Psychology & Psychiatry
Compound found in red wine opens door for new treatments for depression, anxiety
Like to unwind with a glass of red wine after a stressful day? Don't give alcohol all the credit.
Jul 26, 2019
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Neuropharmacology
Health
A new therapeutic avenue for treating insomnia
Insomnia is one of the major sleep problems with an estimated prevalence of 10 percent to 15 percent in the general population and 30 percent to 60 percent in the older population. Moreover, insomnia frequently co-occurs ...
Oct 26, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Masking the memory of fear: Treating anxiety disorders such as PTSD with an opioid
Anxiety disorders such as phobias and PTSD are fairly common problems in society. One of the prime causes of anxiety disorders is the inability to overcome the fear for certain contexts when they no longer apply. Attempts ...
Feb 18, 2020
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Neuroscience
Intellectual pursuits may buffer the brain against addiction
Challenging the idea that addiction is hardwired in the brain, a new UC Berkeley study of mice suggests that even a short time spent in a stimulating learning environment can rewire the brain's reward system and buffer it ...
Jul 14, 2015
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Neuroscience
Research identifies a way to block memories associated with PTSD or drug addiction
New research from Western University could lead to better treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and drug addiction by effectively blocking memories. The research performed by Nicole Lauzon, a PhD candidate ...
Dec 5, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Overeating and depressed? Team finds connection—and maybe a solution
Chronic overeating and stress are tied to an increased risk of depression and anxiety, and in a new study, Yale researchers explain why that happens and suggest a possible solution.
Dec 21, 2015
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Promising drug could treat debilitating movement problems in people with Parkinson's
Results from a study looking at an experimental drug to tackle the debilitating side effect of dyskinesia, have offered hope that it may have potential as a future treatment for people with Parkinson's.
Mar 2, 2020
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Neuroscience
Neuropeptide may aid targeted anxiety therapy
The targeted control of biochemical processes and neuronal signalling pathways using the messenger substance neuropeptide Y could help in the future treatment of anxiety disorders. This is demonstrated in research findings ...
Nov 21, 2016
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Neuroscience
Researchers report that the acute use of cannabinoids depresses motor neuron activity
Why does the habitual marijuana user have difficulties speaking, breathing or swallowing food? Is it true that people who use marijuana may suffer acute lack of motor coordination? Does the use of cannabis cause muscular ...
Feb 23, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Multi-mechanism approach to treating neonatal hypoxic ischemia
Hypothermia alone, the current standard of care, neuroprotects roughly 50 percent of newborns with moderate to severe hypoxic ischemia. Therefore, half of all affected newborns are left with developmental, cognitive and motor ...
Sep 1, 2017
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