Posts Tagged ‘depression’
Depression 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. …
Read Full ArticlePatients with mood, anxiety disorders share abnormalities in brain’s control circuit
New research shows for the first time that patients with mood and anxiety disorders share the same abnormalities in regions of the brain …
Read Full ArticleGut instincts: Researchers discover first clues on how gut health influences brain health
Scientists have described for the first time new cellular and molecular processes underlying communication between gut microbes and brain cells. …
Read Full ArticleGreen areas in cities promote wellbeing
An interdisciplinary study suggests green spaces in urban areas can directly improve the wellbeing of people. …
Read Full ArticleStress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex, risk of preterm birth
A new study identifies the types of physical and psychological stress during pregnancy that can affect fetal and child development as well as birth outcomes. …
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