Anxiety and Mood
When Binge-Watching Signals Loneliness and Compulsion
A recent PLOS One study suggests that binge-watching can become linked with loneliness when it takes on addictive features.
Mental Health
Mental Health
Surge in Cannabis-Related Severe Vomiting Cases
Emergency department visits for a severe vomiting condition tied to long-term cannabis use have climbed sharply in the United States, a large retrospective analysis reports.
Mental Health
Study: Smoking Cannabis Temporarily Reduces Alcohol Consumption
A laboratory experiment from Brown University found that smoking cannabis can reduce short-term alcohol intake in a controlled setting, but researchers caution against treating…
ADHD and Autism
Review Finds No Clear Link Between Pregnancy Acetaminophen and Autism
A broad review published in The BMJ found no clear evidence that acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) taken during pregnancy causes autism or ADHD in children.
Anxiety and Mood
Finasteride Linked to Mental-Health and Suicide Concerns
A recent commentary by Mayer Brezis, PhD, reviews published analyses and database studies and raises concerns that men taking finasteride for hair loss may face increased risks of…
Anxiety and Mood
U.S. Depression Rates Stay High, Young Adults Most Affected
A Gallup poll finds that more than 18% of U.S. adults currently report having or being treated for depression — a level that has remained historically high since 2024.