21+ hour, 37+ min ago   (350+ words) In the initial phase of the analysis, the researchers looked at the population as a whole. This is called a "between-family" analysis because it compares unrelated individuals against one another. In the Add Health sample, they found that higher genetic…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (217+ words) Scientists exploring new ways to address psychopathic traits have found that gentle electrical or magnetic stimulation of the brain may slightly improve empathy and prosocial behavior. A new study published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry suggests the technology…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1202+ words) The thyroid gland plays a central regulatory role within the human body. It releases hormones that control metabolism, energy levels, and heart rate. Beyond these physical functions, the thyroid significantly impacts the brain and nervous system. Medical professionals have recognized…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (558+ words) Major depressive disorder is a pervasive mental health condition that affects millions of people globally. It is characterized by persistent low mood and a loss of interest in daily activities. Patients often experience difficulties with cognitive function and emotional regulation....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (546+ words) Previous smaller studies, largely conducted in North America, indicated that problems with peer relationships and school performance frequently predate the clinical diagnosis. The scientific community needed to determine if these patterns held true across diverse cultures and if they were…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (382+ words) A study conducted on university students found that individuals with higher levels of primary psychopathic traits tend to have lower baseline cortisol levels in the morning, but not in the afternoon. This effect did not depend on participants" sex. The…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (620+ words) The scientific team behind this research aimed to address this variability by investigating the biological mechanisms driving these differences. They focused specifically on atypical depression. This subtype has been a subject of debate in psychiatry for over sixty years. It…...

1+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (345+ words) Inflammation can also be local or systemic. Local inflammation occurs in a specific tissue or area of the body in response to injury, infection, or irritation. Systemic inflammation, on the other hand, refers to inflammation that is spread throughout the…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1329+ words) A large-scale clinical trial conducted within the Department of Veterans Affairs indicates that analyzing a patient's genetic makeup can assist medical providers in avoiding antidepressants that may be difficult for the body to process. Patients who underwent this pharmacogenomic testing…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (583+ words) Psychopathic traits are associated with a substantially increased risk of schizophrenia'PsyPost An analysis of hospital records combined with data from the Care Register for Health Care in Finland showed that individuals with high levels of psychopathic traits had a 9.3 times…...