Psychology
AI Companions Combat Loneliness – Neuroscience News
Technology
Summary: Robotics experts argue that AI technology could help alleviate loneliness. New research suggests that AI companionship can offer social interaction and ...
Gut Bacteria Gas Linked to Pregnancy Hormone, Mood Regulation, and PPD
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered that gut bacteria produce a hormone involved in pregnancy and postpartum depression treatment by modifying steroids in bile. This ...
Imagination Reduces Disgust More Than Placebo
Health
Summary: A recent study compared the effects of a placebo pill and an imaginary pill in reducing visually induced disgust. Both interventions ...
Brain Molecular Changes In PTSD and Depression Revealed
Health
Summary: A new study reveals shared and distinct molecular changes in the brain and blood of individuals with PTSD and MDD. The ...
Teen Social Networks Influence Mental Health Disorder Spread
Health
Summary: Researchers found that mental disorders can spread within school social networks. By analyzing data from over 700,000 Finnish ninth-graders, they discovered ...
Strong Link Between Teen Cannabis Use and Psychosis Risk
Health
Summary: A new study finds a strong association between teen cannabis use and a significantly increased risk of developing psychotic disorders. This ...
Parental Distraction Negatively Impacts Child-Parent Interactions
Science
Summary: A new study finds that any form of parental distraction, whether from screens or non-digital activities, negatively impacts parent-child interaction. Both ...
Beta Oscillations Key to Understanding Depression in the Brain
Health
Summary: A new study in rhesus macaques reveals how the brain regulates depression-like states. Researchers found that a specific brain circuit connecting ...
Love Hormone Oxytocin Eases Loneliness
Health
Summary: A new study finds that oxytocin, the “cuddle hormone,” can reduce acute feelings of loneliness and enhance bonding in group therapy ...
Pre-Pandemic Brain Wiring Predicted Teen Mental Health During COVID
Health
Summary: A large study using pre-pandemic brain scans of adolescents reveals that brain wiring before COVID-19 predicted mental health outcomes during the ...
