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- Depression Doubles Risk Of Stroke In Middle-Aged Women19 May 2013, 7:00 am
Depression doubles the risk of having a stroke in middle-aged women, according to a new study in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. The research, a 12-year examination of 10,547 Australian females between the ages of 47 and 52 years old, showed that depressed women had a 2.4 times higher likelihood of stroke than those who were not suffering from depression......
- Study Of Traumatic Brain Injury, Suicide Risk In Deployed Military Personnel17 May 2013, 9:00 am
JAMA Psychiatry Study Highlights A study by Craig J. Bryan, Psy.D., A.B.P.P., of the National Center for Veterans Studies, Salt Lake City, Utah, suggests that suicide risk is higher among military personnel with more lifetime traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)...... - Depressed Patients Have As Many Goals As Healthy People, But Describe Them In Vague Terms17 May 2013, 8:00 am
People suffering from clinical depression express personal goals and reasons for their attainment or failure in less specific terms than people without the disorder...... - Serotonin And REM Sleep Linked To Depression15 May 2013, 8:00 am
All mammals sleep, as do birds and some insects. However, how this basic function is regulated by the brain remains unclear. According to a new study by researchers from the RIKEN Brain Science Institute, a brain region called the lateral habenula plays a central role in the regulation of REM sleep...... - Body Clocks Of Depressed People Out Of Sync With The World15 May 2013, 7:00 am
Every cell in our bodies runs on a 24-hour clock, tuned to the night-day, light-dark cycles that have ruled us since the dawn of humanity. The brain acts as timekeeper, keeping the cellular clock in sync with the outside world so that it can govern our appetites, sleep, moods and much more...... - Exercise-Induced Generation Of New Neurons Mediated By Serotonin15 May 2013, 7:00 am
Mice that exercise in running wheels exhibit increased neurogenesis in the brain. Crucial to this process is serotonin signaling. These are the findings of a study by researchers at the Max Delbruck Center Berlin-Buch. Surprisingly, mice lacking brain serotonin due to a genetic mutation exhibited normal baseline neurogenesis...... - Guidance For Clinicians On Prescribing Exercise For Depressed Patients14 May 2013, 8:00 am
Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), both when used alone and in combination with other treatments. There's now sufficient research data to provide specific guidance on how to prescribe exercise for depressed patients, according to a report in the May Journal of Psychiatric Practice®...... - Study Examines Use Of Creative Arts Therapies Among Patients With Cancer13 May 2013, 8:00 pm
JAMA Internal Medicine Study Highlights Creative arts therapies (CATs) can improve anxiety, depression, pain symptoms and quality of life among cancer patients, although the effect was reduced during follow-up in a study by Timothy W. Puetz, Ph.D., M.P.H., of the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md., and colleagues...... - Routine Screening For Depression Not Recommended For Adults With No Apparent Symptoms Of Depression13 May 2013, 4:00 pm
New guidelines from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care For adults with no apparent symptoms of depression, routine screening is not recommended in primary care settings because of the lack of high-quality evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for depression, according to new evidence-based guidelines from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Ca...... - Depression In Adulthood May Be Linked To Parental Addictions During Childhood12 May 2013, 7:00 am
The offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed in adulthood, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers......
