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New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome

A new study involving the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) provides strong evidence that sugary drinks affect not only metabolic but also mental health – especially in women. This effect is probably mediated by the sensitive microbiome of the intestine.

25 Sep 2025

Racial discrimination linked to greater psychosis risk

Being racially or ethnically discriminated against may increase the risk of later developing psychotic symptoms, finds a major review of international evidence led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

24 Sep 2025

Global cancer cases and deaths expected to soar by 2050 despite advances in treatment

There has been a rapid increase in the global number of cancer cases and deaths between 1990 and 2023, despite advances in cancer treatment and efforts to tackle cancer risk factors over that same time period.

24 Sep 2025

New app can help young adults with first-episode psychosis to better manage cannabis use

Scientists at Université de Montréal's affiliated hospital research centre (CRCHUM) are testing out a mobile application to help young adults who have a first episode of psychosis to support safer cannabis consumption.

24 Sep 2025

FAU study explores how a new drug may help treat PTSD and its common companions

About 12 million adults in the United States are affected by PTSD, impacting between 4% and 8% of the adult population – and up to 30% of military personnel and veterans.

24 Sep 2025

Study provides new insights into understanding the origins of schizophrenia

A study published in Molecular Psychiatry and led by the EHU's Neuropsychopharmacology group, which is also a member of CIBER Mental Health (CIBERSAM) and of the Biobizkaia Health Research Institute, provides new insights into understanding the origins of schizophrenia.

23 Sep 2025

Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ

Researchers uncovered 53 genetic loci linked to quantitative ability, distinguishing it from general intelligence and non-cognitive skills. The study highlights brain pathways in axon guidance, synaptic signaling, and mRNA splicing as biological underpinnings of math-related ability.

22 Sep 2025

Virtual care expansion in Ontario fails to extend specialist reach to distant patients

Despite the expansion of virtual care in Ontario prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, specialist physicians did not expand reach to patients living at great distances from where they provided care, found new research published in CMAJ.

22 Sep 2025

National Institute of Mental Health awards $3.6M grant to advance ADHD medication response research

Approximately 7 million children in the United States between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.

19 Sep 2025

CHOP researchers unveil framework for boosting children's oral health

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated how a multifaceted intervention approach significantly improved the rate of dental varnish applications to help strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay.

19 Sep 2025

Hyperemesis gravidarum associated with increased neuropsychiatric disorders in pregnancy

The largest study on pregnant women with excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) has identified increased risks of numerous neuropsychiatric and mental health outcomes.

18 Sep 2025

Health care cuts threaten homegrown solutions to rural doctor shortages

Olivia Owlett chose to do her primary care residency in this Northern California college town largely because it faces many of the same health care challenges she grew up with.

18 Sep 2025

How to feasibly combine brief psychotherapy with medication visits

Abbreviated, 15- to 30-minute medication visits have become common in psychiatry now that many insurers model their reimbursement patterns on internal medicine and surgery.

16 Sep 2025

Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease

An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060.

16 Sep 2025

Survey shows high levels of mental health difficulties among young adults

The majority (64%) of young adults in Britain say they have experienced mental health difficulties, with a third (32%) expecting to need support in the coming year, according to polling commissioned from YouGov by UCL's Grand Challenge of Mental Health & Wellbeing.

16 Sep 2025

Researchers receive new funding to advance promising therapy for multiple sclerosis

A Canadian-led international research team, spearheaded by Dr. Fang Liu at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has received nearly $800,000 US ($1,137,868 CAD) in new funding to advance a promising therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS).

15 Sep 2025

Trauma-focused CBT could offer hope for young PTSD sufferers

A specialist form of therapy could offer hope for some of the most vulnerable young PTSD sufferers – according to a University of East Anglia study.

15 Sep 2025

Keto diet reduces depression symptoms by 70% in college students

Research indicates a ketogenic diet may serve as an effective adjunct therapy for major depression in college students, improving mood and cognitive abilities.

15 Sep 2025

Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use

Researchers used drug-target Mendelian randomization to test whether genetically proxied activation of GLP1R and GIPR influences alcohol-related behaviors. They found that GIPR, especially when combined with GLP1R, was linked to lower binge and heavy drinking, healthier food preferences, improved liver markers, and reduced coronary artery disease risk.

15 Sep 2025

Study identifies thalamic pathway that reinforces alcohol seeking in withdrawal

What compels someone to keep engaging in alcohol use, even if it damages their health, relationships and wellbeing? A new study from Scripps Research offers an important clue: a small midline brain region plays a key role in how animals learn to continue drinking to avoid the stress and misery of withdrawal.

13 Sep 2025

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New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome

Racial discrimination linked to greater psychosis risk

Global cancer cases and deaths expected to soar by 2050 despite advances in treatment

New app can help young adults with first-episode psychosis to better manage cannabis use

FAU study explores how a new drug may help treat PTSD and its common companions

Study provides new insights into understanding the origins of schizophrenia

Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ

Virtual care expansion in Ontario fails to extend specialist reach to distant patients

National Institute of Mental Health awards $3.6M grant to advance ADHD medication response research

CHOP researchers unveil framework for boosting children's oral health

Hyperemesis gravidarum associated with increased neuropsychiatric disorders in pregnancy

Health care cuts threaten homegrown solutions to rural doctor shortages

How to feasibly combine brief psychotherapy with medication visits

Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease

Survey shows high levels of mental health difficulties among young adults

Researchers receive new funding to advance promising therapy for multiple sclerosis

Trauma-focused CBT could offer hope for young PTSD sufferers

Keto diet reduces depression symptoms by 70% in college students

Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use

Study identifies thalamic pathway that reinforces alcohol seeking in withdrawal

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