How Childhood Stress Leaves a Lasting Mark on Brain Cells

11 August 2026

Experiencing severe stress during childhood can leave lasting effects that make people more vulnerable to anxiety, depression and other mood disorders when they face challenges…

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Study Shows How the Adolescent Brain Reshapes Memory

24 July 2026

Scientists have long known that the brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes in decision-making, emotional regulation and memory extending into…

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Inflammation Greatly Increases Depression Risk in Older Adults Suffering from Insomnia

27 July 2025

Chronic inflammation, long recognised for its role in severe physical conditions like heart disease and cancer, may also significantly worsen the psychological consequences of poor…

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Association Between Depression and Increased Risk of Chronic Physical Illnesses

2 March 2025

Adults with a history of depression are found to develop long-term physical conditions approximately 30% more rapidly than those without depression, as revealed by research…

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Higher Incidence of Suicidal Behaviour Among Construction Workers

29 January 2025

Male construction workers exhibit a 50 per cent elevated risk of engaging in suicide attempts and actual suicides, as evidenced by research from the University…

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Recent Study Indicates Frequent Mobile Phone Usage May Elevate Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Smokers and Diabetics

26 September 2024

A recent study has revealed that frequent mobile phone usage is linked to an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases, particularly among active smokers and…

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Therapeutic Interventions Between Children and Parents Offer Biological Healing for Traumatized Youth

8 September 2024

A new study from UC San Francisco has revealed that psychotherapy sessions involving caregivers could help prevent serious diseases later in life for young children…

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Exploring B Vitamin Therapy for Managing the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson’s Disease

30 June 2024

A recent study led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has revealed a significant link between gut microbiota and Parkinson’s disease (PD).…

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Basking in the wonders of nature has been demonstrated to decrease inflammation levels

5 June 2024

Fresh findings from Cornell University have illuminated a compelling link between deriving pleasure from nature and a specific biological mechanism – inflammation. Through meticulous investigation,…

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Stressful experiences during middle age may be a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease in later years

17 May 2024

The study’s findings, which suggest a potential link between stressful experiences in midlife or during childhood and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and…

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Impoverished areas associated with increased risk of dementia and accelerated brain ageing

5 April 2024

Residing in less affluent areas is associated with both quicker brain ageing and a heightened risk of developing dementia early in life, irrespective of an…

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Can changes in health and lifestyle safeguard older adults from Alzheimer’s?

12 March 2024

As advancements continue in the development of medications for Alzheimer’s disease seeking federal approval, a groundbreaking study spearheaded by teams from UC San Francisco and…

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