- For combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, 'fear circuitry' in the brain never rests18 May 2013, 7:32 pm
Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these brain regions can over-or under-react in response to stressful tasks.... - Skydiving is never 'plane sailing'17 May 2013, 12:57 pm
Skydivers show the same level of physical stress before every jump whether a first-timer or experienced jumper, say researchers.... - Brain-imaging study links cannabinoid receptors to post-traumatic stress disorder: First pharmaceutical treatment for PTSD within reach14 May 2013, 12:50 pm
In a first-of-its-kind effort to illuminate the biochemical impact of trauma, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered a connection between the quantity of cannabinoid receptors in the human brain, known as CB1 receptors, and post-traumatic stress disorder, the chronic, disabling condition that can plague trauma victims with flashbacks, nightmares and emotional instability.... - World first clinical trial supports use of Kava to treat anxiety13 May 2013, 1:57 pm
A world-first completed clinical study by an Australian team has found Kava, a medicinal South Pacific plant, significantly reduced the symptoms of people suffering anxiety.... - To suppress or to explore? Emotional strategy may influence anxiety13 May 2013, 12:33 pm
When trouble approaches, what do you do? Run for the hills? Pretend it isn't there? Hide? Or do you focus on the promise of rain in those looming dark clouds? New research suggests that the way you regulate your emotions, in bad times and in good, can influence whether -- or how much -- you suffer from anxiety.... - Chronic pain sufferers likely to have anxiety9 May 2013, 1:31 am
Patients coping with chronic pain should also be evaluated for anxiety disorders, according to new research.... - Link between intimate partner violence and depression7 May 2013, 11:56 pm
Not only are women who have experienced violence from their partner (intimate partner violence) at higher risk of becoming depressed, but women who are depressed may also be at increased risk of experiencing intimate partner violence, according to a new study.... - Psychological trauma after miscarriage is more likely in women using assisted reproduction30 April 2013, 11:43 pm
Subfertile women who conceive through assisted reproduction are more likely to experience a greater traumatic impact following early pregnancy loss compared with women who conceive naturally, suggests a new study.... - Forced exercise may still protect against anxiety and stress25 April 2013, 8:02 pm
Being forced to exercise may still help reduce anxiety and depression just as exercising voluntarily does, according to a new study.... - Longer days bring 'winter blues' -- for rats, not humans25 April 2013, 6:24 pm
Biologists have found that rats experience more anxiety and depression when the days grow longer. More importantly, they discovered that the rat's brain cells adopt a new chemical code when subjected to large changes in the day and night cycle....
- Experts: Rape does not lower odds of pregnancy22 August 2012, 3:39 pm
A woman's chances of becoming pregnant are the same after rape as they are after consensual sex, according to medical experts and published studies.... - Barking mad: Can office dogs reduce stress?23 July 2012, 3:57 pm
If you are wondering how to improve morale, encourage collaboration and limit stress in your workplace -- without spending too much money -- maybe you should consider getting an office dog.... - Code red! App would warn you about angry messages14 June 2012, 9:21 pm
Would it help you manage your stress level to get a warning that the text message you're about to read is your boss or partner chewing you out? The creators of a new mobile app think so.... - As baby boomers retire, a focus on caregivers31 March 2012, 12:27 am
Whenever Felicia Hudson gets overwhelmed juggling a full-time job and caring for her ailing father, she finds solace in a piece of paper hanging in her office.... - Orangutans stressed by eco-tourists26 March 2012, 7:44 am
Gorillas put off their food and stressed out orangutans, could nature tourism be bad for wild animals' health?... - Avoid the afternoon stress-eating binge8 February 2012, 7:55 pm
That foods can soothe, reduce anxiety and boost your mood is well known to anyone who has kept a vise grip on a pint of Chunky Monkey at midnight or dived into the deep end of a party pack of chips at the end of a day gone awry.... - Beat stress for less4 February 2012, 2:34 am
This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be taking a toll on your health.... - Presidents only look like they age faster7 December 2011, 2:02 am
Earlier this year, sociologist Jay Olshansky, Ph.D., watched President Barack Obama return to his hometown of Chicago to celebrate his 50th birthday. In the days that followed, Olshansky was struck by the amount of media coverage dedicated to a single question: When did Obama's hair get so gray?... - Three ways to cut financial stress2 November 2011, 1:23 pm
Are your finances keeping you up at night? Here are a few tips and tricks to break free and relax.... - New Pentagon study finds psychological toll from years of fighting20 May 2011, 12:10 am
A new report paints a stark picture of the toll on the U.S. military of almost a decade of war: higher stress and lower morale....
