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Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

The effect of initial skin-to-skin contact (SSC) at delivery on the quality of mother-infant interactions.

4 Dec 2023

Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

Whether cochlear neural degeneration occurs in normal-hearing individuals with tinnitus.

4 Dec 2023

UVA researchers discover how Lactobacillus may help prevent depression and anxiety

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety. The findings open the door to new therapies to treat anxiety, depression and other mental-health conditions.

4 Dec 2023

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that the gut microbe Lactobacillus helps maintain normal levels of the cytokine interferon-gamma (IFNγ), providing protection against stress-induced disruptions in a mouse model. The findings suggest Lactobacillus's crucial role in building resilience to environmental stressors, highlighting its potential in treating mood disorders.

3 Dec 2023

Scientists uncover dopamine's role in learning from rewards and punishments

What happens in the human brain when we learn from positive and negative experiences? To help answer that question and better understand decision-making and human behavior, scientists are studying dopamine.

1 Dec 2023

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

More older Americans use cannabis now than before the pandemic, with 12% saying they've consumed a THC-containing substance in the past year and 4% saying they do so multiple times a week, according to a new study of people aged 50 to 80.

1 Dec 2023

Novel screening tool and emotional recovery program may provide mental health support for trauma patients

A novel screening tool helps to identify hospitalized trauma patients at high risk for later mental health problems, and an emotional recovery program for trauma patients is feasible, according to two studies published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

1 Dec 2023

The "totonou" effect: physiological and subjective benefits of sauna relaxation

The neural impacts of the Japanese sauna practice called 'tononou'.

1 Dec 2023

Social media posts can negatively impact perceptions of mental health treatment

Research has shown that social media can negatively impact people's mental health. But can it affect people's beliefs about mental health treatment?

30 Nov 2023

Study finds long-COVID symptoms fluctuate over time, challenging treatment approaches

Study reveals that over half of long Covid patients experience fluctuating symptom severities over time, highlighting the dynamic nature of the condition. The research underscores the need for adaptive healthcare interventions and self-management strategies, considering these symptom variations in long Covid cases.

30 Nov 2023

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Trump puts Obamacare repeal back on agenda

Former president and current 2024 Republican front-runner Donald Trump is aiming to put a repeal of the Affordable Care Act back on the political agenda, much to the delight of Democrats, who point to the health law's growing popularity.

30 Nov 2023

Mapping emotions in the body: Study reveals physical topography of feelings

The study published in PNAS reveals that emotions create identifiable maps of bodily sensations, consistent across different cultures and races. Using a novel method named "embody," researchers found that subjective emotional experiences are linked to specific bodily changes, providing insights that could aid in understanding and treating mood disorders like depression and anxiety, which alter standard emotional processing.

30 Nov 2023

Small molecules could help stroke patients recover lost function

Researchers have succeeded in restoring lost brain function in mouse models of stroke using small molecules that in the future could potentially be developed into a stroke recovery therapy.

30 Nov 2023

Microbiome-derived molecules combat anxiety and depression caused by methamphetamine

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how gut microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids ameliorate methamphetamine-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors in a Sigmar-1 receptor-dependent manner.

30 Nov 2023

Novel TMS protocol shows promise for treating hard-to-treat depression

By making slight modifications to an already approved brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), researchers have reported profound improvement in patients with hard-to-treat depression.

29 Nov 2023

Science tackles mental health: New tools against anxiety and depression in a stressed world

This review in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences discusses the role of scientific tools in combating mental health disorders like anxiety, MDD, and PTSD, emphasizing the need for a deep scientific understanding and diverse treatment approaches in the face of a global surge in psychological stress. The study explores stress biology, treatment strategies, and the importance of personalized scientific approaches to effectively address the mental health crisis.

29 Nov 2023

Genetic study sheds new light on the intricate link between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions

A massive genetic study involving almost 800,000 participants has uncovered genetic factors that contribute to the use of sleep medications, shedding new light on the intricate relationship between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions.

29 Nov 2023

Lyme disease aftercare: new insights into persistent symptoms

Study explores the causes of persistent symptoms after Lyme borreliosis (LB) treatment, revealing that factors like social and physical functioning, psychological distress, and comorbidities are key determinants.

29 Nov 2023

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

In the "ThemenCheck Medizin" procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies.

29 Nov 2023

Can loneliness lead to diabetes? New study reveals the role of physical activity and BMI

Study investigates the relationship between loneliness and diabetes, finding that physical activity and BMI mediate this link, but diet quality does not. It highlights the complex interplay between loneliness, lifestyle factors, and diabetes risk, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to improve both mental and physical health.

28 Nov 2023

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

UVA researchers discover how Lactobacillus may help prevent depression and anxiety

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

Scientists uncover dopamine's role in learning from rewards and punishments

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Novel screening tool and emotional recovery program may provide mental health support for trauma patients

The "totonou" effect: physiological and subjective benefits of sauna relaxation

Social media posts can negatively impact perceptions of mental health treatment

Study finds long-COVID symptoms fluctuate over time, challenging treatment approaches

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Trump puts Obamacare repeal back on agenda

Mapping emotions in the body: Study reveals physical topography of feelings

Small molecules could help stroke patients recover lost function

Microbiome-derived molecules combat anxiety and depression caused by methamphetamine

Novel TMS protocol shows promise for treating hard-to-treat depression

Science tackles mental health: New tools against anxiety and depression in a stressed world

Genetic study sheds new light on the intricate link between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions

Lyme disease aftercare: new insights into persistent symptoms

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

Can loneliness lead to diabetes? New study reveals the role of physical activity and BMI

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