Largest study ever done on cannabis and brain function finds impact on working memory
A study published in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks.
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Using machine learning to predict how people diagnosed with major depressive disorder respond to treatment
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental health condition characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest in everyday activities, appetite changes, sleep disturbances and, in extreme cases, suicidal ...
Sleep's secret power: Blocking unwanted memories
The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind, according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Jan 2, 2025
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Intermittent theta burst stimulation found to more effective for treating schizophrenia symptoms than other approaches
Schizophrenia, which is characterized by positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations and delusions), negative symptoms (diminished emotional expressions or avolition), and cognitive impairments (attention deficits and poor learning ...
Dec 3, 2024
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Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be early indicator of Alzheimer's disease
A brain region affected very early in Alzheimer's disease may explain why some aging people are at greater risk of financial exploitation. That is the key finding of our new study, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex.
Nov 25, 2024
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People with schizophrenia show distinct brain activity when faced with conflicting information, research finds
Scientists have known for decades that the classic symptoms of schizophrenia, such as jumping to conclusions or difficulty adjusting to new information, can be attributed to poor communication between the cerebral cortex ...
Nov 7, 2024
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New study identifies genetic changes in brain development that may contribute to schizophrenia
A collaborative study between researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Harvard Medical School has identified genetic mutations that occur during brain development and may contribute to the development ...
Oct 11, 2024
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Brain electrical stimulation suppresses appetite: A new obesity treatment?
The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome by a team led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of Human Care Electro-Medical Device Research Center, Electro-Medical Equipment Research Division ...
Aug 12, 2024
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Our brains respond differently to human and AI-generated speech, but we still struggle to tell them apart
People are not very good at distinguishing between human voices and voices generated by artificial intelligence (AI), but our brains do respond differently to human and AI voices, according to research presented today (Tuesday) ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Researchers discover top-down signals in brain circuits regulating depression
Understanding and treating depression, a potentially debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, remains a major priority among researchers in the field of neuroscience. For example, major ...
May 20, 2024
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