Hallucinogen use is linked to a slight increase in heart valve disease risk
A new analysis of health records suggests a modest link between lifetime hallucinogen use and valvular heart disease. While the...
Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs show no biological link to mental illness
Despite troubling reports of anxiety and depression among users of new weight loss and diabetes medications, a comprehensive genetic and...
Strong approval of the National Rifle Association is linked to support for political violence
A recent nationwide survey suggests that adults who strongly approve of the National Rifle Association are more likely to justify...
Mental health might be emerging as a source of political identity, study finds
A new study suggests that experiencing a mental illness is becoming a distinct political identity, particularly among Gen Z. Those...
Intolerance of uncertainty is tied to emotion labeling in people with autistic traits
An intense dislike of the unknown is a major source of anxiety for people with autistic traits. A new study...
Brainwaves reveal two different biological roots for psychopathic behavior
By measuring brainwaves and startle reflexes on a smartphone, researchers discovered that psychopathic traits like boldness overload attention to ignore...
Magic mushroom compound enhances the effectiveness of a common nerve pain medication
New research shows that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, reduces chronic nerve pain in mice. It also significantly...
Local changes in income inequality do not predict teen depression, massive study finds
Rising rates of teenage depression are often blamed on growing income inequality. However, a decade-long study of over half a...
Mental health chatbots face a cultural divide over emoji use and conversation depth
While Americans prefer back-and-forth conversations and dislike when automated systems use emojis, Chinese users appear highly accepting of mental health...
Your political ideology predicts which World Cup icon you prefer: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo
The debate over World Cup icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo isn't just about soccer. New research spanning 26 countries...