New Genetic Study Highlights Oxytocin's Role in Treating Obesity and Postnatal Depression Anshika Mishra4 July 2024 8:15 AM ISTScientists have identified a gene that, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The...
Which antidepressants are less likely to effect weight gain? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 July 2024 9:00 PM ISTNew evidence comparing weight gain under eight different first-line antidepressants finds that bupropion users are 15-20% less likely to gain a...
Study reveals potential therapeutic role of sodium valerate in reducing binge drinking Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 July 2024 6:15 AM ISTIn a significant finding, researchers from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and UConn Health have discovered that sodium valerate, a short-chain fatty...
Which adolescents are at risk of depression following early social media use? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Jun 2024 8:30 PM ISTA new study that looked for relationships between early social media use and depression across adolescence and into young adulthood found that certain...
Electroconvulsive therapy or ketamine? Clinical factors affect outcomes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Jun 2024 8:30 PM ISTPatients with moderate to severe treatment-resistant depression (TRD) might have better symptom relief from ketamine infusions than from...
Increasing Myopia Rates Linked to Anxiety and Mood Disorders in Adolescents: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia27 Jun 2024 6:30 PM ISTMyopia is a rapidly growing global health concern which is predicted to impact half of the world's population by 2050. This new research published in...
For type 1 diabetes distress, focus first on managing emotions, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Jun 2024 8:00 PM ISTVirtual, emotion-centered program cuts distress in half after one year, while also improving patients' glucose control. The most effective way to...
People with Anxiety Face Double Risk of Developing Parkinson's: Study Anshika Mishra26 Jun 2024 8:15 AM ISTA new study by UCL researchers has found that the risk of developing Parkinson's is at least twice as high in people with anxiety compared to those...
Clinical Trial Finds Slow-Release Ketamine Tablet Effective for Severe Depression Anshika Mishra26 Jun 2024 8:00 AM ISTA new tablet form of ketamine has shown promise in treating severe depression, offering a potential alternative to existing clinic-based treatments...
Study finds Strong Link Between State of Mind and Brain Health Anshika Mishra25 Jun 2024 8:15 AM ISTHaving more positive experiences in life is associated with lower odds of developing brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease, slower cognitive...
Lumateperone as adjunct significantly reduces depression symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder phase 3 trial shows Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 Jun 2024 8:30 PM ISTIntra-Cellular Therapies, Inc, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for central nervous system...
Pandemic Stress in Pregnant Women May Impact Babies' Brain Development: JAMA Study Anshika Mishra24 Jun 2024 8:30 AM ISTAccording to a study published in JAMA Network Open, a critical part of the brain linked to risks for anxiety later in life-the left amygdala-was...
