Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de

Updated on: July 05,2024

Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de

Updated on:July 05,2024

How mindset could affect the body's response to vaccination

by Taylor Kubota,Stanford UniversityA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Depar

Updated on: September 19,2024

How mindset could affect the body's response to vaccination

by Taylor Kubota,Stanford UniversityA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Depar

Updated on:September 19,2024

Study on origins of schizophrenia in the brain offers hope for targeted treatments, better diagnosis

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityExperimental design and methodology of epicenter mapping. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adk6063A group of scientists are hopefu

Updated on: July 17,2024

Study on origins of schizophrenia in the brain offers hope for targeted treatments, better diagnosis

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityExperimental design and methodology of epicenter mapping. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adk6063A group of scientists are hopefu

Updated on:July 17,2024

Bogus COVID-19 beliefs linked to stress, but purpose, hope and support could be antidote, say researchers

by Carrie Stetler,Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs Americans look back on the fourth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research from Rutgers University–Newark sheds light on

Updated on: March 30,2024

Bogus COVID-19 beliefs linked to stress, but purpose, hope and support could be antidote, say researchers

by Carrie Stetler,Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs Americans look back on the fourth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research from Rutgers University–Newark sheds light on

Updated on:March 30,2024

Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practice self

Updated on: March 30,2024

Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practice self

Updated on:March 30,2024

2008 to 2020 saw increase in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

by Elana GotkinePerinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) increased among privately insured people from 2008 to 2020, according to astudypublished online March 20 inHealth Affairs

Updated on: March 27,2024

2008 to 2020 saw increase in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

by Elana GotkinePerinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) increased among privately insured people from 2008 to 2020, according to astudypublished online March 20 inHealth Affairs

Updated on:March 27,2024

Exposure to common environmental carcinogens decreases lifespan happiness, study finds

by Osaka UniversityLoss of happy life expectancy for carcinogenic chemicals and psychological distress. PM2.5represents the value in 2020. Credit:Environmental Research(2024). D

Updated on: April 06,2024

Exposure to common environmental carcinogens decreases lifespan happiness, study finds

by Osaka UniversityLoss of happy life expectancy for carcinogenic chemicals and psychological distress. PM2.5represents the value in 2020. Credit:Environmental Research(2024). D

Updated on:April 06,2024

A friendly pat on the back can improve performance in basketball

byUniversity of BaselCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA free throw in basketball will have every eye glued to one person. It's an intensely stressful situation. A research team led by the U

Updated on: April 28,2024

A friendly pat on the back can improve performance in basketball

byUniversity of BaselCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA free throw in basketball will have every eye glued to one person. It's an intensely stressful situation. A research team led by the U

Updated on:April 28,2024

New study reveals increased ambulance attendances among Victorian children in out-of-home care

byMonash UniversityOverlapping proportions of mental health and suicidal self-harm complexity factors for children with and without an identified history of out-of-home-care. Credit:Child

Updated on: November 01,2024

New study reveals increased ambulance attendances among Victorian children in out-of-home care

byMonash UniversityOverlapping proportions of mental health and suicidal self-harm complexity factors for children with and without an identified history of out-of-home-care. Credit:Child

Updated on:November 01,2024

Altered mealtimes linked to depression, anxiety in shift workers

by Dennis ThompsonFolks need to have their meals at regular intervals or risk slipping into anxiety or depression, a new study of airline personnel has found.Delaying breakfast or dinner appears to in

Updated on: July 30,2024

Altered mealtimes linked to depression, anxiety in shift workers

by Dennis ThompsonFolks need to have their meals at regular intervals or risk slipping into anxiety or depression, a new study of airline personnel has found.Delaying breakfast or dinner appears to in

Updated on:July 30,2024

High levels of glucose, triglycerides linked to psychiatric disorders, study says

by Elana GotkineHigh levels of glucose and triglycerides are associated with future risk for depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a studypublishedonline April 2

Updated on: April 06,2024

High levels of glucose, triglycerides linked to psychiatric disorders, study says

by Elana GotkineHigh levels of glucose and triglycerides are associated with future risk for depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a studypublishedonline April 2

Updated on:April 06,2024

Certain personality traits possibly linked to increased risk of depression

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA small team of psychiatrists and psychologists from The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, the University of Cambridge, the Albe

Updated on: April 28,2024

Certain personality traits possibly linked to increased risk of depression

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA small team of psychiatrists and psychologists from The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, the University of Cambridge, the Albe

Updated on:April 28,2024