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At baseline, when young women at risk for eating disorders viewed images of supermodels while undergoing fMRI, a reward valuation region of their brains was activated. After the intervention, this reward valuation was more activated by exposure to imag…

A comprehensive set of empirical biomarkers has been established to aid in diagnosis and treatment of psychosis, a groundbreaking study has demonstrated.

Mounting evidence indicates that disturbances in the brain’s glutamate pathway contribute to symptoms of schizophrenia. Thus, the glutamate pathway has become the target of a number of new drug therapies. Findings suggest that at least one of these dru…

‘Delay discounting’ is the tendency to take a smaller reward now rather than waiting for a larger one available later. According to a report, delay discounting is strongly influenced by genetics. Studying 602 twins, researchers found that genes account…

A small clinical trial of a novel antidepressant that stimulates neurogenesis — the production of new brain cells — shows that the compound appears to be safe and may be effective against depression.

Plenty of companies invest big money to provide their employees with upscale workplace eateries or at least catered meals. But are those companies getting a good return on their investment?

Scientists have long known that when sounds are faint or objects are seen through fog in the distance, repetition of these weak or ambiguous sensory ‘inputs’ can result in different perceptions…

Home-delivering meals to seniors may do more than ensure their nutritional health – it may also help their emotional health after a trial shows it reduces feelings of loneliness.

Having a pet offers companionship, comfort and emotional security to millions; many love and cherish them like family members. This can in turn have positive effects on mental health.