- Relationship troubles? Some sad music might help you feel better14 May 2013, 2:14 pm
Consumers experiencing relationship problems are more likely to prefer aesthetic experiences that reflect their negative mood, according to a new study.... - Couples' thoughts during disagreements affect relationship satisfaction14 May 2013, 12:50 pm
People who are unhappy in their romantic relationship spend more time during a disagreement thinking about how angry and frustrated they are, but happy couples coordinate their thoughts so that when one partner has many emotional thoughts, the other has few, according to a new study.... - Why family conflict affects some children more than others8 May 2013, 1:28 pm
New research reveals why some children are badly affected by negative family conflicts while other children survive without significant problems. Researchers found that the way in which children understood the conflicts between their parents had different effects on their emotional and behavioral problems. Where children blamed themselves for the conflicts between their parents, they were more likely to have behavioral problems, such as anti-social behavior. But if their parents' fighting or arg... - Link between intimate partner violence and depression7 May 2013, 11:56 pm
Not only are women who have experienced violence from their partner (intimate partner violence) at higher risk of becoming depressed, but women who are depressed may also be at increased risk of experiencing intimate partner violence, according to a new study.... - Teen girls who exercise are less likely to be violent6 May 2013, 1:54 pm
Regular exercise is touted as an antidote for many ills, including stress, depression and obesity. Physical activity also may help decrease violent behavior among adolescent girls, according to new research.... - Camaraderie of sports teams may deter bullying, violence5 May 2013, 11:37 am
As schools around the country look for ways to reduce violence and bullying, they may want to consider encouraging students to participate in team sports, according to a new study.... - Cyberbullying rampant among high school students: Nearly one-third of youths also report playing video/computer games for more than 3 hours a day5 May 2013, 11:37 am
Step into a class of 30 high school students and look around. Five of them have been victims of electronic bullying in the past year. What's more, 10 of those students spend three or more hours on an average school day playing video games or using a computer for something other than school work, according to a new study.... - Experts to focus on the science of gun safety4 May 2013, 8:32 pm
Pediatric leaders and researchers tackled the complex and often politically charged subject of gun violence.... - Violent video games have lower effects on highly-exposed teens3 May 2013, 2:50 pm
Teenagers who are highly exposed to violent video games —- three or more hours per day -— show blunted physical and psychological responses to playing a violent game, reports a new study.... - Humor styles and bullying in schools: Not a laughing matter1 May 2013, 1:06 pm
There is a clear link between children’s use of humor and their susceptibility to being bullied by their peers, according to a major new study....
- Adjunctive Topiramate Is Effective In Schizophrenia17 May 2013, 12:28 pm
Many patients with schizophrenia do not reach full remission on antipsychotic drugs alone. The anticonvulsant drug topiramate (Topamax) has shown some promise as an adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia. To clarify the results of studies of topiramate, researcher Christoph Correll and colleagues performed a meta-analysis of nine randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials of the drug. They found [...]... - Aspirin added to Regular Treatment Reduces Symptoms of Schizophrenia15 May 2013, 12:02 pm
Most drugs used to treat schizophrenia target dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. While these are effective in many patients, relapse is common and side effects can be severe. Researchers are looking for ways to target other mechanisms that cause schizophrenia, and inflammation seems to be one of these. There is evidence that a [...]... - Family History Of Alcoholism Predicts Positive Response To Ketamine13 May 2013, 12:06 pm
The drug ketamine can bring about antidepressant effects rapidly when given intravenously, but these effects last only a few days. In a recent study, bipolar depressed patients with alcoholism or a family history of alcoholism in first-degree relatives had a more extended positive antidepressant response to IV ketamine than those without this history, and fewer [...]... - Psychiatric Revolution: Changes in Behavior Are Associated with Dendritic Spine Shape and Number10 May 2013, 12:15 pm
New research shows that cocaine, defeat stress, the rapid-acting antidepressant ketamine, and learning and memory can change the size, shape, or number of spines on the dendrites of neurons. Dendrites conduct electrical impulses into the cell body from neighboring neurons. Cocaine Several researchers, including Peter Kalivas at the Medical University of South Carolina, have reported [...]... - Intranasal Ketamine Helps Some Kids with Bipolar Disorder7 May 2013, 12:50 pm
The anesthetic ketamine given intranasally may help children with a certain type of bipolar disorder. In an article published in the Journal of Affective Disorders in 2013, Demetri Papolos et al. reported seeing marked improvement in a subgroup of 12 children aged 6 to 19 years of age who were nonresponsive to the usual treatment [...]... - New Drug Produces Rapid-Onset Antidepressant Effects3 May 2013, 12:10 pm
