Ozempic and Wegovy linked to surprising drop in violent behavior
Popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are best known for helping people lose weight and manage diabetes. New research fr...
Common plastic chemical linked to lifelong anxiety in new study
Male rats exposed to a widely used plastic chemical during early development showed higher levels of anxiety as adults, according to re...
A daily probiotic may help relieve depression and anxiety
Could improving gut health also help improve mental health? A small clinical trial suggests that probiotics, often called "good bacteri...
10 surprising ways diabetes and dementia are connected
The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear. New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health...
Scientists found an early depression clue hidden in children’s eyes
A smile. A frown. The facial expressions that capture a child's attention may reveal important clues about their mental health.
Copper drug clears toxic Alzheimer’s proteins and restores memory
Researchers at Monash University have identified a promising new approach to tackling Alzheimer's disease. In laboratory studies, they ...
When languages favour complex words
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This popular brain supplement was linked to shorter lifespans in men
A common amino acid found in protein rich foods and many brain health supplements may have an unexpected connection to longevity, accor...
Why middle age is becoming a breaking point in the U.S.
For many Americans, middle age is becoming more challenging than it was for previous generations. People born in the 1960s and early 19...
New fentanyl vaccine blocks deadly overdoses before they start
Fentanyl has become one of the deadliest drugs in the United States. Each year, fentanyl and related synthetic opioids are responsible ...