GLP-1 receptor activation linked to lower depression and bipolar disorder odds
Lifelong genetic differences associated with GLP-1 receptor activity point to possible mental health benefits beyond weight and glucose…
Rutgers study maps distinct patterns of brain connection loss in schizophrenia
Research involving a Rutgers professor sheds new light on the biological basis of schizophrenia by directly measuring synaptic…
Researchers identify brain circuits responsible for triggering OCD symptoms
Most of the time, the origin of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is unknown, but in some rare cases, it…
Scientists urge caution over psychedelics as ADHD treatment
In recent years, there has been growing interest among adults with ADHD in the practice of microdosing classic psychedelics…
Cannabidiol shows preclinical promise for anxiety, depression and cognition
A new Molecular Psychiatry meta-analysis suggests CBD may improve emotional behavior and cognition in animal models, but researchers…
New Review Finds Creatine Shows Promise for Depression With Major Caveats
Credit: Pexels Creatine is among the most studied supplements in sports, with evidence that it can boost strength,…
Neuroticism and adversity dominate depression and anxiety risk in UK Biobank study
A 13-year UK Biobank analysis suggests that neuroticism, adversity, and other psychosocial pressures may explain more of the…
UCI Health launches world’s first embryonic stem cell trial for Huntington’s disease
UCI Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, has opened the world’s first in-human embryonic…
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…
Non-hormonal menopausal medication improves mood and hot flashes
The first real-world study of the FDA-approved non-hormone treatment fezolinetant found the menopausal medication improved hot flashes, depression and anxiety in women, according to industry-sponsored research being presented Sunday…