We have previously summarized studies on ketamine, which when given intravenously can bring about rapid-onset antidepressant effects. Ketamine is a full antagonist (or a blocker) of the glutamate NMDA receptors. Another drug currently in development may work in a related way. At a recent scientific meeting, researcher Sheldon Preskorn showed that the compound GLYX-13, a [...]... - Ketamine for OCD30 April 2013, 12:58 pm
At a recent scientific meeting, researcher Carolyn Rodriguez presented a randomized controlled crossover trial of ketamine in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In contrast to a previous negative study by Block and associates at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), these investigators found that intravenous (IV) infusion of ketamine (0.5 mg/kg over 40 minutes) was associated [...]... - New Findings On IV Ketamine For Treatment-Resistant Depression26 April 2013, 12:11 pm
We’ve written before about the rapid-onset antidepressant effects of ketamine, an anesthetic that is used in human and veterinary medicine. At lower doses, intravenous (IV) ketamine can induce antidepressant effects in both unipolar and bipolar depressed patients. When doses of 0.5mg/kg are infused over a period of 40 minutes, antidepressant effects appear within two hours [...]... - Lifetime Heart Disease Risk Increases Dramatically When One or More Risk Factors Are Present in Middle Age24 April 2013, 12:34 pm
A meta-analysis of 18 studies that was published by Donald Lloyd-Jones in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012 shows that increasing cardiovascular risk factors during middle age can dramatically increase a person’s risk of experiencing fatal cardiovascular disease, fatal coronary heart disease, nonfatal heart attack, or stroke later in life. Data were analyzed [...]... - Depressive Symptoms Negate Effects of Heart-Healthy Behaviors23 April 2013, 12:59 pm
Physical activity and light to moderate drinking (as is often associated with the Mediterranean diet) are recommended as ways to reduce risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. New research shows that among healthy people, symptoms of depression can counteract the anti-inflammatory benefits of both exercise and light to moderate alcohol consumption. C-reactive protein [...]...
- For combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, 'fear circuitry' in the brain never rests18 May 2013, 7:32 pm
Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these brain regions can over-or under-react in response to stressful tasks.... - Ketamine shows significant therapeutic benefit in people with treatment-resistant depression18 May 2013, 7:32 pm
Drug associated with rapid antidepressant effect in largest clinical trial to-date.... - Depression linked to almost doubled stroke risk in middle-aged women16 May 2013, 8:16 pm
Depression among women 47-52 years old is associated with an almost doubled risk of stroke. Researchers call for greater awareness of depression as a preventable risk factor for stroke among younger middle-aged women.... - Work-related stress linked to increased blood fat levels, cardiovascular health risks16 May 2013, 10:38 am
New results link job stress to dyslipidemia, a disorder that alters the levels of lipids and lipoproteins in the blood. An altered lipid profile is dangerous for the heart.... - Posttraumatic stress disorder associated with type 2 diabetes16 May 2013, 10:38 am
The presence of posttraumatic stress disorder is significantly associated with the development of type 2 diabetes.... - Repeat brain injury raises soldiers' suicide risk15 May 2013, 8:39 pm
Suicide risk is higher among military personnel with more lifetime TBIs, even after controlling for clinical symptom severity. Results of the study show that multiple TBIs, which are common among military personnel, may contribute to increased risk for suicide.... - 'Good vibrations:' Brain ultrasound improves mood15 May 2013, 1:48 pm
Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques aimed at mental and neurological conditions include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression, and transcranial direct current (electrical) stimulation (tDCS), have been shown to improve memory. Transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) has also shown promise.... - Flu in pregnancy may quadruple child's risk for bipolar disorder14 May 2013, 2:14 pm
Flu in pregnant mothers has been linked to a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child might develop bipolar disorder in adulthood. The findings add to mounting evidence of possible shared underlying causes and illness processes with schizophrenia, which some studies have also linked to prenatal exposure to influenza.... - Brain-imaging study links cannabinoid receptors to post-traumatic stress disorder: First pharmaceutical treatment for PTSD within reach14 May 2013, 12:50 pm
In a first-of-its-kind effort to illuminate the biochemical impact of trauma, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered a connection between the quantity of cannabinoid receptors in the human brain, known as CB1 receptors, and post-traumatic stress disorder, the chronic, disabling condition that can plague trauma victims with flashbacks, nightmares and emotional instability.... - Routine screening for depression not recommended for adults with no apparent symptoms of depression13 May 2013, 4:33 pm
For adults with no apparent symptoms of depression, routine screening is not recommended in primary care settings because of the lack of high-quality evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for depression, according to new evidence-based guidelines....
