Cocaine addiction treatment has found a surprising new contender in the highly regulated substance psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in mushroom species popularly known as magic mushrooms or shrooms. ...
New research from King's College London and the University of Porto has mapped the histamine system in the brain. Histamine, a molecule more commonly associated with allergies, plays a separate but poorly understood role ...
May 12, 2026
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A new multisite study published in Nature Mental Health found that using cannabis and tobacco together increases the risk of developing psychotic disorders like schizophrenia among those considered high risk.
May 13, 2026
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A long-overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic repetitive behaviors that define autism spectrum disorder (ASD), without affecting learning or other cognitive ...
May 13, 2026
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Premenstrual disorders and psychiatric conditions often seem to flock together, and researchers now have data to make a case for it. A large Swedish study involving over 3 million women revealed a striking two-way path between ...
For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in the brain—between the pull of reward and the ability to resist.
May 11, 2026
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We feel more anxious when facing uncertain or unpredictable situations, but for those who score higher on autistic traits, this anxiety tends to be stronger. Published in Scientific Reports, a new study suggests uncertainty-driven ...
May 12, 2026
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A national study of kratom use in the U.S. found rising popularity among young adults, and it is linked to addiction and mental health issues, according to new research from the University of Michigan and Texas State University. ...
May 14, 2026
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New research suggests a simple urine test could help spot conditions including bipolar disorder, ADHD and anorexia much sooner, easing pressure on health services where diagnoses can currently take months—even years.
May 11, 2026
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Mothers who work in jobs where they are frequently exposed to toxic chemicals or experience high stress have higher odds of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), suggest the findings of original research published ...
May 12, 2026
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