Propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson’s disease

December 23, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson’s disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does work during stress, providing insight into the role of the

New study reveals how brain stimulation improves cognition, decision-making in mental health disorders

December 20, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have uncovered important insights that could improve how mental health conditions are treated with brain stimulation therapy — a treatment where electrical signals are

Almost three quarters of adolescents experience depression or anxiety

December 18, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are

Common brain network links brain atrophy patterns seen in schizophrenia

December 13, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with schizophrenia. By combining

‘Missing link’ between brain and body inflammatory signals identified in the skull

December 11, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London provides valuable insights into the brain-body immune connection identifying key communication hubs in the dural

Cardiovascular disease symptoms surprisingly high in young refugees

December 9, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Many individuals seeking asylum in the United States show increased stress and pain symptoms that are associated with indications of cardiovascular disease according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. “We would

The surprising effect of stress on your brain’s reward system

December 5, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Researchers at UCSF find a brain signature of resilience in mice that suggests a new way of treating severe depression. Some people bounce back from trauma, but others get caught

College students’ insomnia linked more strongly with loneliness than screen time

December 5, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Being lonely is a bigger hurdle to a good night’s sleep for college students than too much time at a computer or other electronic screen, a new study by Oregon

Study shows significant rise in psychotherapy use among adults, but gains are uneven across socioeconomic groups

December 5, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Access to psychotherapy has risen substantially among U.S. adults with mild to moderate distress since 2018, according to a new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and

Study exposes link between genetic risk of depression and heart disease in women

December 5, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, University of Queensland researchers have found. During a study that analysed genetic and health