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Tinnitus linked to depression, anxiety in dose-response manner

Tinnitus linked to depression, anxiety in dose-response manner

by Lori SolomonChronic tinnitus is independently associated with depression and anxiety symptoms, according to a studypublishedonline inNeuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. Enes Sırma, from Univers

Tinnitus linked to depression, anxiety in dose-response manner

by Lori SolomonChronic tinnitus is independently associated with depression and anxiety symptoms, according to a studypublishedonline inNeuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. Enes Sırma, from Univers
Perceived partner effort may increase post-error slowing in a shared attention task

Perceived partner effort may increase post-error slowing in a shared attention task

by Bial FoundationBlock and Trial Structure. Each test block began with the perceived effort investment (high or low) of the partner (captcha phase) followed by 45 SART trials. Each trial commenced wi

Perceived partner effort may increase post-error slowing in a shared attention task

by Bial FoundationBlock and Trial Structure. Each test block began with the perceived effort investment (high or low) of the partner (captcha phase) followed by 45 SART trials. Each trial commenced wi
Blocking NOX-1 enzyme may extend ketamine's antidepressant effects

Blocking NOX-1 enzyme may extend ketamine's antidepressant effects

by YCU Advanced Medical Research CenterA major drawback of ketamine when used as an antidepressant is that depressive symptoms often reappear within a few weeks. In this study, researchers found that

Blocking NOX-1 enzyme may extend ketamine's antidepressant effects

by YCU Advanced Medical Research CenterA major drawback of ketamine when used as an antidepressant is that depressive symptoms often reappear within a few weeks. In this study, researchers found that
New insights into how autistic and non-autistic people learn about one another

New insights into how autistic and non-autistic people learn about one another

byGeorge Washington UniversityPreference learning paradigm. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-026-00650-4New research from the George Washington University has yielded some unexpe

New insights into how autistic and non-autistic people learn about one another

byGeorge Washington UniversityPreference learning paradigm. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-026-00650-4New research from the George Washington University has yielded some unexpe
Chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and brain connections in trauma survivors

Chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and brain connections in trauma survivors

by Jennifer Johnson McEwen,Emory UniversityCredit: Patrick HeagneyA new study from the Emory University School of Medicine shows gentle vibrations placed on the chest during mindfulness meditation may

Chest vibration during mindfulness improves body awareness and brain connections in trauma survivors

by Jennifer Johnson McEwen,Emory UniversityCredit: Patrick HeagneyA new study from the Emory University School of Medicine shows gentle vibrations placed on the chest during mindfulness meditation may
Why stress can outlast the event: Dopamine tied to lingering sexual suppression in fruit fly study

Why stress can outlast the event: Dopamine tied to lingering sexual suppression in fruit fly study

byTokyo Metropolitan UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.115906Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have revealed key parts of the biochemical pathwa

Why stress can outlast the event: Dopamine tied to lingering sexual suppression in fruit fly study

byTokyo Metropolitan UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.115906Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have revealed key parts of the biochemical pathwa
Activating specific neural circuits rescues autism-like behaviors in mouse model

Activating specific neural circuits rescues autism-like behaviors in mouse model

by Shimane UniversityIn the ASD mouse model, the axon initial segment (AIS) was shortened, leading to reduced neuronal activity. Chemogenetic activation of the neural circuit normalized the length of

Activating specific neural circuits rescues autism-like behaviors in mouse model

by Shimane UniversityIn the ASD mouse model, the axon initial segment (AIS) was shortened, leading to reduced neuronal activity. Chemogenetic activation of the neural circuit normalized the length of
Autism may have two distinct subtypes based on brain connectivity patterns

Autism may have two distinct subtypes based on brain connectivity patterns

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressConnectograms showing atypical fMRI network structure in hypoconnectivity (left) and hyperconnectivity (right) subtypes (upon regression of mean fMRI connectivity acros

Autism may have two distinct subtypes based on brain connectivity patterns

byIngrid Fadelli, Medical XpressConnectograms showing atypical fMRI network structure in hypoconnectivity (left) and hyperconnectivity (right) subtypes (upon regression of mean fMRI connectivity acros
Burnout may lead family doctors to leave medicine

Burnout may lead family doctors to leave medicine

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsFamily physicians who report feeling burned out are nearly 1.5 times more likely to change practices or stop practicing medicine e

Burnout may lead family doctors to leave medicine

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsFamily physicians who report feeling burned out are nearly 1.5 times more likely to change practices or stop practicing medicine e
Common antidepressant eases fatigue associated with long COVID, study finds

Common antidepressant eases fatigue associated with long COVID, study finds

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA global research team co‑led by McMaster University has identified one of the first medications shown to meaningfully reduce fatigue in people l

Common antidepressant eases fatigue associated with long COVID, study finds

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA global research team co‑led by McMaster University has identified one of the first medications shown to meaningfully reduce fatigue in people l
Repeated teen cannabis use may disrupt dopamine-related brain development, MRI data suggest

Repeated teen cannabis use may disrupt dopamine-related brain development, MRI data suggest

byBrown UniversityCharacteristics of regions in which 1/nT2* was measured. Credit:Neuropsychopharmacology(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41386-026-02444-9A new study from Bradley Hospital researchers shows that

Repeated teen cannabis use may disrupt dopamine-related brain development, MRI data suggest

byBrown UniversityCharacteristics of regions in which 1/nT2* was measured. Credit:Neuropsychopharmacology(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41386-026-02444-9A new study from Bradley Hospital researchers shows that
Therapy may be judged by the wrong standards, argues new analysis

Therapy may be judged by the wrong standards, argues new analysis

by Joe Stafford, The University of ManchesterCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsPsychological therapies may be evaluated using research methods designed for drugs rather than talking treatments—po

Therapy may be judged by the wrong standards, argues new analysis

by Joe Stafford, The University of ManchesterCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsPsychological therapies may be evaluated using research methods designed for drugs rather than talking treatments—po