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Research in fruit flies pinpoints brain pathways involved in alcohol-induced insomnia

Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for alcohol-related sleep loss, helping people recover from alcohol …

Scientists reveal gut microbes’ hidden role in anxiety: Could probiotics be the next mental health breakthrough?

Could the key to easing anxiety be hidden in our gut? Scientists have discovered a crucial connection between gut microbes and anxiety-related behavior. Their research suggests that microbial metabolites — specifically indoles — play a direct role in…

Study finds new link between food choices, depression and Alzheimer’s Disease

New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to early memory problems.

Mouth bacteria may hold insight into your future brain function

A new study has found that certain bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Carbohydrate cravings in depression

Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. The mental illness has been proven to lead to changes in eating behavior. Researchers have discovered that although patients with depression generally have less appetite, they prefer carbohydrate-rich fo…

Beyond the gut: A new frontier in IBS treatment by targeting the brain

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may alleviate IBS symptoms by acting directly on the ce…