Category: Psychology
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Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs tied to lower depression and anxiety in large Swedish study, raising new questions about mental health benefits
A Swedish registry study suggests Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs are linked to fewer depression and anxiety diagnoses, but researchers say causality is unproven.
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A simple blood test could spot depression risk early by tracking immune cell aging
New research suggests epigenetic aging in monocytes may help identify depression’s emotional symptoms, raising hopes for earlier screening with a simple blood…
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Creatine research shifts beyond the gym: What studies suggest about brain health, mood and aging
Creatine is being studied for brain energy, mood and healthy aging, but experts say benefits vary and evidence for clinical use is still emerging.
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Deep Sleep and Growth Hormone: UC Berkeley Study Maps Brain Circuit That Links Nighttime Repair to Wakefulness
Deep non-REM sleep has long been tied to the body’s biggest overnight growth hormone surge, a rhythm linked to tissue repair, muscle maintenance and metabolic…
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Astrocytes move into the spotlight: New Nature study links overlooked brain cells to fear memories and PTSD pathways
Brain research is increasingly challenging the long-held idea that neurons alone drive fear and trauma responses. A new study in Nature points to astrocytes…
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UCSF study flags FTL1 protein as a driver of brain aging, and a potential new target to restore memory
A UCSF team reports that the FTL1 protein may drive brain aging in mice, and that lowering it restored hippocampal connections and improved memory tests.
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Researchers map a brain pathway that may signal fullness: Astrocytes emerge as a new appetite control target
A new PNAS study highlights astrocytes and the HCAR1 receptor as key players in fullness signals, offering a fresh target for appetite and obesity research.
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Johns Hopkins study spotlights hydrogen sulfide signaling as a potential new target in Alzheimer’s research
Johns Hopkins researchers are investigating how the CSE enzyme and low-level hydrogen sulfide signaling may shape memory and offer a new Alzheimer’s target.
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Depression research takes a new turn: Scientists trace the disorder to specific brain cell types
New single-cell analyses link major depression to altered activity in specific neurons and microglia, offering clearer targets for future treatments and…
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Harvard study traces a gut bacteria link to depression, pointing to an environmental chemical that may fuel inflammation
Harvard researchers describe how a gut bacterium may trigger inflammation via an environmental chemical, offering a new lead on depression biology.