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People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study.&quo

People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study.&quo
Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide, shows study

Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide, shows study

by University of ManchesterMap of Deaths of Despair index scores, detailing 20 highest and lowest scoring 20 local authorities. Credit:Social Science & Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.101

Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide, shows study

by University of ManchesterMap of Deaths of Despair index scores, detailing 20 highest and lowest scoring 20 local authorities. Credit:Social Science & Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.101
Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc
Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early tr

Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early tr
Is it safe to give jet-lagged children melatonin to help them sleep?

Is it safe to give jet-lagged children melatonin to help them sleep?

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDealing with time zone changes and jet lag can eat into the time we have to enjoy our holiday, or make adjusting to life at hom

Is it safe to give jet-lagged children melatonin to help them sleep?

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDealing with time zone changes and jet lag can eat into the time we have to enjoy our holiday, or make adjusting to life at hom
International study uses AI to show how personality influences the expression of our genes

International study uses AI to show how personality influences the expression of our genes

by University of GranadaMethodology flowchart.ATranscriptomic (T) data processing workflow.BPGMRA analysis on T data and T- biclusters generation.CFunctional a

International study uses AI to show how personality influences the expression of our genes

by University of GranadaMethodology flowchart.ATranscriptomic (T) data processing workflow.BPGMRA analysis on T data and T- biclusters generation.CFunctional a
Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

byUniversity College LondonSchematic diagram of the analyses in this study. We included data from 21 cohorts with diverse ancestry. We assigned individuals into ancestry/ethnic groups and conduc

Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

byUniversity College LondonSchematic diagram of the analyses in this study. We included data from 21 cohorts with diverse ancestry. We assigned individuals into ancestry/ethnic groups and conduc
Researchers highlight the genetic complexity of schizophrenia

Researchers highlight the genetic complexity of schizophrenia

byUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineA pathway from genomics to an etiological theory of schizophrenia. Credit:Nature Reviews Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1

Researchers highlight the genetic complexity of schizophrenia

byUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineA pathway from genomics to an etiological theory of schizophrenia. Credit:Nature Reviews Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1
Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdd depression to the growing list of chronic diseases that obesity medicines might alleviate. Signs of improved mental health are sh

Can Ozempic treat depression? Early signs point to yes

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdd depression to the growing list of chronic diseases that obesity medicines might alleviate. Signs of improved mental health are sh
Study helps explain why stress in adolescence can lead to predisposition to mental illness in adulthood

Study helps explain why stress in adolescence can lead to predisposition to mental illness in adulthood

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPCredit: CC0 Public DomainExcessive stress during adolescence can cause alterations in the profile of genes expressed in the brain, especially those associated with bioenerg

Study helps explain why stress in adolescence can lead to predisposition to mental illness in adulthood

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPCredit: CC0 Public DomainExcessive stress during adolescence can cause alterations in the profile of genes expressed in the brain, especially those associated with bioenerg
How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

by Lawson R. Wulsin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress—defined as persistent demands that lead to dise

How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

by Lawson R. Wulsin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress—defined as persistent demands that lead to dise