June 25, 2026

Brain Scans Improve Targeting Of Magnetic Stimulation For Depression

Personalized brain imaging could help doctors better use magnetic stimulation to treat people with severe depression, a new study says.

June 25, 2026

Belly Laughs Spring From The Primitive Brain, Researchers Say

Ever bark with laughter when something funny hits you out of left field? Or get a case of the giggles so bad you can’t stop, even though your sides ache?

June 17, 2026

Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide

Nearly every Tuesday for a decade, Steve Siple attended a bar trivia night with friends in Birmingham, Alabama. After moving to North Carolina, he developed a new ritual — joining other Charlotte locals on Saturdays to pick up trash along the city’s light rail.

May 27, 2026

Video Game Can Detect Depression In Minutes, Study Says

Playing a quick apple-picking video game can help doctors quickly identify patients with depression, a new study says.