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Researchers take major step forward in finding safe and non-addictive pain killer

With the support of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine have been working to find a safe, non-addictive pain killer to help fight the current opioid crisis in this country.

30 Aug 2018

'Mystery illness' afflicting diplomats linked to RF/MW radiation

Writing in advance of the September 15 issue of Neural Computation, Beatrice Golomb, MD, PhD, professor of medicine at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, says publicly reported symptoms and experiences of a "mystery illness" afflicting American and Canadian diplomats in Cuba and China strongly match known effects of pulsed radiofrequency/microwave electromagnetic radiation.

30 Aug 2018

New study reports key steps towards development of acne vaccine

A new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology reports important steps that have been taken towards the development of an acne vaccine.

29 Aug 2018

New study supports motor cortex 'excitability' as cause of restless legs syndrome

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say new experiments using magnetic pulse brain stimulation on people with moderate to severe restless legs syndrome have added to evidence that the condition is due to excitability and hyperarousal in the part of the brain's motor cortex responsible for leg movement.

29 Aug 2018

Ketamine's acute antidepressant effect requires opioid system activation, finds study

A new study appearing online today from the American Journal of Psychiatry finds that ketamine's acute antidepressant effect requires opioid system activation, the first time that a receptor site has been shown in humans to be necessary for any antidepressant's mechanism of action.

29 Aug 2018

Study explores whether chemotherapy affects older woman's ability to function

Older women are at higher risk for developing breast cancer than younger women are--almost half of all breast cancer cases, and most breast cancer deaths, occur in women who are 65 or older. Despite this, we know very little about how breast cancer and its treatments affect older women.

29 Aug 2018

New parental training program improves toddlers' reactions to mildly stressful situations

A parental training program for families referred to Child Protective Services improved toddlers' unconscious reactions to mildly stressful situations, as well as improving parents' behavior, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis and the University of Washington.

29 Aug 2018

Beaumont study shows significant heart health benefits with regular moderate exercise

A new Beaumont Health study featured in the July issue of "Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise," the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, has found that middle-aged and older women who exercise moderately to vigorously, three times a week for at least 30 minutes, were able to significantly reduce cardiac risk factors in just six months.

29 Aug 2018

New wearable sensor helps patients with bipolar disorder safely monitor lithium levels

Patients living with bipolar disorder and depression will soon be able to use a unique wearable sensor to safely monitor their lithium drug levels.

29 Aug 2018

Cannabis use and mental illness link found

A large new study has found that people with mental ailments such as schizophrenia are more genetically inclined to use cannabis.

29 Aug 2018

Adults aged over 45 with psychological distress may have high risk of cardiovascular disease

Adults ages 45 or older who experience psychological distress such as depression and anxiety may have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.

28 Aug 2018

Collaborative music lessons can improve attitudes of pupils towards autistic peers

Collaborative music lessons in schools improve the attitudes of pupils towards their peers with autism, a new study in the journal Autism reports.

28 Aug 2018

Study: Food insecurity strongly linked to mortality rates in adults

A wide array of negative health outcomes have been associated with food insecurity including diabetes, depression, and cardiovascular disease.

28 Aug 2018

Study reveals how gene variant affects chronic pain outcomes after trauma

The gene FKBP5 is a critical regulator of the stress response and affects how we respond to environmental stimuli. Previous studies have shown that certain variants of this gene play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, suicide risk, and aggressive behavior.

28 Aug 2018

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Researchers take major step forward in finding safe and non-addictive pain killer

'Mystery illness' afflicting diplomats linked to RF/MW radiation

New study reports key steps towards development of acne vaccine

New study supports motor cortex 'excitability' as cause of restless legs syndrome

Ketamine's acute antidepressant effect requires opioid system activation, finds study

Study explores whether chemotherapy affects older woman's ability to function

New parental training program improves toddlers' reactions to mildly stressful situations

Beaumont study shows significant heart health benefits with regular moderate exercise

New wearable sensor helps patients with bipolar disorder safely monitor lithium levels

Cannabis use and mental illness link found

Adults aged over 45 with psychological distress may have high risk of cardiovascular disease

Collaborative music lessons can improve attitudes of pupils towards autistic peers

Study: Food insecurity strongly linked to mortality rates in adults

Study reveals how gene variant affects chronic pain outcomes after trauma

Research solves mystery on nature of EGFR signaling and how it drives development

UIC receives $7 million for developing programs to prevent adolescent depression

Amphetamine regimen does not improve post-stroke motor recovery

Women may need more nutrient-rich diet to support positive emotional well-being

Care coordination has huge impact on better health of older adults with multiple chronic diseases

Study: 1 in 12 children taking multiple medications at risk of drug-drug interactions

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