https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/mental_health/ Read the latest research as well as in-depth information on clinical depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD and other mental health disorders in adults, teens, and children. en-us Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:09:38 EST Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:09:38 EST 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/mental_health/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260208203013.htm A new international study points to a specific brain network as the core driver of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists found that this network becomes overly connected, disrupting not just movement but also thinking and other bodily functions. When researchers targeted it with non-invasive brain stimulation, patients showed much stronger symptom improvement than with conventional stimulation. The discovery could reshape how Parkinson’s is diagnosed and treated. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:37:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260208203013.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030554.htm Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring transcranial focused ultrasound, a noninvasive technology that can precisely stimulate deep regions of the brain that were previously off-limits. In a new “roadmap” paper, they explain how this method could finally let scientists test cause-and-effect in consciousness research, not just observe correlations. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:42:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030554.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260124073920.htm A large, decades-long study suggests that signs of ADHD in childhood may have consequences that extend well beyond school and behavior. Researchers followed nearly 11,000 people from childhood into midlife and found that those with strong ADHD traits at age 10 were more likely to experience multiple physical health problems and health-related disability by their mid-40s. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:39:20 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260124073920.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260120000328.htm Researchers report that vagus nerve stimulation helped many people with long-standing, treatment-resistant depression feel better—and stay better—for at least two years. Most participants had lived with depression for decades and had exhausted nearly every other option. Those who improved at one year were very likely to maintain or increase their gains over time. Even some patients who didn’t respond initially improved after longer treatment. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:44:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260120000328.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228074451.htm Tiny lab-grown brains are offering an unprecedented look at how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder disrupt neural activity. Researchers found distinct electrical firing patterns that could identify these conditions with high accuracy. The discovery opens the door to more precise diagnoses and personalized drug testing. Instead of guessing medications, doctors may one day see what works before treating the patient. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 07:44:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228074451.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251225235942.htm ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain. Brain scans revealed that these medications activate reward and alertness systems, helping children stay interested in tasks they would normally avoid. The drugs even reversed brain patterns linked to sleep deprivation. Researchers say this could complicate ADHD diagnoses if poor sleep is the real underlying problem. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:59:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251225235942.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084855.htm A massive global genetics study is reshaping how we understand mental illness—and why diagnoses so often pile up. By analyzing genetic data from more than six million people, researchers uncovered deep genetic connections across 14 psychiatric conditions, showing that many disorders share common biological roots. Instead of existing in isolation, these conditions fall into five overlapping families, helping explain why depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders so frequently occur together. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:28:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084855.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084852.htm New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits like creativity, humor, and hyperfocus as personal strengths. Across the board, using these strengths was linked to better quality of life and fewer mental health symptoms. The study suggests that embracing strengths could be a game-changer for ADHD support. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:51:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084852.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251202052213.htm Nitrous oxide may offer quick, short-term relief for people with major depression, especially those who haven’t responded to standard medications. The meta-analysis found rapid improvements after a single dose and more sustained benefits after repeated treatments. Side effects were generally mild and brief, though researchers stress the need for larger, longer-term studies. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251202052213.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251110021114.htm Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with genetic variants linked to early adversity. Drugs that block SGK1 could offer a new kind of antidepressant, especially for patients resistant to SSRIs. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:28:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251110021114.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013027.htm Using powerful 7-Tesla brain imaging, researchers mapped how the brainstem manages pain differently across the body. They discovered that distinct regions activate for facial versus limb pain, showing the brain’s built-in precision pain control system. The findings could lead to targeted, non-opioid treatments that use cannabinoid mechanisms instead of opioids, offering safer pain relief options. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:36:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013027.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251027023816.htm Generalized anxiety disorder affects millions, often trapping sufferers in cycles of fear and isolation that conventional medications barely relieve. At UCSF, neuroscientist Jennifer Mitchell is testing a pharmaceutical form of LSD called MM120, which has shown striking results in reducing symptoms by promoting neuroplasticity and easing rigid thought patterns. In clinical trials, a single dose significantly outperformed standard treatments, offering hope to those who have found little relief elsewhere. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:42:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251027023816.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251014014304.htm Groundbreaking Harvard research is exposing hidden energy failures inside brain cells that may drive major psychiatric conditions. By studying reprogrammed neurons, scientists are revealing how cellular metabolism shapes mood, thought, and cognition. The work calls for abandoning rigid diagnostic categories in favor of biology-based systems that reflect true complexity. It marks a decisive shift toward preventive and precision mental healthcare. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:21:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251014014304.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251013040343.htm Finasteride, a common hair-loss drug, has long been tied to depression and suicide, but regulators ignored the warnings. Prof. Mayer Brezis’s review exposes global data showing psychiatric harm and a pattern of inaction by Merck and the FDA. Despite its cosmetic use, the drug’s effects on brain chemistry can be devastating. Brezis calls for urgent regulatory reforms and post-marketing studies to protect public health. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:48:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251013040343.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251006051124.htm Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region called the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) becomes hyperactive when animals learn that alcohol eases the agony of withdrawal. This circuit helps explain why people relapse: their brains learn that alcohol brings relief from stress and anxiety. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:11:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251006051124.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250915202839.htm Preschoolers with ADHD are often given medication right after diagnosis, against medical guidelines that recommend starting with behavioral therapy. Limited access to therapy and physician pressures drive early prescribing, despite risks and reduced effectiveness in young children. