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AbbVie targets psychedelic-based depression drug market with $1.2 billion deal  Reuters AbbVie to Acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ Bretisilocin, a Novel, Investigational Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder, Expanding Psychiatry Pipeline  PR Newswire AbbVie wagers more than $1B on Gilgamesh’s psychedelic drug  Yahoo Finance AbbVie to buy Gilgamesh’s psychedelic drug for up to $1.2 billion  statnews.com AbbVie to buy psychedelic drug from partner Gilgamesh  Endpoints News Source link

Summary: A new study identifies brain area 46 in the marmoset dorsolateral prefrontal cortex as a key regulator of mood-related behavior. When this region was inactivated, the animals showed less interest in rewards and heightened sensitivity to threats, mimicking depression and anxiety symptoms. Researchers also discovered a functional network connecting areas 46, 32, and 25 that helps counterbalance these effects, …

Share on PinterestDiets rich in minerals, especially potassium, were linked to a lower depression risk in a new study. Image credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy About 5% of the world’s adult population lives with depression. Past research shows that people can help lower their risk for depression by following healthy lifestyle guidelines, such as eating a nutritious diet. A new study has …

The meta-analysis of 33 studies, the first of its kind, looked at the relationship between sensitivity and common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Researchers found there was a significant, positive relationship between the two, concluding that highly sensitive people are more likely to experience depression and anxiety compared to those who are less sensitive. In the study, …

The results held steady for up to three months after the stimulation and coaching ended. “One person had 3,000 daily steps in the beginning of the study, but she improved to 10,000 steps in the end,” said On-Yee Lo , an assistant scientist at the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife, and the study’s lead …

Postpartum Depression & The Selkie Wife: On Motherhood, Loss of Self, And Coming Back To Shore  The Mom Edit Source link

It’s not your imagination. Your period may be making your depression worse.  The Washington Post Source link

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New research looking at the aftermath of some of the deadliest wildfires to have struck the US in recent years has shed light on the devastating effects the disasters have on human health, with impacts that extend far beyond the official death toll and injury counts. Three studies published this week examine the long-term fallout from the Maui and Los …

Key Questions Answered Q: How does genetic risk for depression affect the brain?A: Young adults with a higher genetic predisposition to depression showed reduced brain activity in key areas linked to decision-making and emotional regulation during reward and punishment tasks. Q: Does this occur before symptoms of depression appear?A: Yes. The study identified these brain activity differences in people with …