Tag Archives: Depression

Summary: A new study shows that sugary drinks don’t just affect physical health—they may also raise the risk of depression in women by disrupting the gut microbiome. Researchers found that high consumption of soft drinks was linked to both a greater likelihood of major depressive disorder and more severe symptoms, particularly among women. The effect appears tied to an increase …

A breakthrough study has identified specific brain cells altered in depression, revealing biological disruptions that could pave the way for targeted therapies. Credit: Shutterstock Research on rare post-mortem brain tissue shows changes in gene activity, offering new insight into the biological basis of depression. Researchers from McGill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered two distinct types of brain cells …

Lower creatine intake associated with greater depression and anxiety  PsyPost Creatine – can this muscle-boosting supplement help sharpen my brain?  BBC Yes, Creatine Can Counteract Stress and Lost Sleep  GQ There Are Rumors About Creatine’s Side Effects. Here’s the Truth, According to Experts.  Men’s Health Creatine could transform menopause health – new research shows why  Women’s Health Source link

Psilocybin therapy linked to lasting depression remission five years later  PsyPost Depression remission endures 5 years after psilocybin trial  Ohio State News Ohio State Study Reveals Magic Mushrooms’ Magic: 67% in Remission From  Hoodline Psilocybin Relieves Depression  Cancer Health Psilocybin Shows Promise for Depression says Greek Researcher  tovima.com Source link

Single dose of psilocybin linked to lasting symptom relief in treatment-resistant depression  PsyPost Source link

Hurricane center says tropical depression could form from Atlantic system  Orlando Sentinel Gulf could creep back to life as peak of hurricane season fast approaches  FOX Weather Odds rise for Tropical Storm Gabrielle formation. Will Hurricane Lorena impact Texas coast?  yahoo.com A potential storm may be a sign the Atlantic hurricane season is coming alive  The Washington Post What does the latest National Hurricane …

Summary: A new study shows that chronic stress causes immune cells called neutrophils to leave bone marrow in the skull and collect in the brain’s protective membranes, where they contribute to depressive symptoms. In mice, blocking an immune “alarm” pathway reduced these cells and improved mood-related behaviors. The findings highlight how stress reshapes the brain’s immune environment and suggest why …

Hurricane center gives high chance tropical depression will form this week  Orlando Sentinel Tropical Depression 7 now ‘likely’ to form soon as disturbance slowly swirls across Atlantic  FOX Weather Tropical Storm Gabrielle Could Form Late This Week. Here’s Where It May Track  The Weather Channel TRACKING THE TROPICS: Odds of development for tropical wave off African coast now ‘high’  Live 5 News South Carolina …

Summary: Depression specifically impairs the ability to learn how to actively avoid unpleasant events, though it does not affect avoidance behavior once learned. Researchers tested 465 participants across a range of depressive symptoms in a task adapted from rodent research, involving sounds and visual cues. Those with more severe symptoms had difficulty at the learning stage but eventually performed at …

Summary: Depression specifically impairs the ability to learn how to actively avoid unpleasant events, though it does not affect avoidance behavior once learned. Researchers tested 465 participants across a range of depressive symptoms in a task adapted from rodent research, involving sounds and visual cues. Those with more severe symptoms had difficulty at the learning stage but eventually performed at …