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:10:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250915202839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250915202834.htm Researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered that measuring long-term stress through children’s hair samples can reveal early signs of mental health risks in those living with chronic physical illnesses. Children with persistently high cortisol were more likely to struggle with anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges, while those whose stress markers declined showed fewer problems. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 02:47:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250915202834.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250908175446.htm UC Berkeley researchers mapped the brain circuits that control growth hormone during sleep, uncovering a feedback system where sleep fuels hormone release, and the hormone regulates wakefulness. The discovery helps explain links between poor sleep, obesity, diabetes, and cognitive decline, while opening new paths for treating sleep and metabolic disorders. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:23:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250908175446.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250828002404.htm Using cannabis to self-medicate comes with hidden dangers—new research shows these users face higher paranoia and consume more THC. Childhood trauma further amplifies the risks, especially emotional abuse, which strongly predicts paranoia. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:24:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250828002404.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011817.htm Researchers discovered that PTSD may be driven by excess GABA from astrocytes, not neurons. This chemical imbalance disrupts the brain’s ability to forget fear. A new drug, KDS2010, reverses this effect in mice and is already in human trials. It could represent a game-changing therapy. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:37:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011817.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013905.htm A massive European study has uncovered a powerful connection between hearing loss, loneliness, and memory decline. Researchers at the University of Geneva found that older adults with hearing impairments who also feel lonely—regardless of actual social isolation—experience faster cognitive decline. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:20:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013905.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250710113151.htm What if your brain is the reason some pain feels unbearable? Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a hidden brain circuit that gives pain its emotional punch—essentially transforming ordinary discomfort into lasting misery. This breakthrough sheds light on why some people suffer more intensely than others from conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD. By identifying the exact group of neurons that link physical pain to emotional suffering, the researchers may have found a new target for treating chronic pain—without relying on addictive medications. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:37:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250710113151.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529140137.htm Humans and mice share persistent brain-activity patterns in response to adverse sensory experience, scientists find, opening a window to our emotions and, perhaps, neuropsychiatric disorders. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:01:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529140137.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124428.htm Persons with Parkinson's disease increasingly lose their mobility over time and are eventually unable to walk. Hope for these patients rests on deep brain stimulation, also known as a brain pacemaker. In a current study, researchers investigated whether and how stimulation of a certain region of the brain can have a positive impact on ambulatory ability and provide patients with higher quality of life. To do this, the researchers used a technique in which the nerve cells are activated and deactivated via light. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:44:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124428.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124618.htm A new study confirms that children of people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing psychopathology compared to children whose parents do not have these conditions. The study, examines how the clinical and social characteristics of parents influence the mental health of their offspring. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:46:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124618.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124256.htm SSRIs boosted the ability of T cells to kill cancer cells and suppressed tumor growth in both mouse and human tumor models. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:42:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124256.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516165139.htm A new study suggests that it might be possible to personalize care for people with bipolar disorder, using the results of detailed personality tests. It finds that such tests might help identify people who have certain combinations of personality traits that could raise or lower their risk of repeated depressive episodes or poor functioning in everyday life. Fri, 16 May 2025 16:51:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516165139.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132119.htm Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their personal beliefs and values. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:21:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132119.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515131952.htm New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms -- like exclusion from group chats -- can trigger PTSD-level distress. Nearly 90% of teens experienced some form of cyberbullying, accounting for 32% of the variation in trauma symptoms. Indirect harassment was most common, with more than half reporting hurtful comments, rumors or deliberate exclusion. What mattered most was the overall amount of cyberbullying: the more often a student was targeted, the more trauma symptoms they showed. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:19:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515131952.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180742.htm A recent study reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children and adolescents is more than three years. However, reliable, controlled data on the safety of marketed ADHD medicines in children are available for only one year of follow-up. Wed, 14 May 2025 18:07:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180742.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508172451.htm Engineers created a new point-of-care test that measures cortisol in saliva to help doctors diagnose depression and anxiety. Thu, 08 May 2025 17:24:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508172451.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505170641.htm In a recent clinical study, patients with treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder were symptom-free up to six months after completing traditional therapy paired with vagus nerve stimulation. Mon, 05 May 2025 17:06:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505170641.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142254.htm Childhood trauma significantly increases the likelihood of engaging in harmful alcohol consumption, smoking and illicit drug use, by the age of 18. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:22:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142254.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142245.htm Depression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but mechanisms underlying these conditions are poorly understood. New research has linked the body's immune response with schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and bipolar disorder. The study demonstrates mental health conditions might be affected by the whole body as well as changes in the brain. The findings could pave the way for better treatments of some mental health conditions. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:22:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142245.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142231.htm Researchers have identified the neural mechanisms in the brain that regulate both positive and negative impressions of a social encounter, as well as how an imbalance between the two could lead to common neuropsychiatric disorders. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:22:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142231.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429162120.htm People who have damage to a specific part of their brains are more likely to be impulsive, and new research has found that damage also makes them more likely to be influenced by other people. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:21:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429162120.