Category: Mental Health
The Song “1-800-273-8255” by Hip-Hop Artist Logic Helped Reduce the Number of Suicides Study Shows
The song “1-800-273-8255” by hip-hop artist Logic has been directly linked to a higher number of calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and a decrease in suicides. Suicide …Scientists Developing Bacteria to Improve Mental Health and Wellness
The gut has a lot to do with health. It’s not surprising, then, that scientists are increasingly probing the effects that microbes inhabiting it can have on wellness. Now, …
Alzheimer’s Disease: Are We Getting Closer to Making a Vaccine against It?
Key Takeaways: Researchers focus on soluble β-amyloid (β1-14) with a unique hairpin structure, aiming to prevent plaque formation rather than clearing existing ones. The TAP01 antibody binds to β1-14’s …Researchers Develop an Electrical Stimulating System for Cognitive Enhancement
A team of three scientists from the University of Minnesota and Massachusetts General Hospital, found a method to improve brain functions related to self-control and mental flexibility through electrical …TikTok May Have Unintentionally Amplified the Symptoms of Tourette Syndrome in Teenage Girls
Key Takeaways: Doctors report a rise in sudden-onset tics among teenage girls during the pandemic, with TikTok use potentially playing a role. Stress, anxiety, and social media exposure may …
BRAIN Initiative: The First Comprehensive Atlas of Brain Cells as Proposed by Neuroscientists
Even with the discovery of many distinct groups of cells in the brain by other scientists, this particular discovery of all the cell kinds in the primary motor cortex …Phenchol a Compound That Is Found in Basil May Be Effective against Alzheimer’s Disease
Sometimes the most common foods have surprising properties. This is the case with basil, which contains a molecule called phenchol that acts on Alzheimer’s symptoms through the intestines. Our …