Posts Tagged ‘depression’
Histamine could be a key player in depression
New findings add to mounting evidence that inflammation, and the accompanying release of histamine, affect a key molecule responsible for mood in the brain – serotonin. …
Read Full ArticleNew findings on how ketamine prevents depression
Researchers have identified novel mechanistic insights on how ketamine exerts its antidepressant effect. …
Read Full ArticleBeing overweight is associated with higher risk of depression
A large-scale genetic study provides further evidence that being overweight causes depression. …
Read Full ArticlePsychedelic spurs growth of neural connections lost in depression
A single dose of the naturally occurring psychedelic compound psilocybin prompted an immediate and long-lasting increase in neural connections in mice …
Read Full ArticleHow your smartphone can predict depression and lead to personalized treatment
Study used data from cell phone apps and smartwatches, brain activity and lifestyle factors to generate predictions of depression that could lead to personalized treatment plans. …
Read Full ArticleWaking just one hour earlier cuts depression risk by double digits
Genetic study suggests waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person’s risk of major depression by 23 percent. …
Read Full ArticleGenetic risk factors revealed by largest genome study of depression to date
Largest genetic analysis of depression to date helps researchers better understand the biological basis of depression and could lead to better drug treatments. …
Read Full ArticleInternational study links brain thinning to psychosis
Subtle differences in brain structure that are present in adolescence are associated with the development of psychosis. …
Read Full ArticleChronic sinus inflammation appears to alter brain activity
New research links sinus inflammation with alterations in brain activity, specifically with the neural networks that modulate cognition, introspection and response to external stimuli. …
Read Full ArticleAccelerated cellular aging associated with mortality in depressed individuals
Cells from individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) were found to have higher rates of DNA methylation at specific sites compared to cells from healthy individuals …
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