- Repeated Brain Injuries Up Soldiers’ Suicide Risk19 May 2013, 1:06 pm
Soldiers who suffer more than one mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) face a significantly higher risk of suicide, according to a new study. Researchers from the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah also found that the risk for suicidal behaviors and thoughts increased not only in the short term, but during [...]... - Ketamine May Benefit Those With Treatment-Resistant Depression19 May 2013, 12:04 pm
Patients with treatment-resistant major depression saw dramatic improvement after treatment with ketamine, according to results from a clinical trial. According to researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, the antidepressant benefits of ketamine, normally used as an anesthetic, were seen within 24 hours. Traditional antidepressants can take [...]... - Alternative Treatment Kava Shown to Reduce Anxiety19 May 2013, 11:03 am
New research has shown that kava, a medicinal South Pacific plant, reduces the symptoms of anxiety and may be used as a successful alternative treatment to pharmaceutical drugs for those who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Lead researcher Dr. Jerome Sarris, from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne, said that GAD [...]... - Art, Music & Dance Can Help Ease Anxiety, Depression in Cancer Patients19 May 2013, 10:05 am
For patients with cancer, participating in art, music and dance therapy may help relieve depression and anxiety, according to new research. “People with cancer very often feel like their body has been taken over by the cancer. They feel overwhelmed,” said Dr. Joke Bradt, a music therapist from Drexel University in Philadelphia. “To be able [...]... - DSM-5 Published, ‘Critical Guidebook for Clinicians’18 May 2013, 10:33 pm
The much-anticipated 5th edition of the reference manual mental health professionals use to classify and diagnose mental disorders — called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — was officially released today. The DSM-5, as it’s called, was published today after a 14 year revision process. The manual is published by the American Psychiatric [...]... - Kids Who First Drink During Puberty at Greater Risk of Alcohol Problems18 May 2013, 1:18 pm
New research shows that youths who first drink during puberty are at greater risk for developing later alcohol problems. “Most teenagers have their first alcoholic drink during puberty. However, most research on the risks of early-onset alcohol use up to now has not focused on the pubertal stage during which the first alcoholic drink is [...]... - Rat Study Shows How Brain Rewires Itself After Injury18 May 2013, 12:34 pm
When the brain’s primary learning center is damaged, new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of California-Los Angeles and Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Australia found that parts of the prefrontal cortex take over when the hippocampus — the brain’s key center of [...]... - Schizophrenia Risk Linked to Declining IQ18 May 2013, 11:43 am
A long-term study provides evidence that the genetic risk for schizophrenia is associated with lower IQ among people who do not develop this disorder. Schizophrenia is a rare but serious psychiatric disorder, usually beginning in late adolescence, and is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, cognitive impairment, social withdrawal, self-neglect and loss of motivation and initiative. [...]... - Depression Nearly Doubles Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women18 May 2013, 10:49 am
Middle-aged women who suffer from depression face almost double the risk of having a stroke, according to a 12-year Australian study. The research, published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, involved 10,547 women ages 47 to 52. Depressed women were found to be 1.9 times more likely to have a stroke after factors [...]... - Depression is Deadly among Cancer Survivors17 May 2013, 1:30 pm
New research suggests that surviving cancer may only be a first step – survivors must also work to avoid depression. Dutch researchers have found depressed cancer survivors are twice as likely to die prematurely as those who do not suffer from depression. The researchers say the findings, published online in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship, are applicable [...]...