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250425113347.htm A new study sheds new light on these big questions, illuminating a general principle of neural processing in a mysterious region of the midbrain that is the very origin of our central serotonin (5-HT) system, a key part of the nervous system involved in a remarkable range of cognitive and behavioral functions. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:33:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250425113347.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421221121.htm Neuroscientists have developed a new treatment approach for a language disorder that combines traditional speech therapy with noninvasive electrical stimulation of the brain. Brain stimulation helped induce neuroplasticity, the brain's capacity to continue to reorganize and learn. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:11:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421221121.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421162931.htm Capitalizing on the flexibility of tiny cells inside the body's smallest blood vessels may be a powerful spinal cord repair strategy, new research suggests. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:29:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421162931.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250418112902.htm For adults over the age of 65, higher levels of both insomnia symptoms and sleep medication use were associated with higher risk of disability a year later, according to a new study. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:29:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250418112902.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414162049.htm Researchers have developed a new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD that harnesses the psychedelic's therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:20:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414162049.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110035.htm Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110035.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407173105.htm Eight weeks of mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy were associated with improved pain, physical function and quality of life and reduced daily opioid dose in adults with chronic low back pain that required treated with daily opioids, according to a new study. This is one of the largest studies to date to evaluate mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy as treatment for opioid-treated chronic pain. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:31:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407173105.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407003454.htm A new study has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood pressure and heart rate after weeks or a few months of use. There have been concerns about the side effects of ADHD medications but the new findings, coupled with other studies, suggest that the benefits of taking these medications outweigh the risks, while highlighting the need for careful monitoring. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:34:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407003454.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331151251.htm Fear of emotions among couples with PTSD is associated with unproductive communication, according to a new study. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:12:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331151251.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115641.htm An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the findings of a study which shows that, compared with healthy individuals, patients with an ADHD diagnosis have more iron in certain regions of their brain along with higher levels of neurofilaments[1] (NfL) in their blood. These markers have been consistently reported to be characteristic of old age-related dementias such as Alzheimer's disease and can be measured in its early stages. The study confirms that ADHD may be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia later in life and it provides first evidence for a neurological mechanism possibly involved. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:56:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115641.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141402.htm Climate change is not just an environmental issue -- it's a mental health crisis impacting on adolescent wellbeing right now in areas most affected by climate change, according to new research. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:14:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141402.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141236.htm Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:12:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141236.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312145730.htm Scientists have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances rehabilitation and enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:57:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312145730.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305164522.htm A study of people who started ADHD stimulant treatment via telehealth vs in-person visits shows no difference in risk of new substance use disorders except for young adults age 26-34. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:45:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305164522.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305135202.htm Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40% more likely to develop anxiety disorders by adulthood. But most people who endure these experiences during childhood and adolescence prove to be resilient to these mental health effects. A new study finds that when this adversity occurs during brain development may affect how susceptible people are to anxiety and other psychiatric problems as adults. According to the study experiencing low-to-moderate levels of adversity during middle childhood (between the ages of 6 and 12) and adolescence may foster resilience to anxiety later in life. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:52:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305135202.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250303141656.htm A decade of studies from labs around the world provide a growing evidence base that increasing the power of the brain's gamma rhythms could help fight Alzheimer's, and perhaps other, neurological diseases. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:16:56 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250303141656.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250228113558.htm Anthropologists, social scientists and veterans are analyze the relationship between the hormones cortisol and testosterone and PTSD in a non-industrialized society. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:35:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250228113558.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227125519.htm A new study suggests a nasal spray developed to target neuroinflammation could one day be an effective treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI). By studying the effects of the nasal anti-CD3 in a mouse model of TBI, researchers found the spray could reduce damage to the central nervous system and behavioral deficits, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for TBI and other acute forms of brain injury. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:55:19 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227125519.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122049.htm Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother and child, according to a new scientific statement. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:20:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122049.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250218203744.htm A new psychological therapy has been found to reduce rates of violence and aggression among male offenders with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:37:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250218203744.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206223911.htm Researchers have achieved total chemical synthesis of the psychoactive compound ibogaine and its analogs from pyridine. The discovery will make it easier to explore the therapeutic possibilities of ibogaine. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:39:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206223911.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127124440.htm Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must be synchronized with the body's natural rhythms -- heartbeat and breathing. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:44:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127124440.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123110251.htm Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a new study. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:02:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123110251.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114204144.htm Waking up does not activate an increase in the release of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol does, however, increase in the hours prior to wakening as part of the body's preparation for the next day, new research has found. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:41:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114204144.htm