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Frequent headaches linked to bullying, suicidal tendencies in teens

Teens who have been bullied by their peers, or who have considered or attempted suicide, may be more likely to have more frequent headaches than teens who have not experienced any of these problems, according to a study published in the August 2, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

2 Aug 2023

Infertility may be a risk factor for some menopause symptoms, study suggests

Not all women experience menopause the same way. The severity of menopause symptoms is influenced by a multitude of behavioral, biological, social, psychological, and demographic factors.

2 Aug 2023

Childhood trauma can lead to physical and cognitive impairments in old age

Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments.

2 Aug 2023

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the ActiveBrains randomized clinical trial (RCT) to look at how a 20-week exercise program affected child health.

2 Aug 2023

Study explores the familial risk of postpartum psychosis

A recent study explores the relationship between genetics and postpartum psychosis.

2 Aug 2023

Does COVID-19 increase the risk of future gastrointestinal disorders?

Scientists review existing literature to examine the association between acute COVID-19 and the incidence of gastrointestinal symptoms.

2 Aug 2023

Sex differences in depression: Including transgender and intersex populations in mental health research

In 2016, recognizing that lack of research in female animals was hampering the success of treatments for mood disorders, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) changed its policy for basic research to include sex as a biological variable for basic research, a move that triggered an explosion of research into sex differences.

1 Aug 2023

Aromas while sleeping boost cognitive capacity

When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed.

1 Aug 2023

New plasma protein-based biomarkers can identify adolescents at risk of mental health problems

Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified plasma protein-based biomarkers capable of identifying adolescents at risk of developing mental health issues.

1 Aug 2023

Older female colorectal cancer survivors may experience persistent GI symptoms for years

More than 4 out of 5 older women survivors of colorectal cancer may be experiencing a range of gastrointestinal symptoms many years after being diagnosed and treated, a new study suggests.

1 Aug 2023

Study highlights metabolite targets for depression prevention that are easily modifiable through diet interventions

Researchers used a UHPLC and mass spectrometry-based Metabolon platform to identify and characterize circulating metabolites associated with depression.

1 Aug 2023

Explicit inclusion of marginalized populations in medical research guarantees everyone's health and well-being

In the face of ongoing political threats to the rights and well-being of sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, public health and health care institutions and practitioners must explicitly address the needs of marginalized populations while ensuring that those with multiple marginalized identities are well represented in research, according to a commentary in JAMA Network Open.

1 Aug 2023

Anemia: A global health problem with wide disparities

Anemia affected nearly 2 billion people in 2021, impacting women to a greater degree than men. In a new study covering three decades of global anemia data (1990–2021), a complex picture emerges of how several key factors play into the divergence in success stories among men, women, and children.

31 Jul 2023

Is gender identity associated with social media use and mental health among youths?

A cross-sectional study among transgender, nonbinary, and cisgender youths in the U.S. looked at associations between social media use and indicators of mental health.

31 Jul 2023

Study shows differences between men and women's reaction to stress

Does anyone still remember the initial phase of the Corona pandemic in 2020? When shops, restaurants, cinemas, and theatres remained closed. When meetings with friends and relatives were prohibited. When school lessons had to take place at home in the children's rooms. When there was no question of traveling.

31 Jul 2023

One in two people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime, finds study

A global study co-led by researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School has found one in two people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime.

31 Jul 2023

Micronutrient in breast milk boosts brain development in newborns

A new study by scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University suggests that a micronutrient in human breast milk provides significant benefit to the developing brains of newborns, a finding that further illuminates the link between nutrition and brain health and could help improve infant formulas used in circumstances when breastfeeding isn't possible.

28 Jul 2023

MUSC study to determine optimal dose of transcranial magnetic stimulation for MCI

With more than $3.7 million in funding from the National Institute on Aging, Medical University of South Carolina neuropsychologist Andreana Benitez, Ph.D., of the Department of Neurology in the College of Medicine will lead a phase II clinical trial to determine the optimal dose of transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, needed to improve symptoms for patients with depression and mild cognitive impairment, or MCI.

28 Jul 2023

Online shopping for activewear may be harmful to women's body image, finds study

Though it's just as likely to be worn while lounging on the couch as in the gym, a large driver of activewear's popularity among women is its association with a dynamic lifestyle, positive wellbeing and overall good health.

27 Jul 2023

Scientists map 3D structure of kappa opioid receptor

Opioids remain the most potent and effective pain relievers in medicine, but they're also among the most addictive drugs that can halt a person's ability to breathe during an overdose -; which can be deadly.

27 Jul 2023

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Frequent headaches linked to bullying, suicidal tendencies in teens

Infertility may be a risk factor for some menopause symptoms, study suggests

Childhood trauma can lead to physical and cognitive impairments in old age

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

Study explores the familial risk of postpartum psychosis

Does COVID-19 increase the risk of future gastrointestinal disorders?

Sex differences in depression: Including transgender and intersex populations in mental health research

Aromas while sleeping boost cognitive capacity

New plasma protein-based biomarkers can identify adolescents at risk of mental health problems

Older female colorectal cancer survivors may experience persistent GI symptoms for years

Study highlights metabolite targets for depression prevention that are easily modifiable through diet interventions

Explicit inclusion of marginalized populations in medical research guarantees everyone's health and well-being

Anemia: A global health problem with wide disparities

Is gender identity associated with social media use and mental health among youths?

Study shows differences between men and women's reaction to stress

One in two people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime, finds study

Micronutrient in breast milk boosts brain development in newborns

MUSC study to determine optimal dose of transcranial magnetic stimulation for MCI

Online shopping for activewear may be harmful to women's body image, finds study

Scientists map 3D structure of kappa opioid receptor

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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