Psychological traits may uncover why Alzheimer’s biology differs between patients
A postmortem multi-omics study suggests that long-standing traits such as neuroticism, loneliness, and purpose in life may track…
Early life stress leaves unique biological signatures in cells
New research links childhood adversity to mitochondrial bioenergetic changes later in life, underscoring the impact of stress in…
Social media overuse is linked to more self-reported memory problems in young adults
Problematic social media use among young adults is associated with more frequent everyday memory failures, underscoring the potential…
Parkinson’s drug may ease anhedonia in treatment-resistant depression
For many people who suffer from depression, the condition is not just about feeling down, but also about…
Genetic study links liver enzyme to compulsive cocaine addiction
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological…
Fluctuating hormones during menopause reshape brain activity patterns
Research at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont reveals how menopause, once…
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…
The Courage To Be Wrong — Dr Loshi Rajen
During a recent weekly academic session, the theme was organic psychiatry. During the expert-led discussion, an old age…
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…
A French hospital enlists donkeys in mental health care — and patients approve
When life gets you down, try petting a donkey — at least, that is one of the prescriptions…
People with high autistic traits face worsening anxiety in older age
A major UK study has found that while most middle-aged and older adults experience low levels of anxiety, a…
Trying to Research Aunt Ida’s Mental Health May Prove Tricky
Breta Meria Conole was in a state psychiatric hospital for more than two decades, though the reason…