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Singing to preterm infants during kangaroo care reduces maternal anxiety

Premature births are stressful experiences that increase the risk of anxiety for mothers and may hinder the development of interaction between mother and infant. A new study indicates that the combination of singing and kangaroo care boosts the wellbei…

How our brains know when something’s different

Scientists discovered how a set of high frequency brain waves may help us unconsciously know when something’s different by comparing memories of the past with present experiences.

Gut microbiota plays a role in brain function and mood regulation

Depression is a mental disorder that affects more than 264 million people of all ages worldwide. Understanding its mechanisms is vital for the development of effective therapeutic strategies. Scientists recently conducted a study showing that an imbala…

Strong social support decreases mental health problems in young adults

Early adulthood, a transitional life stage marked by major changes in social roles and responsibilities, can bring with it an increase of mental health problems.

Strong social support decreases mental health problems in young adults

Early adulthood, a transitional life stage marked by major changes in social roles and responsibilities, can bring with it an increase of mental health problems.

Rewiring stroke survivors brains could alleviate depression

Researchers have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of depression after stroke, using a high frequency brain stimulation device to improve low moods.

Persistence of Zika virus in the brain causes long-term problems in mice

The Zika virus can remain in mouse brain for extended periods, leading to long-term neurological and behavioral consequences, according to a new study.

Promising treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD

The mental symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder improve following treatment with a progesterone receptor modulator. The mechanism of action of the study drug provides insights into the potential molecular mechanisms underlying this disorder and …

Brains work harder while processing descriptions of motion in other languages

Different languages describe motion differently, according to distinct lexical rules. And though we may not consciously notice those rules, we follow them — and researchers have found they affect how our brains perceive and process descriptions of phy…

Five-minute EEG recordings: A key to the symptoms of Parkinson’s

Pathological changes related to the disability of Parkinson’s patients can already be detected in signals from the scalp without the need to open the skull.