Study Links Sterol-Inhibiting Drugs to Autism Risk

Summary: A massive nationwide study uncovered a significant link between common medications and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The research analyzed over 6 million births—nearly one-third of all U.S. births over…

Common Antidepressant Eases Core Symptoms Within Two Weeks

Summary: A new analysis of the PANDA clinical trial reveals that sertraline, one of the most prescribed antidepressants, improves key emotional symptoms of depression—such as sadness, self-loathing, and suicidal thoughts—within…

EEG Test May Reveal Who Loses Libido on Antidepressants

Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin levels in the brain, measured using a simple EEG-based test, can predict who will experience sexual side effects from SSRI antidepressants. Researchers found…

Antidepressants Impact Brain Development – Neuroscience News

Summary: Using antidepressants during pregnancy, specifically fluoxetine (found in Prozac and Sarafem), can significantly affect a child’s brain development, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, potentially increasing the risk of mental…