Around twelve years ago, scientists discovered a hormone called ghrelin that influences appetite and earned the nickname "hunger hormone." Since then, drug companies have sought to target ghrelin for treating obesity, but successful drugs have not been developed yet....
Researchers have conducted a comprehensive analysis of 437 global studies, providing strong evidence that narcissism is a significant risk factor for both aggression and violence. This link between narcissism and aggression holds true across all dimensions of...
In a research study supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), scientists investigated the potential impact of depression on the mother-infant relationship during pregnancy and postpartum. The researchers...
If you’ve ever been a victim of a poor night’s sleep, you know first-hand how challenging getting through the next day can be. Between a lack of energy, brain fog, and a general sense of exhaustion, not getting enough rest the night before sets you up for a rough day...
We are officially in the age of flexible work arrangements, where commuting from the bedroom to the home office has become the new norm for many of us. As of 2023, roughly one third of the working population works from their own home. Working from home has its...
Childhood and adolescence are periods in which students are especially susceptible to bullying, whether that be at home, at school, or in their neighborhood. Unfortunately, there are little to no instances in which children can be entirely safe from bullying....
Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University, Silvia Sara Canetto, has dedicated significant years to studying the patterns and significance of suicide across different cultures. Her research aims to understand the variations in suicide mortality rates between...
A recently released study revealed that women with a history of depression are twice as likely to develop systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) compared to those without depression. Led by Andrea L. Roberts, PhD, from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the study...
A groundbreaking study conducted by Danish scientists has demonstrated a significant correlation between head traumas, such as concussions and skull fractures, and the subsequent risk of developing mental disorders. The study revealed that head injuries can increase...
A study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session revealed that young and middle-aged adults who experienced severe psychological distress after suffering a heart attack were more than twice as likely to have a second cardiac...
