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'Good Vibrations:' Brain Ultrasound Improves Mood
May 15, 2013 Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques aimed at mental and neurological conditions include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression, and transcranial direct current (electrical) ... > full story -
Getting a Grip on Sleep
May 14, 2013 All mammals sleep, as do birds and some insects. However, how this basic function is regulated by the brain remains unclear. According to a new study, a brain region called the lateral habenula plays ... > full story -
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Flu in Pregnancy May Quadruple Child's Risk for Bipolar Disorder
May 14, 2013 Flu in pregnant mothers has been linked to a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child might develop bipolar disorder in adulthood. The findings add to mounting evidence of possible shared ... > full story -
Brain-Imaging Study Links Cannabinoid Receptors to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: First Pharmaceutical Treatment for PTSD Within Reach
May 14, 2013 In a first-of-its-kind effort to illuminate the biochemical impact of trauma, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered a connection between the quantity of cannabinoid receptors in ... > full story -
Routine Screening for Depression Not Recommended for Adults With No Apparent Symptoms of Depression
May 13, 2013 For adults with no apparent symptoms of depression, routine screening is not recommended in primary care settings because of the lack of high-quality evidence on the benefits and harms of screening ... > full story -
Serotonin Mediates Exercise-Induced Generation of New Neurons
May 13, 2013 Mice that exercise in running wheels exhibit increased neurogenesis in the brain. Crucial to this process is serotonin signaling. Surprisingly, mice lacking brain serotonin due to a genetic mutation ... > full story -
Parental Addictions Linked to Adult Children's Depression
May 9, 2013 The offspring of parents who were addicted to drugs or alcohol are more likely to be depressed in adulthood, according to a new study. Investigators have examined the association between parental ... > full story -
Methylphenidate 'Normalizes' Activation in Key Brain Areas in Kids With ADHD, Study Suggests
May 9, 2013 The stimulant drug methylphenidate "normalizes" activation of several brain areas in young patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new ... > full story -
Chronic Pain Sufferers Likely to Have Anxiety
May 8, 2013 Patients coping with chronic pain should also be evaluated for anxiety disorders, according to new ... > full story -
Why Family Conflict Affects Some Children More Than Others
May 8, 2013 New research reveals why some children are badly affected by negative family conflicts while other children survive without significant problems. Researchers found that the way in which children ... > full story
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