Studies reveal how instability may shape infant attention, brain activity and emotional regulation
A baby's brain is always listening, watching and learning—even when the world around it is chaotic and makes no sense.
Aug 29, 2026
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Polycyclic Compounds: News and Research on Pregnanolone
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New medicine piggybacks onto fat absorption pathways to allow oral delivery in major depressive disorder
Monash University and Seaport Therapeutics have developed a new approach to delivering drug molecules that piggybacks onto natural fat absorption pathways to allow oral delivery of some drugs previously requiring injection. ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Pregnant? Researchers discover that it may decrease your 'fear memory'
There's a reason that the term "mom brain" exists. In recent years, research has shown that the forgetfulness and general fogginess that mothers can experience after giving birth, both immediately and in the long term, is ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Neurosteroids identified as potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression
Depression, characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness and a lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities, is one of the most common mental health disorders. Recent estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) ...
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Social media users claim antihistamines help symptoms—here's what the evidence says
A number of videos have surfaced recently on social media with women claiming that common medications used to treat allergies and heartburn have helped them manage symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But is ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Research uncovers molecular basis for male, female stress response variations
A new study led by researchers at UF Health has uncovered why males and females may experience stress differently, providing crucial insights into how the brain's molecular mechanisms adapt to acute challenges.
Feb 13, 2025
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Brain signals linked to sweet taste preference discovered
Researchers at Stony Brook University used genetic manipulation in a laboratory brain model to demonstrate that neurosteroids, signals involved in mood regulation and stress, can reduce the sensitivity and preference for ...
Feb 10, 2025
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Research findings may lead to blood test to predict risk of postpartum depression
Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood during the third trimester of pregnancy, according ...
Jan 30, 2025
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Discovery of gut microbe's role in progesterone metabolism offers new fertility insights
Progesterone is a crucial hormone for successful embryo implantation and maintaining a normal pregnancy. Insufficient levels of progesterone are common contributors to IVF treatment failure and early miscarriage. In assisted ...
Jan 13, 2025
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Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence
It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas released by some gut bacteria stimulates other gut bacteria to produce a hormone involved in pregnancy and in an FDA-approved treatment ...
May 27, 2024
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