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MD News Daily - Brain Circuit Damaged Due to Social Isolation During Childhood

Prefrontal Cortex Neurons Vulnerable to Juvenile Isolation

Sep 01, 2020 AM EDT

Medial prefrontal cortex neurons required for sociability are affected profoundly if social isolation was present at a young age

Ongoing Study Initially Finds Benefits of Cold Swimming in Mental Health and Menopause

Aug 24, 2020 AM EDT

A group of sea swimmers has recently taken part in research that looks into the benefits of dipping into the ocean to improve their mental health.

MD News Daily - 6 Signs that You Have a Slow Metabolism

Six Signs That You Have a Slow Metabolism

Aug 20, 2020 AM EDT

One's metabolism is the process by which his body is burning energy for basic physical functions like breathing, heartbeat, and brain function.

MD News Daily - Michelle Obama Promotes Her New Book In New York City

How Do You Know If You Are Suffering From Low-Grade or Major Depression? Here’s What Studies Find

Aug 19, 2020 AM EDT

Harvard Health Publishing describes low-grade or low-level depression as a "mood, like color," it has an array of hues from the "bright shades of happiness to the dark ones of depression."

MD News Daily - New Research Finds Major Depressive Episodes Extremely More Common Than Formerly Believed

New Research Says Major Depressive Episodes Now More Common

Jul 31, 2020 AM EDT

A new Yale School of Public Health study finds that the number of adults in the United States suffering from major depressive episodes is much higher compared to what was formerly assumed.

Repurposing Antibiotics Can Help Treat Depression, Study Finds

Jul 09, 2020 AM EDT

Researchers have recently studied if there is a possibility of antibiotics to be repurposed as a treatment for depression. Some studies found that they may prevent the said behaviors as they can suppress the "inflammatory reaction of microglia."

Researchers Seek for New Method to Deal With Mental Disorders

May 28, 2020 AM EDT

A recent study from a group of biological anthropologists suggested that common mental disorders are not disorders at all.

Music Boosts Self-Esteem and Soothes Depression

Oct 23, 2014 PM EDT

Music therapy can help reduce depression in kids with mental health problems, according to a new study.

Molecule Linked to Stress Susceptibility

Sep 02, 2014 PM EDT

Having low levels of a specific molecule could explain why stress is more damaging for some people, a new study suggests.

Abuse, Neglect in Childhood Linked to DNA Changes

Jul 24, 2014 PM EDT

Experiencing abuse or neglect in childhood could increase the risk of emotional and health problems, according to a genetic study.

Childbirth Painkillers Cut Risk of Baby Blues

Jul 23, 2014 PM EDT

Relieving childbirth pain could prevent the baby blues, according to a new study.

A Bit More Exercise Helps Depressed Smokers Quit

Jul 22, 2014 PM EDT

Exercising a little more could help depressed smokers quit faster, according to a new study.

Depression Doubles Heart Attack Risk in Young Women

Jun 19, 2014 PM EDT

Depression doubles the risk of heart attack or premature death in young and middle-aged women, according to a new study.

Strict Parents May Boost Teen Drug Use

Jun 11, 2014 PM EDT

Having strict parents may actually increase the risk of drug use in teens, according to a new European study.

Killing Cuts Alcoholism in Soldiers

Jun 10, 2014 PM EDT

Combat often leads to anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in soldiers. Many soldiers afflicted with these psychological disorders will often resort to alcoholism as a form of self-medication.

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