Category: Mental Health
Gene Editing Shows Potential to Reverse Anxiety and Alcohol Dependency Linked to Adolescent Binge Drinking
Research out of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) shows that gene editing may help to cure anxiety and alcohol use disorder in people who had a binge drinking …Assessing the Impact of Binge Drinking Patterns and Genetic Predisposition on the Risk of Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis: Insights from a UCL-Led Study
Excessive alcohol consumption in a short period (one Evening) is worse for the liver than if the drinks are spread out over the week, especially if you have type …
Oxytocin Is Very Important to Healthy Social Interactions Study Shows
What is Oxytocin? Oxytocin, which is known to promote bonding between mother and child, is also an essential pillar for social bonding. Researchers have shown this function in mice. …Up to 50% of People Worldwide May Face a Mental Disorder by Age 75, Based on Data from 29 Countries
A recent cross-national analysis involving 29 countries brings to light a pressing issue in global mental health: the likelihood of developing a mental disorder by the age of 75. …
Functional Neuroimaging Reveals Distinctive Brain Connectivity Patterns as Potential Predictive Markers for Suicide Risk
In a remarkable stride towards understanding the enigmatic realm of suicide risk, researchers from Boston University (UB) have illuminated a captivating breakthrough. Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, …Researchers Develop a Genetic Test to Identify the Most Effective Antidepressant for Each Patient
Major depression is one of the biggest public health burdens. A Canadian study highlights the benefits of pharmacogenomic testing (a type of genetic testing) to identify the right antidepressant …