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Greater ADHD awareness could double the rate of false self-diagnosis among young adults, but targeted lessons can curb that effect.

Recent research finds that teens who start frequent cannabis use before age 15 face increased mental- and physical-health risks in young adulthood, strengthening calls for youth-focused prevention.

Nearly half of Canadians embrace the paranormal, from ghostly encounters to alien visits and Sasquatch sightings.

Smoking both cannabis and tobacco alters brain chemistry, boosting levels of the "bliss molecule" anandamide.

Canada’s first at-home clinical trial of psilocybin — non-hallucinogenic microdosing for anxiety — has begun.

Reelin, a naturally occurring protein, could treat severe depression by repairing the intestinal barrier.

Researchers have discovered a direct connection between the gut microbiome and anxiety in pet dogs.

A new model helps explain gaslighting as a process that exploits trust and shapes one's reality.

Performing simple daily acts of kindness can be more effective in reducing loneliness than focusing on self-care.

Human streamers still significantly boost sales in online retail, revealing that AI-powered streamers don’t drive sales as well as humans.

Health workers’ decisions to provide sexual assault evidence kits were found to be influenced by bias.

Students with overprotective parents may be more vulnerable to anxiety during the transition to university.

At UBC Okanagan, Dr. Leanne ten Brinke studies the science of deception. Her latest findings reveal that common “tells” like speech patterns or facial expressions don’t always hold up when spotting a liar, especially in high-stakes situations.

At the University of Waterloo, Dr. Travis Craddock is pioneering quantum neurobiology, using physics to understand the brain better and develop future treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

Single people with higher incomes are more likely to want a relationship, possibly reflecting rational decisions during uncertain economic times.

Hinton’s latest talk warns that advanced AI systems may already understand more than we do, and that the public must act before it’s too late.

McGill research reveals that women who perceive themselves as lower in social status face greater risks of heart disease.

Combining multiple advanced cognitive tests, McGill researchers have presented a more objective way of assessing a player's Hockey IQ.

From groundbreaking schizophrenia treatment research to innovative sea turtle robots, Canada's top young scientists showcased world-class research and innovation this week at the 63rd Canada-Wide Science Fair.

A study reveals the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical residents, like burnout and depression.