Category: Mental Health
It Will Take Years before We Know the Effect of HPV Vaccines on the Rates of Oral Cancers
HPV vaccines such as Gardasil protect against cervical cancer as well as penile, throat, and mouth cancers. Their widespread use should significantly reduce the number of new cases. But …
An AI Can Identify Psychopaths through Their Head Movements
Researchers have just developed an algorithm that can identify psychopathic traits from a person’s head motion during questioning. This method confirms other studies on nonverbal behaviors associated with deviant …
Vitiligo a Skin Disease That Causes Serious Psychological Distress to Sufferers
Everyone has seen people with more or less extensive white patches on their faces or arms. This skin depigmenting disease is called vitiligo. Although it is not life-threatening, it …
Prion Research Suspended in France as Researcher Dies from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Several French public research institutions have announced the temporary suspension of prion research after a former Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (Inrae) researcher that worked with prions developed …
Study Shows That Lactic Acid Is a Powerful Antidepressant
One of the mechanisms by which exercise helps against depression is the production of lactic acid according to a new study. Exercise is an effective antidepressant. Daily 35 minutes …Iron and Copper Deposits Found in the Brain of Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the formation of plaques between neurons. Scientists have made a new discovery: In the amyloid plaques, deposits of copper and iron in metallic form …Study Shows That Psilocybin Is More Effective Than Antidepressants
Psilocybin is a substance found in hallucinogenic mushrooms. According to a new study, it could reduce symptoms and treat severe forms of depression. Treatments for depression are only effective …