Individuals with erectile dysfunction also face higher risks of anxiety and depression, particularly among non-office workers, those with high work-related stress, and those dissatisfied with their sexual performance.
A recent study reveals how drugs like cocaine and morphine hijack brain pathways, disrupting natural reward processing and potentially offering new targets for addiction treatments.
Recent findings suggests that a ketogenic diet can significantly improve both metabolic health and psychiatric symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, potentially enhancing overall quality of life.
A study found genetic links between nightmares and mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Understanding these connections could help address mental health impacts associated with frequent nightmares.
A recent study suggests that semaglutide, commonly used for diabetes and weight management, may significantly reduce the risk of developing and relapsing into cannabis use disorder. This finding opens a new potential treatment avenue for a condition currently lacking FDA-approved...
A new study highlights that adolescent exposure to Xanax may lead to enhanced sensitivity to opiates like morphine in adulthood, suggesting long-term neurobiological changes from early drug use. This raises concerns about prescribing such medications during critical developmental stages.
Viewing sexualized images of peers on social media heightens self-objectification and dehumanization among young women, according to new research.
A recent study suggests that higher cognitive abilities in adolescence are linked to a reduced risk of developing dementia 60 years later. Education plays a key role in this relationship, potentially mitigating dementia risks through more complex careers and lifelong...
A study using advanced imaging and large sample sizes has unveiled significant differences in brain connectivity patterns between individuals with anorexia nervosa and healthy controls, potentially guiding more precise diagnoses and targeted treatments for this severe eating disorder.
A study shows that older adults who see themselves as looking younger than their peers experience more positives and fewer negatives of aging, suggesting that perceived youthfulness can significantly impact one's quality of life and social interactions.
Scientists trained dogs to detect PTSD symptoms by recognizing stress-related markers in human breath. This new method could allow service dogs to intervene more effectively, helping their handlers manage symptoms before they fully manifest.
A meta-analysis found that 27% of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder during their lives, with 19% affected at the time of data collection. They are nearly three times more likely to develop this disorder compared to those without...
New research has found an association between childhood adversities and elevated levels of depression and anxiety in older adulthood. Different patterns of adversity appear to impact mental health outcomes differently.
A 15-year study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders found that ADHD symptoms persist from young adulthood into early middle age. Inattention in particular is associated with lower satisfaction in relationships and careers, especially for men.
A study in Scientific Reports found that Chinese students with higher levels of psychopathy, Machiavellianism, sadism, and self-concealment reported more social appearance anxiety.