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Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers ass

Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers ass
Emotional problems in young people were rising rapidly even before the pandemic

Emotional problems in young people were rising rapidly even before the pandemic

byCardiff UniversityMean emotional problems score by age, 2013–2019. Error bars indicate 95% confidence intervals. The 2015 survey represents a predicted midpoint figure. Credit:Journal of

Emotional problems in young people were rising rapidly even before the pandemic

byCardiff UniversityMean emotional problems score by age, 2013–2019. Error bars indicate 95% confidence intervals. The 2015 survey represents a predicted midpoint figure. Credit:Journal of
Study finds that nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress

Study finds that nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStroke is an abrupt, devastating disease that instantly changes a person's life and has the potentially to cause lasting disability o

Study finds that nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStroke is an abrupt, devastating disease that instantly changes a person's life and has the potentially to cause lasting disability o
The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers

The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers

by Başak Türker and Delphine Oudiette,The ConversationCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsIn his sci-fi film "Inception," (2010), Christopher Nolan imagined his protagonist slipping into other

The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers

by Başak Türker and Delphine Oudiette,The ConversationCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsIn his sci-fi film "Inception," (2010), Christopher Nolan imagined his protagonist slipping into other
Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Alexander Kovalev from PexelsIn a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has s

Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Alexander Kovalev from PexelsIn a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has s
Examining the pitfalls of computer-based psychotherapy

Examining the pitfalls of computer-based psychotherapy

by Stefan Stöcklin,University of ZurichPrognostic Risk Index (PROG) as a Function of 4 Treatment Submodalities in Samples of Randomized Clinical Trials on Face-to-Face Therapy (FTF) and Internet

Examining the pitfalls of computer-based psychotherapy

by Stefan Stöcklin,University of ZurichPrognostic Risk Index (PROG) as a Function of 4 Treatment Submodalities in Samples of Randomized Clinical Trials on Face-to-Face Therapy (FTF) and Internet
Brain study uncovers new insights into major depressive disorder in adolescents

Brain study uncovers new insights into major depressive disorder in adolescents

by TranSpreadRelationships between nodal properties derived from the CTNs and clinical and neuropsychological variables in the adolescent MDD patients. Values in the scatter plots were residuals of th

Brain study uncovers new insights into major depressive disorder in adolescents

by TranSpreadRelationships between nodal properties derived from the CTNs and clinical and neuropsychological variables in the adolescent MDD patients. Values in the scatter plots were residuals of th
'Rapidly increasing' COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 dominating the Northeast US

'Rapidly increasing' COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 dominating the Northeast US

by Evan Rosen, New York Daily NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rapidly growing JN.1 coronavirus subvariant is now responsible for approximately one-third of new COVID-19 infections in the Nor

'Rapidly increasing' COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 dominating the Northeast US

by Evan Rosen, New York Daily NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rapidly growing JN.1 coronavirus subvariant is now responsible for approximately one-third of new COVID-19 infections in the Nor
Machine learning can predict aggressive behaviors in youth with autism

Machine learning can predict aggressive behaviors in youth with autism

by Elana GotkineFor inpatient youths with autism, machine learning analyses of preceding changes in peripheral physiology can predict imminent aggressive behaviors before they occur, according to a st

Machine learning can predict aggressive behaviors in youth with autism

by Elana GotkineFor inpatient youths with autism, machine learning analyses of preceding changes in peripheral physiology can predict imminent aggressive behaviors before they occur, according to a st
Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

by Family Care CenterDr. Charles Weber demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment at Family Care Center's Lowry Clinic in Denver. Credit: Family Care CenterBy making slight mod

Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

by Family Care CenterDr. Charles Weber demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment at Family Care Center's Lowry Clinic in Denver. Credit: Family Care CenterBy making slight mod
Long-term air pollution exposure tied to higher depression, anxiety risk

Long-term air pollution exposure tied to higher depression, anxiety risk

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to multiple air pollutants is associated with an increased risk for depression and anxiety, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Psychiatry.Teng

Long-term air pollution exposure tied to higher depression, anxiety risk

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to multiple air pollutants is associated with an increased risk for depression and anxiety, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Psychiatry.Teng
New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being

New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing advanced brain scanning technology, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member

New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing advanced brain scanning technology, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member