Two new studies from UCLA Health suggest that the “window to the soul” may give a glimpse into the brain in depression Peer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – LOS ANGELES HEALTH SCIENCES New findings from researchers at UCLA Health suggest that measuring changes in how pupils react to light could help predict recovery from depression...
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Study finds no link between social media activity and changes in depression and anxiety in youths
by Eric W. Dolan A recent study indicates that there is no statistically significant correlation between how often young individuals engage in activities such as posting updates, liking content, and commenting on social media platforms, and their subsequent experience of symptoms related to depression and anxiety over time. The research has been published in Computers...
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The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists
Linda Geddes I’ve made a cup of coffee, written my to-do list and now I’m wiring up my ear to a device that will send an electrical message to my brainstem. If the testimonials are to believed, incorporating this stimulating habit into my daily routine could help to reduce stress and anxiety, curb inflammation and...
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Study shows endometriosis is linked to higher risk of depression, anxiety, eating disorders
by Isabella Backman, Yale University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Endometriosis is not just a condition that affects the pelvis, but a systemic disease that involves the entire body. Now, the largest epidemiological study to date on the psychiatric factors that can accompany endometriosis has demonstrated that depression, anxiety, and eating disorders are not only a result...
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Depression isn’t just sadness—it’s often a loss of pleasure
by Ciara McCabe, The Conversation No longer enjoying the things you used to can also be a symptom of other mental health conditions. Credit: fizkes/ Shutterstock It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t realize is that these aren’t the only symptoms of...
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Intervention that leverages technology reduces depression in Indianapolis-area patients
by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science Danielle Grounds, clinical research vascular sonographer in the IU School of Medicine, obtains ultrasound images for the measurement of brachial flow-mediated dilation, a barometer of cardiovascular disease risk. Credit: Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science The rapid expansion and normalization of e-health and telehealth brought about by the...
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Postpartum depression pill shows positive results, could be approved in a week
By Brooke Steinberg uly 31, 2023 8:57 am Updated Zuranolone is now being evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and a decision is expected on Aug. 5.Feinstein Institutes MORE ON: POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION I regret having a baby — I’d rather watch Netflix Mom suffering from ‘postpartum psychosis’ charged with killing baby son Husband of...
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More Powerful Than SSRIs – Scientists Develop Two New Drug Candidates That Could Treat Addiction and Depression
By UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN FRANCISCO JULY 9, 2023 Scientists have developed two new drug candidates, inspired by a traditional African psychedelic plant medicine called ibogaine, that can potentially treat addiction and depression in mice by targeting the serotonin transporter. These compounds mimic ibogaine’s desirable effects without its side effects, and further testing is underway to...
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Why depression after traumatic brain injury is distinct — and less likely to respond to standard treatment
By Elizabeth Cooney July 6, 2023 ADOBE Traumatic brain injury multiplies the risk of major depression eightfold. While the emotional trauma of whatever caused such deep damage may be understandable, from a blast in a war zone to a blow on the playing field, there’s a physiological component, too, that neuroscientists have long suspected but have...
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New study disentangles the influence of depression and anxiety on spontaneous neural activity
by Viviana Greco July 2, 2023 in Anxiety, Depression, Neuroimaging Anxiety and depression are widespread mental health issues in our society. They often occur together and can increase the risk of developing other mental and physical health problems. Researchers are using neuroimaging studies to better understand the underlying causes of these disorders. However, most studies have...