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Researchers develop a cost-effective method to spatially characterize and map brain epigenomes

An estimated one in six people suffer from a brain disorder worldwide, according to the American Brain Foundation.

20 Mar 2024

Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

The association between physical exercise and depression risk among married individuals.

20 Mar 2024

Study examines oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with mental health disorders

A study aiming to examine oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported mental health disorders was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

19 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

Unmet social needs negatively impact quality of life of dementia patients and caregivers

People with dementia and those who care for them should be screened for loneliness, so providers can find ways to keep them socially connected, according to experts at UC San Francisco and Harvard, who made the recommendations after finding that both groups experienced declines in social well-being as the disease progressed.

18 Mar 2024

Researchers create a method to determine psilocybin and psilocin potency in mushrooms

Since the 1970s, the federal government has listed the active ingredients in mushrooms - psilocybin and psilocin - as illegal and having no accepted medical use.

18 Mar 2024

Study highlights cannabis use linked to mental health risks in youth

Review in Epidemiologia examines the negative mental health impacts of cannabis use among young people in Australia and the US, revealing increased risks of depression, anxiety, suicide, psychosis, and cannabis use disorders.

18 Mar 2024

Antipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties

The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn't linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, UNSW Sydney-led study shows – giving assurance to those concerned about continuing their medications during pregnancy.

18 Mar 2024

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. experience higher levels of loneliness than European counterparts

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. tend to report significantly higher levels of loneliness than their European counterparts, possibly due in part to weaker family ties and greater income inequality, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

18 Mar 2024

Low-level laser therapy offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome patients

New study suggests that low-level laser therapy (PBM) offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) patients. Over 10 weeks, 30 participants experienced a significant drop in pain scores after each treatment.

18 Mar 2024

New study reveals key differences in Parkinson’s disease progression using real-world data

The differences in the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD) between real-world and research populations.

18 Mar 2024

Innovative interventions combat mental health impacts of climate change

A comprehensive review explores interventions targeting the adverse effects of climate change on mental health, highlighting the field's novelty and the promise of current interventions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

17 Mar 2024

Research provides insight into how the brain translates motivation into goal-oriented behavior

Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal - foraging for and finding food.

15 Mar 2024

Non-invasive brain stimulation can change specific brain mechanism linked to human behavior

For the first time, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities showed that non-invasive brain stimulation can change a specific brain mechanism that is directly related to human behavior.

15 Mar 2024

Anxiety therapy prior to COVID-19 pandemic shields against increased stress

The start of the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented exposure to stressors driven by fears of a novel and deadly disease, intense uncertainty, and resulting isolation measures, which in turn resulted in increases in anxiety for many.

14 Mar 2024

Living with IBD: What coping strategies are most effective?

The results of a systematic review that explored the impact of different coping strategies for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

14 Mar 2024

Short-term, self-regulating therapies may help alleviate long COVID symptoms

A new UCLA-led study suggests that some people living with long COVID may be able to alleviate certain symptoms by using short-term, self-regulating therapies.

13 Mar 2024

Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to children's language delays

Increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy is associated with potential language development issues in children, emphasizing the need for caution and further research into its prenatal effects.

12 Mar 2024

Collaborative care intervention provides cost savings and health benefits for cancer patients

Cancer patients who received specialized mental health support as part of their treatment plan are more likely to see improvements in their quality of life and reductions in pain, depression and fatigue, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

12 Mar 2024

Rethinking recovery timelines for robotic lung surgery patients

Are surgeons giving patients unrealistic expectations about recovery after robotic lung surgery? That's what CU Department of Surgery faculty member Robert Meguid, M.D., MPH, and surgery resident Adam Dyas, M.D., set out to discover after realizing the guidance they were offering patients might be based on outdated or anecdotal information.

12 Mar 2024

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Researchers develop a cost-effective method to spatially characterize and map brain epigenomes

Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

Study examines oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with mental health disorders

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Unmet social needs negatively impact quality of life of dementia patients and caregivers

Researchers create a method to determine psilocybin and psilocin potency in mushrooms

Study highlights cannabis use linked to mental health risks in youth

Antipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. experience higher levels of loneliness than European counterparts

Low-level laser therapy offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome patients

New study reveals key differences in Parkinson’s disease progression using real-world data

Innovative interventions combat mental health impacts of climate change

Research provides insight into how the brain translates motivation into goal-oriented behavior

Non-invasive brain stimulation can change specific brain mechanism linked to human behavior

Anxiety therapy prior to COVID-19 pandemic shields against increased stress

Living with IBD: What coping strategies are most effective?

Short-term, self-regulating therapies may help alleviate long COVID symptoms

Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to children's language delays

Collaborative care intervention provides cost savings and health benefits for cancer patients

Rethinking recovery timelines for robotic lung surgery patients

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