University of Virginia School of Medicine Researchers Discover Lactobacillus’ Role in Managing Stress and Potentially Preventing Depression and Anxiety Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery, shedding light on the significant role of Lactobacillus in stress management and potentially preventing mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. …
New Research Shows How a Bacterium in Yogurt May Help Manage Stress and Prevent Depression and Anxiety A recent study highlights the significant role of Lactobacillus, a bacterium commonly found in fermented foods and yogurt, in promoting stress management and potentially averting mental health issues like depression and anxiety. What sets this research apart is …
Summary: Researchers have made significant modifications to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), improving its effectiveness in treating challenging cases of depression. A recent study revealed that this innovative TMS protocol achieved a response rate of 66% and an acute remission rate of 42% in patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder, surpassing the 29% response rate of …
Summary: A groundbreaking study has brought to light the significant impact of patients’ beliefs on the effectiveness of neurostimulation treatments for conditions like depression and ADHD. The research team found that patients’ perceptions of receiving either real or placebo treatments often had more of an impact on outcomes than the treatments themselves. Results showed that …
New Study Reveals that Traditional Medicinal Plants Can Improve Resilience to Chronic Stress in Fruit Flies New findings from researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in Germany show that chronic stress can lead to depression-like behaviors in fruit flies, Drosophila melanogaster, affecting their motivation and activity levels. However, the use of Ayurvedic medicinal plants, …
John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has filed for a retrial in the lawsuit brought by Netflix’s Maya Kowalski only two weeks after she was awarded $261 million. The hospital was found guilty of falsely imprisoning and battering Kowalski but is now alleging that the jury foreman violated strict conduct rules. The hospital has accused juror …
New Study Shows that TMS Magnet Therapy Eases Depression Symptoms within a Week By Marc Lallanilla Published Nov. 21, 2023, 1:13 p.m. ET Using magnets to treat depression might sound like a wild sci-fi experiment, but it’s actually a proven therapy that works. The treatment, known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), has been extensively researched …
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? In this informative video, Dr. Neha Pathak enlightens viewers about Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly abbreviated as SAD. This condition is characterized by a consistent occurrence of symptoms in fall and winter. Losing daylight during these seasons can lead to feelings of tiredness, sluggishness, and increased irritability. For about 5% …
Key Genetic and Cognitive Factors Linked to Depression New research has uncovered important genetic and cognitive components associated with depression. Studies have revealed that genetic variants can impact brain structure in adolescents, and larger brain areas linked to emotion processing may serve as early intervention targets. Moreover, depression has been found to significantly affect reasoning …
New research reveals more about Postpartum Depression in Men including Approval of Medication designed to address PPD Only 1 in 7 women develops postpartum depression (PPD) after having a baby. In an announcement this summer about the approval of Zurzuvae, the first PPD medication for women, Dr. Tiffany Farchione, director of the psychiatry division of …