New study identifies brain circuit behind TMS’s antidepressant effects
A circuit that runs from the prefrontal cortex near the front of the brain to a deeper brain…
Improved non-invasive brain stimulation targets deep-seated neurological disorders
Brain stimulation techniques can correct abnormal activity in the neural circuits involved in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease…
Researchers identify hidden self-harm histories using machine learning
Important mental health history is often present in medical records but hard to find, especially when it is…
Bee-derived propolis shows potent antiviral activity against varicella-zoster virus
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a clinically important human neurotropic herpesvirus…
Exploring the link between gardening and better mental health
After the birth of her youngest child, Manu Prigioni found herself in a tough place. Bushfires had torn…
Prioritizing maternal sleep reduces risk of postpartum anxiety disorders
Postpartum and perinatal depression are known challenges for those going through pregnancy, but there has been less focus…
Semaglutide boosts well-being among patients with diabetes and CKD
New findings from the landmark FLOW trial, presented at the 63rd ERA Congress, show that once-weekly semaglutide significantly…
Constipation may be tied to more than discomfort
A large review links chronic constipation with a higher likelihood of depression, pointing to gut-brain pathways and the…
‘This is a miracle’: MUSC treatment helps patients recover from depression in days
Editor’s note: The following article discusses themes of depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is…
Parental mental health — not medication — drives autism correlation, study finds
A sweeping new review of prenatal antidepressant use underscores a finding that has surfaced repeatedly throughout the last…
How to tell the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression
Moments after Jenna Carberg gave birth to her daughter, doctors put the baby on her chest. “I felt…
Dear Abby: I want my son to be healthy, but he binge eats to cope with depression
DEAR ABBY: I am worried about my 26-year-old son, “Caleb.” He’s severely overweight. Let me be clear: I…