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Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a drug that works against depression by a completely different mechanism than existing…
Researchers release large dataset on machine learning-based brain training. In recent years, researchers have discovered ways to remove specific fears from the brain, increase one’s…
In your quest for true love and that elusive happily ever after, are you waiting for the “right” person to come along, or do you…
It’s well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental illness, but according to new research from the University of South Australia,…
New research linking major depression to a reduced number of cells in the brain that support neuron function, brings hope for targeted treatment options. A…
Research represents a major step forward in achieving new therapies for a whole host of neurological and mental disorders. Millions of patients suffering from neurological…
Depression and Stress Could Dampen Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines: Interventions Could Boost Immunity
Depression and Stress Could Dampen Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines: Interventions Could Boost Immunity
Health behaviors and emotional stressors can alter the body’s ability to develop an immune response to vaccines, including—potentially—the new COVID-19 vaccines. Simple interventions, including exercising…
Pnoc neurons in the BNST shown in green. Credit: Hiroshi Nomura, PhD A feat of basic neuroscience co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientists, the…
A post-mortem analysis of brain tissue from people who had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may help explain enduring mysteries about the disorder,…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents have been faced with challenging circumstances to balance work, household, care of children and support of distance learning for school-age…
The Fox sisters: Kate (1838-92), Leah (1814-90) and Margaret (or Maggie) (1836-93). Lithograph after a daguerreotype by Appleby. Published by N. Currier, New York. In…
Patient with serious brain injury can temporarily talk, walk, and recognize family members. A patient who could not move and talk spontaneously for eight years…
Zombie and other horror and science fiction movies and TV shows may have prepared viewers for the current pandemic. Credit: Patrick Mansell, Penn State Tales…
The Covid-19 pandemic is impacting people’s mental health. But what helps and hinders people in getting through a lockdown? A new study led by researchers…
Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviors such as drinking and gambling — according to new research from the University of…
In a study that looked at suicide deaths during 2020’s first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that, contrary…
This image shows Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and Claudin-5 staining of an affected cell. Credit: Trinity College Dublin Scientists at Trinity College Dublin today…
Study participants who regularly drank at harmful levels shown to consume six drinks per session, compared to two alcoholic beverages for those less regular binge…
Lockdowns, job losses, and social isolation have been the hallmarks of 2020 as COVID-19 tightens its grip on the world, not only infecting millions and…