Psychiatry

A distinctive neural signature found in the brains of people with dyslexia may explain why they have difficulty in learning to read and adapting to sensory inputs, according to a new study.

Mozart may enhance a man's performance in board games - while AC/DC may hinder their chances, according to new research.

London: A new study suggests that women who take a type of antidepressant during their early pregnancy may increase the risk of having babies with birth defects or stillbirths compared with those who did not take these pills.

New Delhi: Studies have shown that music is one of the best medicines to reduce stress and anxiety. It's relaxing, comforting, soothing and this has been scientifically proven.

It can be hard to tell the difference between humans and androids in such sci-fi TV shows as "Westworld." But in real life, beyond our screens, the human brain takes less than a second to tell between reality and fantasy, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley.

Scientists are uncovering clues to what might be unfolding in the relationship between the brain and immune system in those who suffer from long-term repercussions of stress.

Physical fitness, body mass index (BMI), IQ, and stress resilience in young adulthood may have effects on the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, new research suggests.

Depression and cardiovascular disease share a bidirectional relationship secondary to overlapping pathophysiological processes. A new study explores the association between common antihypertensive drugs and mood disorders.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SUPN) announced positive data from its Phase IIb clinical trial for its drug, SPN-812, for children with ADHD

Depression is a mental illness that affects how a person feels, thinks and handles daily activities. To alleviate the symptoms of depression and help the brain process and use certain chemicals that regulate mood or stress, antidepressants are prescribed.