Scientists at Mount Sinai have identified three important brain connections associated with long-term improvement in patients receiving deep brain stimulation (DBS) for severe depression that has not responded to conventional
Stress does more than influence how we feel. It can also change what we remember, particularly when an experience is emotionally intense or personally meaningful. Scientists have long known that
Nightmares can be one of the most distressing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that may develop after a person experiences a disaster, serious accident, violence, combat, or
The stress hormone cortisol can interfere with the brain system that helps people navigate and stay oriented. Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum in Germany found that cortisol weakens the activity
Researchers led by the University of Texas at Austin have created a soft wearable patch that improved REM sleep in real-world testing without medication or surgery. Known as NEUSLeeP, the
People who frequently use cannabis may begin the day with higher levels of cortisol than those who do not use it, according to research from Oregon State University. The finding
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), widely used to treat diabetes and support weight loss, may also have benefits for mental health, particularly among people with bipolar disorder, according to new
Researchers at the University of Warwick have found a striking association between ADHD and digestive health after analyzing data from more than 1.9 million people across 23 studies. Overall, people
Researchers at the University of East Anglia and Oxford BioDynamics have identified a possible biological connection that could help explain why profound exhaustion appears across conditions as different as long
Two people diagnosed with depression can experience vastly different symptoms. One might struggle with persistent anxiety and repetitive negative thoughts, while another may experience trauma related symptoms or substance abuse.
