Establishing Connections Between Gut and Brain Symptoms

NANOTECHNOLOGY 10.16.2020 08:30 AM

Neuroscientists refer to the "gut-brain-axis," or GBA is the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain - helping explain how nervousness gives the feeling of having "butterflies in the stomach."

By the Numbers: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on American Mental Health

10.04.2020 08:10 AM

As September ends, there have been more than 33 million recorded cases of COVID-19, with more than seven million of them coming from the United States alone. Aside from the setback experienced by the American people in terms of livelihood, healthcare, and education, the coronavirus pandemic has also severely affected the mental health of Americans.

The Neural Cruelty of Captivity: Keeping Large Mammals in Zoos and Aquariums Damages Their Brains

09.29.2020 12:40 PM

It is easy to observe the overall health and psychological consequences of life in captivity for these animals. Many captive elephants suffer from arthritis, obesity, or skin problems. Both elephants and orcas often have severe dental problems. Captive orcas are plagued by pneumonia, kidney disease, gastrointestinal illnesses, and infections.

Mothers' Mood Disorders Directly Affect the Mood of Newborns

09.14.2020 07:50 AM

As part of a larger study, German scientists discover a connection between the mood of mothers and their newborn babies. The results of their study show how sensitive the stress level of babies is to the mood disorders of mothers during the early stages of growth.

Summer SAD: A Rarer, Harder-to-Treat, Seasonal Depressive Disorder

08.30.2020 08:10 AM

Seasonal Affective Disorder, generally attributed to winter, can also affect people during the summer.

Older People More Resilient During the Pandemic, Study Shows

08.20.2020 00:57 AM

Older people with major depressive disorders from Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis were found to have no increase in depression and anxiety in the middle of the pandemic.

Depression Complicates Recovery from Peripheral Artery Disease

08.12.2020 10:30 AM

The treatment of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, remains understudied and needs to be improved, urges experts. One major hindrance to recovery in patients is symptoms of depression, which is prominent in women.

What is Low-Level Depression?

08.06.2020 08:00 AM

Depression affects millions of people around the world, including Michelle Obama, who recently opened about low-level depression in her new podcast. General treatment of low-level depression comes in three phases.

Men With More Stereotypical Masculine Views Are More Likely to Suffer Mental Illness

08.06.2020 07:00 AM

Research shows that men with toxic masculinity views are more likely to bully and harass others. They are also more at risk of developing depression and suicidal thoughts.

Health Central Offers Accessible Online Help for Depression

08.04.2020 22:23 PM

Increasing awareness and fighting against the stigma surrounding depression, healthcare company Health Central has released a new, visitor-friendly resource portal.

Inflammation as a Biomarker of Depression Can Help Patients That Are Drug-Resistant

07.24.2020 09:00 AM

The link between depression and inflammation can help design new treatments for patients that resist antidepressant drugs. An ongoing study continues to determine the biomarkers of depression.

Probiotics Could Help Ease Depression, New Study Suggests

07.06.2020 23:37 PM

A review of medical literature suggested that food or supplements containing good bacteria thought to have a positive influence in the gut can help ease depression.

Repeated Head Impacts From Contact Sports Lead to Cognitive Problems and Depression

06.27.2020 00:12 AM

A study reveals the severe consequences of repetitive head impacts from sports, like football, leading to cognitive issues and depression more than a single traumatic brain injury.

Discovery of New Novel Molecule Sparks Hope for Pain and Depression Treatment

06.20.2020 01:22 AM

Researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Health have come up with a new novel molecule that could facilitate effective pain relief and treatment for depression. From their findings, they are optimistic that a new form of drug or therapy could be offered to patients suffering from severe pain, depression, and even cancer.

Scientists Found a Way to Control the Brain and Decision Making Using Ultrasound Waves

05.20.2020 21:28 PM

Researchers have found a way to control decision-making abilities in monkeys. In their study, the authors used ultrasound therapy pointed at the monkey's frontal cortex. Scientists believe that this approach could be used to treat addiction and depression in the future.

Fishes in Australian Aquariums Show Signs of Depression with No Human Visitors to Interact with Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

05.16.2020 18:50 PM

Numerous fishes in an aquarium in Australia has stopped eating, while others are hiding in the dark corners of their tank due to the lack of human interaction after the aquarium was closed in March due to COVID-19 pandemic.

A-level Student Who Worried About How Lockdown Might Affect His Grades Found Dead

05.15.2020 03:25 AM

A 17-year-old student, who was considered to be the brightest in his year, was found dead at Dunorlan Park in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. His family says he left behind a notebook containing his writing on how he felt about the coronavirus lockdown and his worries about his academics. Click the link above to find out how the coronavirus lockdowns affect students.

Vegetarians Are More Likely To Suffer From Psychological Disorders Than Meat Eaters, Study Says

05.06.2020 02:47 AM

Scientists have found that vegetarians who avoid eating meat are more likely to develop psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, and self-harm, compared to people who eat meat.

How Racial Discrimination Leads to Poor Health Among Marginalized Groups

03.22.2020 06:52 AM

Studies show that stress from racial discrimination can affect the health of minority groups throughout their lifespan.

How Electronic Devices Affect Your Child's Mental Health

03.07.2020 11:08 AM

Electronic media use among children and adolescents has always been associated with anxiety and depression but the comorbidity between the two has not always been considered as a subject for study.

Does Smoking Cause Depression?

01.15.2020 07:57 AM

If you are suffering from depression, there is a chance that you smoke too. Researchers are looking at the connection between smoking and depression.