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Major depressive disorder affects over 280 million people worldwide. While the causes are complex, new research is uncovering the role epigenetics plays in depression. Epigenetic changes can regulate how genes are expressed without altering the DNA sequence it…
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Obesity has been linked to faster brain aging, but can losing weight turn back the clock? A new study provides compelling evidence that shedding pounds through lifestyle changes may attenuate brain aging. Key facts: Participants lost an average of 5% of body w…
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A new brain imaging study provides insight into how antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may bring about symptom improvement in adolescents with major depressive disorder. The findings suggest that changes in a brain region invo…
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A new study reveals that widely prescribed antidepressants may cause persistent erectile dysfunction in a small but significant number of male patients. Key Facts: The study found that serotonergic antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs triple the risk of erecti…
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A new study provides the first evidence that reversing biological brain age in humans is possible within a practical timeframe of around one year. The research demonstrated that an individually tailored regimen of nutraceutical supplements significantly reduce…
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects social interaction and communication. A new brain imaging study provides insights into how disruptions in the brain’s social networks may relate to core autism symptoms. The research identifies specific brain regions and…
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Researchers have found signs of ongoing inflammation in the brains of athletes still experiencing concussion symptoms months or years after their injury, according to a new study published in Journal of Neuroinflammation. The findings suggest the concussion tr…
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Researchers have for the first time reconstructed all neurons and their connections in the brain of a fruit fly larva, revealing fundamental principles of brain organization. The study provides an important scaffold for understanding the neural basis of behavi…
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Cannabis legalization is spreading, but what does it mean for public health? A new review summarizes the research on the impacts of legalizing recreational cannabis use. Key Facts: Recreational cannabis is now legal nationally in Canada, Uruguay, and Malta. 18…
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Summary: A new study reveals how certain genes and education levels impact Alzheimer’s disease risk, even in individuals destined to develop dementia. Key facts: The APOE gene influences Alzheimer’s onset in people with a genetic mutation causing early-onset A…
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