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A new study finds everyday happiness tracks a single mindset — that your choices are actually yours. Here's what that does to your mood, and where it backfires.
Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu is a psychiatrist and was a columnist for STAT. After a grueling five-week trial, the Massachusetts ...
With the spotlight on postpartum mental health amid the Lindsay Clancy trial, the medical director of Allegheny Health Network’s Women’s Behavioral Health Clinic said many people are “suffering in ...
New research reveals that living in a democracy is linked to better mental health, primarily because it fulfills a basic psychological need for autonomy. The subjective experience of political freedom matters more than…
Littering behavior is often influenced by a combination of perceived control and social signals rather than merely a lack of awareness. This connection to nature also significantly affects intentions ...
A new study suggests that regular treadmill running can fully reverse memory loss and reduce toxic brain plaques in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. The benefits appear linked to a specific cellular pathway that boosts…
Psychiatric disorders present in patients with inflammatory bowel disease both before and after diagnosis, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.“Earlier studies ...
A large observational study indicates that girls fed human milk as infants tend to experience a later onset of puberty compared to those fed exclusively with infant formula, highlighting potential long-term effects of…
A new study reveals that female mice experience a surge in stress hormones after ketamine anesthesia, prompting immune cells to rewire the brain. The findings highlight profound sex differences in how the brain recovers…
When asked to design two ideal romantic partners, most people prefer two well-rounded matches. However, differences emerge when people plan to invest their time and resources unequally between relationships, revealing…
People often overestimate how much their political opponents despise them. But new research suggests that tweaking your daily news diet could help correct these toxic assumptions and unexpectedly foster a sense of…
A small study in mice reveals that administering a psychedelic compound before an immune challenge can prevent severe brain inflammation. The findings suggest these drugs might prime the nervous system to resist…
Psychologist and relationship expert Mark Travers says the happiest couples have stopped fighting about who's doing more. Here's how to avoid it.
A new study reveals that two different inflammatory proteins in the blood signal separate types of brain damage. Both distinct pathways ultimately converge to fuel Alzheimer's-related tau tangles, brain shrinkage, and…
Barrow Neuro Analytics Center provides the clinical environment for the ibogaine study. Dr. Anna Burke, a neuropsychiatrist, is the principal investigator on the study. Barrow co-investigators include ...
Type 2 diabetes can lead to very different health problems in men and women, with a new study finding that the disease is more strongly linked to heart and kidney complications in men, while women ...
A new phase 1 clinical trial has found that an emerging immunotherapy is promising for treating recurrent glioblastoma, a highly aggressive and fatal brain cancer. Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) ...
Data4Life and Monash Health have partnered to optimize clinical trial design and execution, complemented by educational workshops and professional training programs, with a shared commitment to ...
SYDNEY, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Delaying the age at which children first use social media may help protect adolescent mental health, new research from Australia's University of New South Wales (UNSW) ...
A new study of people with type 2 diabetes finds women may be more likely to develop mental health conditions, while men face higher risks of cardiovascular disease complications.
When anxious children have trouble managing their emotions, their families often bend over backward to help them avoid distress. Researchers suggest that teaching kids to tolerate negative feelings could reduce this…
Mayo Clinic's Cellular Therapy Discovery and Translation Program focuses on cell therapy discovery, biomanufacturing, clinical translation and trials, and translation and commercialization.
A new study shows that targeted electrical brain stimulation can help socially anxious individuals overcome automatic avoidance behaviors. By synchronizing specific brain rhythms, the noninvasive technique improved…
A new study suggests that positive emotional states, rather than profound mystical experiences, are the primary driver of symptom relief in MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. The findings highlight how MDMA heals trauma…
Adults aged 40 and older performed about 12% faster on a test of executive function after using a HEPA air purifier at home for one month. The findings suggest that cleaner indoor air could offer a simple way to help…
Young adults drawn to social causes by deep moral convictions are more likely to stay engaged than those seeking social approval. New research reveals how political ideology and specific emotions shape whether a person’s…
People who eat more nuts tend to score higher on cognitive tests, particularly those with poor diets or exercise habits. New research suggests simply swapping unhealthy snacks for nuts could help protect brain health as…
A recent analysis of personal testimonies reveals how the cognitive traits associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder shape sexual satisfaction, intimacy, and communication between partners.
A recent study suggests that developing a crush outside your relationship isn't just about having "dark" personality traits. Instead, emotional infidelity is linked to a mix of emotional sensitivity, impulsive…
Why can some people easily ignore distractions while others struggle to stay on task? New research shows that the ability to maintain focus is a stable trait reflected in the rhythmic synchronization of large-scale brain…
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