Chronic stress accelerates aging and contributes to severe health issues, but effective management through lifestyle…
Browsing: Psychiatry
Psychiatry is the medical field dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. It bridges neuroscience, psychology, and pharmacology to understand the complex workings of the brain and mind. Ongoing research in psychiatry explores everything from the genetic and neurochemical roots of conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia to novel therapies such as psychedelics, neuromodulation, and AI-assisted diagnostics. Stay informed on the latest scientific advances shaping how we understand and treat mental health in a rapidly evolving landscape.
New research reveals that young adults at risk of psychosis exhibit significantly reduced brain connectivity,…
Researchers have discovered how low doses of ketamine target specific sites on NMDA receptors to…
Researchers are using a groundbreaking technique to visualize a crucial molecule involved in neurotransmission in…
UC Davis researchers have identified new cell clusters in the amygdala that could hold keys…
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed an AI-based method to identify complex structural variants in…
A recent study by UdeM neuroscientist Guillaume Dumas offers new insights into the behavior and…
New research underscores the role of the immune system in depression, linking inflammation to poor…
The accumulation of tau protein in the brain interferes with the salience network, a system…
The psychedelic DOI reduces anxiety by targeting specific neurons in the ventral hippocampus, offering a…
A low-cost and scalable intervention for Pakistani families is set to expand nationally. A recent…
A study linked electrolyte abnormalities in individuals with eating disorders to a higher risk of…
Weill Cornell Medicine’s study identified that individuals with a larger salience network in their brain…
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression have profound impacts…
“Mini-brains” developed by Dr. Wenzel using stem cells could transform Alzheimer’s treatment and diagnosis, showing…
A Rutgers study reveals that peer social genetic effects—the impact of a social partner’s genotype…
New research has identified beta frequency activity in the brain’s anterior cingulate cortex as key…
The serotonin-boosting actions of antidepressants are essential and relieve depression by restoring normal communication and…