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Gender variations in brain aging among Parkinson's Disease patients

How sex influences brain aging in PD by analyzing MRI-derived brain age differences.

16 Feb 2024

Antidepressant use during pregnancy linked to child brain development risks

A new study published in Nature Communications provides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact a child's brain development and contribute to the risk of mental health disorders later in life.

16 Feb 2024

The role of odor and verbal cues in recalling memories

Whether odor vs word cues could prompt memory in MDD patients with deficits in specific AM recall.

16 Feb 2024

Ultra-processed foods often score poorly on front-of-pack labeling, UCL study finds

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) contain more calories, fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt than minimally-processed foods - but not all UPFs are unhealthy, according to new research from UCL.

15 Feb 2024

New tool can identify early warning signs of burnout

A new tool has been developed to identify the early warning signs of burnout.

15 Feb 2024

Proximity and health of grandparents influence mothers' antidepressant use

Mothers are less likely to take antidepressants if their own parents and parents-in-law are healthy and live close by– a new study finds.

15 Feb 2024

Teens bullied in childhood who mistrust others have higher adult mental health risks than those without trust issues

Researchers examined the effect of experiencing bullying in childhood on mental health in adolescence.

15 Feb 2024

Twin study investigates the role of the microbiome as a modifier in mental disorders

Researchers examined whether the influence of gut microbiome perturbations on various biological processes, such as the dysregulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, performance of the immune system, and the production of neurotransmitters and short-chain fatty acids contributed to the manifestation and progression of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

15 Feb 2024

Study highlights exercise as a powerful tool to fight depression

Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans, according to University of Queensland research.

14 Feb 2024

Managing migraines and menopausal symptoms to reduce cardiovascular risks in middle-aged women

14 Feb 2024

Acupuncture is beneficial in reducing the incidence of ischaemic stroke

The effectiveness of acupuncture in reducing the risk of ischemic stroke among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

14 Feb 2024

Scents help depressed individuals recall happy memories

Smelling a familiar scent can help depressed individuals recall specific autobiographical memories and potentially assist in their recovery, discovered a team of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers and UPMC social workers in a study published today in JAMA Network Open.

13 Feb 2024

Therapist-guided digital therapy reduces distress in people with long-term physical health conditions

A therapist-guided digital cognitive behavioural therapy reduced distress in 89 per cent of participants living with long-term physical health conditions, a new King's College London study finds.

13 Feb 2024

Acupuncture may lower stroke risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

A course of acupuncture may curb the heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis, finds a comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

13 Feb 2024

Pre-pandemic exercise tied to lower odds of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization

A cohort study of older adults found that those who followed recommended exercise guidelines before the pandemic had significantly lower odds of being infected or hospitalized from COVID-19 than those who did not follow guidelines.

13 Feb 2024

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers who develop a strong distrust of other people as a result of childhood bullying are substantially more likely to have significant mental health problems as they enter adulthood compared to those who do not develop interpersonal trust issues.

13 Feb 2024

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Gender variations in brain aging among Parkinson's Disease patients

Antidepressant use during pregnancy linked to child brain development risks

The role of odor and verbal cues in recalling memories

Ultra-processed foods often score poorly on front-of-pack labeling, UCL study finds

New tool can identify early warning signs of burnout

Proximity and health of grandparents influence mothers' antidepressant use

Teens bullied in childhood who mistrust others have higher adult mental health risks than those without trust issues

Twin study investigates the role of the microbiome as a modifier in mental disorders

Study highlights exercise as a powerful tool to fight depression

Managing migraines and menopausal symptoms to reduce cardiovascular risks in middle-aged women

Acupuncture is beneficial in reducing the incidence of ischaemic stroke

Scents help depressed individuals recall happy memories

Therapist-guided digital therapy reduces distress in people with long-term physical health conditions

Acupuncture may lower stroke risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Pre-pandemic exercise tied to lower odds of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

Supportive parenting and screen time link maternal depression to child self-control, research finds

COVID-19's lasting impact on smell and brain health unveiled

Study: 1 in 10 pregnant COVID survivors face long-term symptoms

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

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