Mind

How to protect your hearing if you fall asleep wearing headphones

Many people fall asleep while listening to music or a podcast. Experts say that a few simple changes can help protect both your hearing and your safety.

Sunshine and temperature may shape mental health, study finds

New research suggests that even small changes in the weather may be linked to when people seek help for mental health problems.

How to sleep better in the summer heat without air conditioning

High summer temperatures can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep, as excessive heat often leads...

Scientists explore whether creatine could help treat depression

A supplement long associated with muscle growth is now being studied for something far more unexpected: supporting depression treatment.

Scientists discover unexpected brain activity in life’s final moments

Several research projects have examined how the brain responds during the final moments of life. The findings suggest...

How to protect your hearing if you fall asleep wearing headphones

Many people fall asleep while listening to music or a podcast. Experts say that a few simple changes can help protect both your hearing and your safety.

Sunshine and temperature may shape mental health, study finds

New research suggests that even small changes in the weather may be linked to when people seek help for mental health problems.

How to sleep better in the summer heat without air conditioning

High summer temperatures can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep, as excessive heat often leads...

Scientists explore whether creatine could help treat depression

A supplement long associated with muscle growth is now being studied for something far more unexpected: supporting depression treatment.

Diabetes and weight-loss drugs may reduce risk of substance use, study finds

GLP-1 medications, widely known for treating diabetes and obesity, are now being investigated for a completely different potential effect.

New focus on Trump’s health after remark about his father

A brief statement by Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House has sparked a new discussion about his health.

Study finds pandemic may have set back children’s cognitive development

A new study suggests that some children may have fallen behind in their development.

Researchers question safety of AI as a digital therapist

More people are now using AI chatbots to talk about personal problems. But new research raises doubts about how safe these digital conversations really are.

Ten years of data link wildfire smoke to increased urban violence

Climate change is often associated with illness and environmental destruction, but new research suggests that smoke from wildfires may also be linked to violence in cities.

New analysis suggests consciousness may continue after death

New research suggests that death may not occur in a single moment. According to one researcher, consciousness could persist for hours after the heart...