preventive healthcare remains one of the most effective strategies for reducing global disease burdens. Nigerian nurse researcher ...
Penn researchers found that psilocybin can calm brain circuits tied to pain and mood, easing both physical suffering and emotional distress in animal studies. The compound works in the anterior cingulate cortex…
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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and ...
Suicide remains a mental health crisis in the United States. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide ...
What is it like to grow up with a parent who struggles with mental illness? This was the central question of a study conducted by ...
Just like Anjan Chatterjee, many people sought professional help after relying on Siri for emotional support. Humans naturally ...
Regardless of who you are, anyone struggling with mental health is going through an extremely tough daily battle, and that ...
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Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and atypical ...
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New CDC data shows U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024
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