- 'We know that kids come home': Families feel renewed hope9 May 2013, 10:02 pm
... - Born into captivity, 6-year-old can recover, experts say8 May 2013, 8:53 pm
Of the four captives rescued in this week’s hostage drama in Cleveland, the 6-year-old daughter of Amanda Berry may raise the most perplexing questions of all.... - Cleveland story sparks hope for parents of lost kids8 May 2013, 9:29 am
Elizabeth Smart. Jaycee Dugard. Shawn Hornbeck. Many parents of missing children repeat these names like a mantra -- each one is evidence that their long-lost child is not a lost cause.... - Scans may show brain changes in Gulf War illness20 March 2013, 9:17 pm
Robert Ward can't work full time and his constant fatigue makes running a distant memory. The Desert Storm veteran hopes a brain imaging study he took part in will start to shed light on why he and thousands of other Gulf War vets suffer such strange symptoms.... - Autistic kids at greater risk for suicide13 March 2013, 11:18 pm
Children who have autism may be at greater risk for thinking about or attempting suicide than children without the condition, according to a new study.... - Police no solution to mental illness, parents say5 March 2013, 10:46 pm
Liza Long, whose mentally ill son first went into the juvenile justice system at age 11, was among parents who appeared at a Congressional hearing to plead for changes in a system that forces them to struggle with police and health care providers to get help.... - Army withholding findings of Madigan PTSD probe28 February 2013, 9:32 am
The results of a months-long investigation into the reversal of post-traumatic stress disorder diagnoses at Madigan Army Medical Center are being kept confidential.... - 5 mental illnesses share common DNA roots28 February 2013, 12:08 am
The biggest study yet into genetics and mental health has come up with a stunning result: The five most common mental illnesses -- autism, attention deficit disorder, bipolar disease, schizophrenia and major depression -- all have a common genetic root.... - Bullies, victims at risk for long-term depression22 February 2013, 12:29 am
Children who were bullied and those who were bullies themselves are both at higher risk for depression, anxiety and panic disorder years later, according to a U.S. study.... - Helping kids after trauma? Evidence thin11 February 2013, 3:08 pm
It’s become a standard line in the sad stories about a violent attack in a school, the suicide of a teenager, or a big natural disaster: Counselors are being provided to help the children with their grief. But, in fact, there's no hard evidence about which methods work....
- Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy17 May 2013, 10:28 pm
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments... - HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds17 May 2013, 6:51 pm
Procedure recommended to treat aggressive liver cancer... - Understanding Calcium: Supplements, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, and More17 May 2013, 5:07 pm
Experts share their advice about what to consider when choosing a calcium supplement.... - Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'17 May 2013, 4:07 pm
People with left-brain dominance tend to listen with right ear, and vice-versa, study finds... - 2 Health Care Workers Made Ill by SARS-Like Virus17 May 2013, 3:26 pm
Two Health Care Workers Made Ill by SARS-Like Virus... - Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too16 May 2013, 10:25 pm
Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s... - 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC16 May 2013, 9:00 pm
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17... - Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions16 May 2013, 9:00 pm
Infections and allergies from cosmetic procedure can damage eyes or cause swelling, loss of eyelashes... - High-Frequency Noise Boosts Math Skills in Study16 May 2013, 9:00 pm
But the treatment isn't ready for prime time yet, expert says... - Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis16 May 2013, 8:05 pm
Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation...
- Ketamine shows significant therapeutic benefit in people with treatment-resistant depression18 May 2013, 7:32 pm
Drug associated with rapid antidepressant effect in largest clinical trial to-date.... - Depression linked to almost doubled stroke risk in middle-aged women16 May 2013, 8:16 pm
Depression among women 47-52 years old is associated with an almost doubled risk of stroke. Researchers call for greater awareness of depression as a preventable risk factor for stroke among younger middle-aged women.... - Repeat brain injury raises soldiers' suicide risk15 May 2013, 8:39 pm
Suicide risk is higher among military personnel with more lifetime TBIs, even after controlling for clinical symptom severity. Results of the study show that multiple TBIs, which are common among military personnel, may contribute to increased risk for suicide.... - Getting a grip on sleep14 May 2013, 10:45 pm
All mammals sleep, as do birds and some insects. However, how this basic function is regulated by the brain remains unclear. According to a new study, a brain region called the lateral habenula plays a central role in the regulation of REM sleep.... - Out of sync: Body clocks altered at cell level in depression13 May 2013, 7:23 pm
Every cell in our bodies runs on a 24-hour clock, tuned to the night-day, light-dark cycles that have ruled us since the dawn of humanity. But new research shows that the clock may be broken in the brains of people with depression -- even at the level of the gene activity inside their brain cells.... - Routine screening for depression not recommended for adults with no apparent symptoms of depression13 May 2013, 4:33 pm
