Posts Tagged ‘depression’
Antidepressant fluvoxamine may prevent serious illness in COVID-19 patients
Preliminary study suggests the antidepressant fluvoxamine prevents some of the most serious complications of COVID-19. …
Read Full ArticleGenomic study reveals role for hypothalamus in inflammatory bowel disease
Integrating 3D genomics with genome-wide genetic data, researchers uncovered genetic correlations between inflammatory bowel disease, stress, and depression. …
Read Full ArticleSingle brain region links depression and anxiety, heart disease, and treatment sensitivity
A new study suggests that over-activity in a single brain region underlies several key symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders. …
Read Full ArticleLow level alcohol consumption during pregnancy can impact child’s brain development
New research finds that even low levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have an impact on a child’s brain development …
Read Full ArticleDepression risk detected by measuring heart rate changes
For the first time, doctors have shown that measuring changes in 24-hour heart rate can reliably indicate whether or not someone is depressed. …
Read Full ArticleGut bacteria in people with Huntington’s disease may be a potential drug target
New findings suggest that altered gut microbiome may play a role in Huntington’s disease. …
Read Full ArticleNew study shows how ketamine combats depression
Researchers have identified specific serotonin receptors in the brain as key targets for the drug ketamine, which has been shown to have a rapid effect on difficult-to-treat depression. …
Read Full ArticleChronic inflammation in pregnancy linked to childhood neurodevelopmental delays
A new study strengthens the evidence that chronic low-grade maternal inflammation may be partly to blame for the higher risk of childhood neurodevelopmental delays. …
Read Full ArticleDeep brain stimulation leads to life changing improvement for some people with depression
Deep brain stimulation study targets people with treatment-resistant depression. …
Read Full ArticleHow diet affects mental health — what’s the evidence?
A new expert review confirms that diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but cautions that the evidence for many diets is comparatively weak. …
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