Stress levels in mothers—measured by a hormone linked to anxiety and other health problems—is related to changes in areas of the infant brain associated with emotional development, the study suggests.
Nov 24, 2020
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A new study now recommends that, in addition to routine medical check-ups, health professionals should also ask pregnant woman about their psychological well-being
Nov 18, 2020
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Past social experiences can affect the mental state of humans and the functional state of animals' brains, causing individuals to behave differently in the same situation or facing the same stimulus.
Nov 4, 2020
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A new study of asylum seekers in Germany suggests that, among those with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few receive a diagnosis from the health care system, and of those diagnosed, ...
Oct 7, 2020
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During the 'intelligent lockdown' in the Netherlands this spring, the respondents in a Leiden study reported a mild increase in their stress levels. This extra stress could have a negative effect on families, particularly ...
Oct 6, 2020
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Oxytocin is one of the most important hormones between a mother and her baby. Researchers at Kyoto University and Azabu University in Japan report in a new study that the levels of oxytocin correspond to a mother's sensitivity ...
Sep 30, 2020
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New research from the University of Sydney finds that even low levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have an impact on a child's brain development and is associated with greater psychological and behavioral problems ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Scientists have shown that the babies of mothers dealing with anxiety or depression exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress than babies of healthy mothers, when given a standard stress test. These babies show a significantly ...
Sep 14, 2020
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A new study found a surprising association between frequent and severe nightmares and cardiovascular disease in veterans, even after controlling for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Aug 27, 2020
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Researchers have identified a pattern of longer-term symptoms likely to be experienced by people who were hospitalized with the COVID-19 infection.
Aug 6, 2020
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