Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Neurogenesis stalls in the brains of adults with major depressive disorder, study shows
Most of our brain’s 100 billion neurons are created before we’re born, but the trickle of neurons created in the adult brain hippocampus could be instrumental in preventing depression, suggest findings from a new…
Scientists introduce a precise framework to study screen-saturated childhoods
Children are growing up inside screens. A new peer-reviewed Thought Leaders Invited Review in Brain Health argues that…
How could bisphenol A raise depression risk? Study identifies six key molecular targets
Researchers combined genetic epidemiology, transcriptomics, molecular docking, and mouse experiments to show how a common endocrine-disrupting chemical may…
Simple wrist-worn device enables early detection of depression relapse
Could a smart watch act as an early‑warning system for depression relapse? New research from McMaster University suggests…
Improving survival in people with severe psychiatric disorders
An expert editorial suggests that widely used diabetes and obesity drugs may help close the long-standing mortality gap…
VNS shows durable benefits in Treatment-Resistant depression
Two-year data show that adding VNS to standard care can produce lasting symptom, function, and quality-of-life benefits in…
Daily berries and cocoa enhance mood by targeting key brain pathways
New evidence suggests that regularly consuming flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, citrus, cocoa, and tea, may gently improve…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…
Keto diet reduces depression symptoms by 70% in college students
College students with major depression who followed a ketogenic diet for 10–12 weeks saw rapid improvements in mood,…