Brain Fuel: Stanford Shows Ketogenic Diet Improves Severe Mental Illness
A small clinical trial led by Stanford Medicine found that the metabolic effects of a ketogenic diet may help stabilize the brain. For people living…
A small clinical trial led by Stanford Medicine found that the metabolic effects of a ketogenic diet may help stabilize the brain. For people living…
A team from Scripps Research has demonstrated that reducing the activity of specific stress neurons may lead to a decrease in alcohol consumption without affecting…
The intellectual disability observed in individuals with three copies of chromosome 21 may be attributed to reduced activity of the Snhg11 gene in their brains….
Recent findings indicate a significant positive reaction among numerous patients, however, ongoing research is focusing on identifying blood biomarkers to forecast effectiveness, and to assess…
A study published in JAMA Network Open by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC social workers found that familiar scents…
A research team from Newcastle has been investigating how vitamin A influences the development of psychiatric conditions. Professor Murray Cairns of the University of Newcastle…
The world’s largest brain study of childhood trauma has revealed how it affects development and rewires vital pathways. The University of Essex study – led…
Policy changes, resources essential to reverse public health crisis driving “demise of mothers.” Painting a sobering picture, a research team led by Children’s National Hospital…
Thiamine sweet spot seems to be 0.68 mg/day among healthy older people to ward off decline. Optimal maintenance dose seems to be 0.6 to less…
Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments. It’s known that…
NIH researchers found widespread differences in the brains of children with anxiety disorders that improved after treatment. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have…
Drugs blocking dopamine transporters may be harmful for healthy teens but helpful for those with pathological dopamine hypofunction. In a breakthrough finding researchers at Columbia…
Relationships with caring adults provide a buffer against depression and anxiety, regardless of adverse childhood experiences. A Columbia University study found that positive relationships with…
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition triggered by exposure to traumatic events. While many people experience trauma, only about 25-35% develop…
Study sheds light on TAAR1, pointing to potential enhancement opportunities in drug development. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered…
People with PTSD have a cerebellum about 2% smaller than unaffected adults, especially in areas that influence emotion and memory. Adults with posttraumatic stress disorder…
Scientists from UC San Diego may have solved the century-old mystery of why this controversial treatment works. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy,…
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati and Northwell Health discovered that metformin effectively prevents weight gain in young patients treated for bipolar disorder with SGAs,…