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A recent study identified that young autistic children with lower clinical severity and greater eye contact are more likely to respond positively to intranasal oxytocin treatment. Highlights: Response Rate: 61.5% of one identified autism subtype responded to o…
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Vestibular migraine is a disabling health condition characterized by severe, recurrent attacks of vertigo. A Cochrane review assessed the benefits and potential harms of medications used to try to prevent these attacks. Key Facts: Only 3 small studies, with 20…
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Ménière’s disease, a debilitating inner ear disorder, has long puzzled scientists and patients alike with its unpredictable episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Recent studies have explored the potential benefits of lifestyle and dietary changes in…
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Minor or subthreshold depression causes significant suffering and impairment, despite falling short of a major depression diagnosis. Effective early treatment is crucial to alleviate symptoms, improve functioning, and prevent progression to major depression. B…
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New research finds that regular running is just as effective as antidepressants for treating depression and anxiety, and leads to better physical health outcomes. Key Facts: In a study of 141 patients, running therapy and antidepressant medication had comparab…
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Curcumin is a natural compound found in turmeric that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Recent research has confirmed curcumin’s wide-ranging health benefits, from reducing inflammation to protecting against neurodegenerative diseases. Key F…
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Visual snow syndrome (VSS) is a perplexing neurological condition characterized by seeing static-like flickering dots across the entire visual field. While much remains unknown about this rare disorder, research continues to uncover clues about potential cause…
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Major depressive disorder affects over 17 million American adults each year. For up to 30% of these patients, standard antidepressant medications fail to provide adequate symptom relief – a condition known as treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Now, new rese…
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Behavioral addictions like internet, sex, and shopping addictions may not be formally recognized as psychiatric conditions, but research shows that treatments can be effective in reducing problematic symptoms. Key Facts: Psychological, pharmacological, and com…
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Researchers have tested an existing medication, modafinil, for treating cocaine addiction. The results show that modafinil can significantly reduce cocaine use, but its effectiveness depends on the situation and circumstances when cocaine is used. Key facts: M…
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