Male children who frequently play video games are less likely to develop depression
Researchers examined more than 11,000 adolescents as part of the Millennium Cohort Study.
New research explores how typical and fast-acting antidepressants bind to TRKB neurotrophic receptors
The research was published in the journal Cell.
Bad mood or depression may be exacerbated by irregular sleep schedules
The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
African-American women with hypertension more likely to be diagnosed with depression
Researchers studied more than 300 African-American women in mid-adulthood regarded as having low socioeconomic status.
Stigma about a woman’s weight is fueled by body shape, not amount of fat
The findings appeared in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science.
Non-heterosexual people more likely to suffer from mental illness and substance abuse
The participants were between the ages of 16 and 64.
Diagnosis of cognitive disorders may be predicted by differences in walking patterns
The study focused on the walking patterns of 500 participants, while also examining their brain function.
How certain microRNAs may serve as biomarkers for mild traumatic brain injury
Their results were released in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
The risk of childhood asthma may be heightened by fetal exposure to antibiotics in mid to late pregnancy
Researchers examined tens of thousands of children as part of the Danish National Birth Cohort.
Researchers unveil a potentially new effective treatment for diabetic retinopathy
The new report appeared in the journal Cell Metabolism.
Mediterranean-style diet linked to increased memory and thinking abilities later in life
Over 500 participants in late-adulthood with no history or diagnosis of dementia were evaluated by the research team.
Hydroxychloroquine failed to provide efficacy against COVID-19 infection
A team of researchers determined that hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine provided no efficacy against COVID-19.