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A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. A new study marks a breakthrough in…
According to a recent study, the tendency to experience positive affectivity contributed to people being physically active or even increasing their activity during the COVID-19 restrictions. In contrast, depressive…
It is hard to understand why some people develop serious mental health conditions while others do not. Research conducted across ...
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Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and depression.
I've been studying anxiety all my life, because I have it. I remember being knotted up with anxiety on the eve of one birthday ...
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U.S. Government releases first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats.
A collaborative effort has shed valuable light on how monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and now histamine help regulate brain physiology and behavior through chemical bonding of these monoamines to…
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A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.
Money worries, a difficult relationship or an illness — external circumstances are often thought to be the reason for depression.
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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A series of articles in the FT over the ...
When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study reveals brain circuits and chemical messengers that contribute to the…
A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and also had fewer…
December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1)
People who see meaning where there is none, like imagining one dot chasing another, may be showing early signs of paranoia or psychosis. Yale scientists found that such visual misperceptions are tied to beliefs linked to…
Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality. This is independent of pre-existing depressive or anxiety…
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A mental health pandemic is engulfing ...
In animal studies, boosting serotonin in the cells that line the gut reduced anxious and depressive-like behaviors without causing cognitive or gastrointestinal side effects.
As we countdown the days to 2025, there is much to anticipate in the year ahead. Driven by breakthroughs in area such as ...
The Rural Mental Health Resources Hub from Mental Health America was launched this past spring. The website provides rural ...
Researchers have found a new receptor for nerve growth factor that plays an important role in pain signaling, even though it does not signal on its own, according to a new study. The findings hold promise for finding new…
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Theta burst stimulation (TBS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique known for modifying human behavior and treating neurological diseases. A group of scientists conducted a systematic review and network…
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/cucumbers-11-24/index.html.
Mental health disorders are complex and require clinical care by a multidisciplinary treatment team. Team members may include the ...
People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a new study.
A study reveals that the effectiveness of brain stimulation on motor skills is determined by an individual's learning ability rather than age, highlighting the need for a more personalized approach to…
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