Summary: A new study estimates that childhood lead exposure, peaking between 1960 and 1990 due to leaded gasoline, caused 151 million excess cases of mental illness by 2015. Researchers linked…
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Role of Serotonin Release in Depression Uncovered
Summary: Researchers developed a highly selective fluorescent probe to image serotonin in cells and animal models, shedding light on its role in depression. The study revealed that while serotonin levels…
Anxiety Raises Dementia Risk – Neuroscience News
Summary: A new study reveals that chronic and new anxiety are linked to a higher risk of dementia, while resolved anxiety shows no such association. Following 2,132 Australian individuals for…
Brain Stimulation Enhances Memory in Schizophrenia Patients
Summary: A new study suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve aspects of prospective memory in individuals with schizophrenia. The trial compared 50 schizophrenia patients, split between active…
Childhood Stress Linked to Adult Depression
Summary: A new study reveals a connection between negative life events (NLE) in childhood and a higher likelihood of developing depression in young adulthood. This research, involving 321 participants, showed…
Depression and Anxiety Are Not Cancer Risk Factors
Summary: The association between depression, anxiety and cancer risk has been a point of contention in scientific circles. In an new study a multi-national team refutes the idea that these…
Testosterone’s Dual Role in Brain Development: Affects Emotion Control Differently Across Ages
Summary: Higher testosterone levels influence emotion control differently during adolescence and adulthood. Using brain imaging, they discovered a positive impact of testosterone on the engagement of the brain’s anterior prefrontal…
Laughter as Medicine: Humor Therapy Reduces Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
Summary: Humor therapy might alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. The comprehensive study comprised 29 diverse studies from nine countries, involving 2,964 participants with depression, anxiety, or both. While most…
