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Fight against Alzheimer’s disease: New research on walnuts

An new animal study reveals potential brain-health benefits of a walnut-enriched diet. Researchers suggest that a diet including walnuts may have a beneficial effect in reducing the risk, delaying the onset, slowing the progression of, or preventing Al…

Immune proteins moonlight to regulate brain-cell connections

When it comes to the brain, ‘more is better’ seems like an obvious assumption. But in the case of synapses, which are the connections between brain cells, too many or too few can both disrupt brain function. Researchers recently found an immune-system …

Key factor in transition from moderate to problem drinking

A tiny segment of genetic material known as a microRNA plays a central role in the transition from moderate drinking to binge drinking and other alcohol use disorders, researchers have discovered.

Researchers find why depression and ageing linked to increased disease risk

Psychological stress and stress-related psychiatric disorders are associated with increased risk for aging-related diseases, but the molecular mechanisms underlying this relation are unknown.

Panic attacks associated with fear of bright daylight

Fear of bright daylight is associated with panic disorder, according to new research presented at the ECNP congress in Berlin.

I have anxiety, why is my doctor prescribing an antipsychotic? New drug naming system unveiled

What’s in a name? Doctors have found that the name of the drug you are prescribed significantly influences how the patient sees the treatment.

The psychology behind the mass fear of Ebola

It is human nature to be fearful despite the almost-zero probability of acquiring Ebola in the United States.

Halting schizophrenia before it starts

A new type of program in California aims to prevent schizophrenia before it officially begins.

Overcoming obesity and making it last

Even a modest weight loss can improve overall health.

Biochemical cause of seasonal depression (SAD) confirmed by researchers

New research confirms why some people suffer from the winter blues while others get through the winter without any problems. A longitudinal study has found that that people with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) show significant seasonal differences in…