One in Ten Heavy Cannabis Users Experience Withdrawal After Quitting
Researchers report 1 in 10 people who are heavy cannabis users experience cannabis withdrawal syndrome upon quitting. ... Read More...
mood disorders
Brain Region for Stress Control is Larger in Depressed People
Researchers report the hypothalamus is, on average, five percent larger in those with mood disorders like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, than it is in those without depression.... Read More...
CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain
Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.... Read More...
Stress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female Offspring
A new study reports maternal stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of female offspring developing mood disorders. Researchers reveal higher maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy were linked to alterations in newborns' functional brain connectivity in emotional processing areas.... Read More...
Getting to the Roots of Pessimism
Researchers shed light on the role the caudate nucleus plays in pessimism. The study reports stimulating this area of the brain generates a negative outlook that clouds decision making. ... Read More...
Early Birds Less Prone to Depression
A new study reports middle aged people who are early risers have a lower risk of developing depression.... Read More...
Poet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar Disorder
Researchers examine the personal writings of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, and conclude he may have suffered from bipolar disorder.... Read More...
EEG Brain Test Helps Patients Overcome Depression
Using EEG to measure electrical activity in the brain can help doctors predict a patient's response to antidepressants, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Epileptic Seizures and Depression May Share Common Genetic Cause
A new study supports the hypothesis that people with focal epilepsy are more susceptible to mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety. ... Read More...
Stress is a Common Seizure Trigger in Epilepsy
Reducing stress in those with epilepsy may be a beneficial, low risk preventative treatment for seizures, researchers report.... Read More...
Scientists Solve 40-year Mystery of How Sodium Controls Opioid Brain Signaling
Researchers discover how sodium influences the signalling of opioid receptors.... Read More...
Police and Firefighters in Early Career at Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Following Traumatic Events
Researchers have discovered new protective service workers, such as police officers and fire fighters, who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events are at greater risk of developing mental health disorders.... Read More...