Researchers show chemical found naturally in cannabis may reduce anxiety-inducing effects of THC

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineA Johns Hopkins Medicine-led team has shown that d-limonene (left side of graphic), an essential oil derived from citrus—and found in cannabis—signif

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers show chemical found naturally in cannabis may reduce anxiety-inducing effects of THC

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineA Johns Hopkins Medicine-led team has shown that d-limonene (left side of graphic), an essential oil derived from citrus—and found in cannabis—signif

Updated on:April 28,2024

Eating, socializing or exploring: How the brain switches between different behaviors

by Blandina Mangelkramer,Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergRepresentations of innate behaviors during beta oscillations in the LH. a, Examples of behavior-dependent firing rate cha

Updated on: March 27,2024

Eating, socializing or exploring: How the brain switches between different behaviors

by Blandina Mangelkramer,Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergRepresentations of innate behaviors during beta oscillations in the LH. a, Examples of behavior-dependent firing rate cha

Updated on:March 27,2024

Physical frailty may put people at greater risk of depression, study finds

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityOverview of analyses performed in the current study. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48827-8Individuals who meet at lea

Updated on: May 30,2024

Physical frailty may put people at greater risk of depression, study finds

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityOverview of analyses performed in the current study. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48827-8Individuals who meet at lea

Updated on:May 30,2024

Depression in young people being driven by internet addiction, say researchers

byUniversity of DerbyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpending excessive time online is causing daytime sleepiness and symptoms of depression in adolescents, a major international study led by r

Updated on: April 28,2024

Depression in young people being driven by internet addiction, say researchers

byUniversity of DerbyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpending excessive time online is causing daytime sleepiness and symptoms of depression in adolescents, a major international study led by r

Updated on:April 28,2024

'An epidemic of loneliness': How the COVID-19 pandemic changed life for older adults

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYears after the U.S. began to slowly emerge from mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, more than half of older adults s

Updated on: April 28,2024

'An epidemic of loneliness': How the COVID-19 pandemic changed life for older adults

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYears after the U.S. began to slowly emerge from mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, more than half of older adults s

Updated on:April 28,2024

Study links organization of neurotypical brains to genes involved in autism and schizophrenia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThree patterns of gene expression each align with distinct features of known neurobiology: C1 aligns with functional connectivity strength, C2 with brain oscillations

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study links organization of neurotypical brains to genes involved in autism and schizophrenia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThree patterns of gene expression each align with distinct features of known neurobiology: C1 aligns with functional connectivity strength, C2 with brain oscillations

Updated on:May 30,2024

Cerebellar serotonin offers potential new strategy for relieving anxiety

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the neural circuits that drive anxiety may help researchers discover circuit-specific targets and therefore increase the

Updated on: February 21,2025

Cerebellar serotonin offers potential new strategy for relieving anxiety

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the neural circuits that drive anxiety may help researchers discover circuit-specific targets and therefore increase the

Updated on:February 21,2025

Wildfire smoke exposure boosts risk of mental illness in youth, researchers find

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEach additional day of exposure to wildfire smoke and other extreme forms of dirty air boosts the risk of ment

Updated on: September 19,2024

Wildfire smoke exposure boosts risk of mental illness in youth, researchers find

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEach additional day of exposure to wildfire smoke and other extreme forms of dirty air boosts the risk of ment

Updated on:September 19,2024

Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure

by Leah Shaffer,Washington University in St. LouisAssociation of prenatal cannabis exposure with brain metrics. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00281-7Scie

Updated on: July 06,2024

Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure

by Leah Shaffer,Washington University in St. LouisAssociation of prenatal cannabis exposure with brain metrics. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00281-7Scie

Updated on:July 06,2024

Serotonin vs. Dopamine - 7 Key Differences Between Pleasure and Happiness

Updated on: July 25,2024

Serotonin vs. Dopamine - 7 Key Differences Between Pleasure and Happiness

Updated on:July 25,2024

Research highlights STON2 variations involved in synaptic dysfunction and schizophrenia-like behaviors

byScience China PressSTON2307Pro851Alaknockin mice exhibited deficits in synaptic function and schizophrenia-like behaviors, which could be restored by haloperidol administration. Credit:

Updated on: April 28,2024

Research highlights STON2 variations involved in synaptic dysfunction and schizophrenia-like behaviors

byScience China PressSTON2307Pro851Alaknockin mice exhibited deficits in synaptic function and schizophrenia-like behaviors, which could be restored by haloperidol administration. Credit:

Updated on:April 28,2024

More mental health support in schools makes sense—but some children may fall through gaps

by Jo Ellins,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchools and colleges havea crucial role to playin supporting children's mental health. They are places where young

Updated on: April 28,2024

More mental health support in schools makes sense—but some children may fall through gaps

by Jo Ellins,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchools and colleges havea crucial role to playin supporting children's mental health. They are places where young

Updated on:April 28,2024