Mental Health

A new study suggests a simple EEG test can predict sexual side effects from antidepressants with 87% accuracy. Researchers found that patients with naturally high serotonin activity are significantly more likely to experience orgasmic dysfunction.

Researchers have identified specific biological pathways, including neural activity and inflammation, that connect mental health conditions to cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest that managing stress is vital for heart health prevention.

A longitudinal analysis of British and German youth finds that staying single through the twenties correlates with rising loneliness and falling life satisfaction, widening the gap with partnered peers.

A seven-year analysis suggests that attending religious services is associated with higher psychological well-being, which tracks with lower rates of depression and anxiety among older adults.

While ultra-processed foods are linked to higher rates of dementia and anxiety, the MIND diet may offer a powerful shield. A large-scale analysis sheds light on the biological pathways that might explain these opposing effects on brain health.

Researchers have found that individuals with no lingering COVID-19 symptoms still exhibit distinct changes in brain tissue integrity and neurochemistry compared to those who were never infected.

A new fMRI study finds that people with excessive smartphone habits show increased activity in brain regions associated with social pain when excluded. This suggests hypersensitivity to rejection may drive compulsive connectivity.

A study of 155 adults found that the correlation between inflammatory markers and symptoms like anxiety or fatigue is significantly more pronounced in individuals with low sleep quality or difficulty regulating emotions.

A large Danish study reveals that while diagnoses drop during pregnancy, they rise significantly as children reach preschool age. This trend suggests the demands of parenting may unmask previously hidden symptoms.

A new study published in Sleep Health reveals that frequent night waking is linked to immediate reductions in cognitive speed. The findings suggest that sleep continuity may be more critical than duration for aging brains.

Andre Yarham was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at just 22. Following his death, his family has donated his brain to medical research, hoping to help scientists understand why this aggressive disease attacks young adults.

Not all screen time is equal. A study of 8,000 teens reveals that while gaming doesn't harm focus, social media use specifically predicts increased inattentiveness—potentially explaining the global rise in ADHD diagnoses.

A large clinical trial conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs suggests that analyzing a patient’s DNA can help providers choose antidepressants that are safer and more effective, leading to faster symptom relief.

A new study published in Nutritional Neuroscience suggests that following the MIND diet is linked to lower levels of Alzheimer’s-related protein buildup in the spinal fluid of adults without dementia.