For adults with no apparent symptoms of depression, routine screening is not recommended in primary care settings because of the lack of high-quality evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for depression, according to new evidence-based guidelines.... - Serotonin mediates exercise-induced generation of new neurons13 May 2013, 3:09 pm
Mice that exercise in running wheels exhibit increased neurogenesis in the brain. Crucial to this process is serotonin signaling. Surprisingly, mice lacking brain serotonin due to a genetic mutation exhibited normal baseline neurogenesis. However, in these serotonin-deficient mice, activity-induced proliferation was impaired, and wheel running did not induce increased generation of new neurons.... - Parental addictions linked to adult children's depression9 May 2013, 4:33 pm
The offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed in adulthood, according to a new study. Investigators have examined the association between parental addictions and adult depression in a representative sample of 6,268 adults, drawn from the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey.... - Chronic pain sufferers likely to have anxiety9 May 2013, 1:31 am
Patients coping with chronic pain should also be evaluated for anxiety disorders, according to new research.... - Why family conflict affects some children more than others8 May 2013, 1:28 pm
New research reveals why some children are badly affected by negative family conflicts while other children survive without significant problems. Researchers found that the way in which children understood the conflicts between their parents had different effects on their emotional and behavioral problems. Where children blamed themselves for the conflicts between their parents, they were more likely to have behavioral problems, such as anti-social behavior. But if their parents' fighting or arg...
- Ketamine shows significant therapeutic benefit in people with treatment-resistant depression18 May 2013, 7:32 pm
Drug associated with rapid antidepressant effect in largest clinical trial to-date.... - Skydiving is never 'plane sailing'17 May 2013, 12:57 pm
Skydivers show the same level of physical stress before every jump whether a first-timer or experienced jumper, say researchers.... - Depression linked to almost doubled stroke risk in middle-aged women16 May 2013, 8:16 pm
Depression among women 47-52 years old is associated with an almost doubled risk of stroke. Researchers call for greater awareness of depression as a preventable risk factor for stroke among younger middle-aged women.... - Genetic risk for schizophrenia is connected to reduced IQ16 May 2013, 2:53 pm
The relationship between the heritable risk for schizophrenia and low intelligence (IQ) has not been clear. Schizophrenia is commonly associated with cognitive impairments that may cause functional disability. Researchers have now found that individuals with a higher genetic risk for schizophrenia had a lower IQ at age 70 but not at age 11.... - Posttraumatic stress disorder associated with type 2 diabetes16 May 2013, 10:38 am
The presence of posttraumatic stress disorder is significantly associated with the development of type 2 diabetes.... - Repeat brain injury raises soldiers' suicide risk15 May 2013, 8:39 pm
Suicide risk is higher among military personnel with more lifetime TBIs, even after controlling for clinical symptom severity. Results of the study show that multiple TBIs, which are common among military personnel, may contribute to increased risk for suicide.... - 'Good vibrations:' Brain ultrasound improves mood15 May 2013, 1:48 pm
Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques aimed at mental and neurological conditions include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression, and transcranial direct current (electrical) stimulation (tDCS), have been shown to improve memory. Transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) has also shown promise.... - Getting a grip on sleep14 May 2013, 10:45 pm
All mammals sleep, as do birds and some insects. However, how this basic function is regulated by the brain remains unclear. According to a new study, a brain region called the lateral habenula plays a central role in the regulation of REM sleep.... - Flu in pregnancy may quadruple child's risk for bipolar disorder14 May 2013, 2:14 pm
Flu in pregnant mothers has been linked to a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child might develop bipolar disorder in adulthood. The findings add to mounting evidence of possible shared underlying causes and illness processes with schizophrenia, which some studies have also linked to prenatal exposure to influenza.... - Brain-imaging study links cannabinoid receptors to post-traumatic stress disorder: First pharmaceutical treatment for PTSD within reach14 May 2013, 12:50 pm
In a first-of-its-kind effort to illuminate the biochemical impact of trauma, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered a connection between the quantity of cannabinoid receptors in the human brain, known as CB1 receptors, and post-traumatic stress disorder, the chronic, disabling condition that can plague trauma victims with flashbacks, nightmares and emotional instability....
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Miss P
December 2, 2011 at 7:01 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
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