Researchers report that a possible cure for addiction may be found by following the pathways of significantly altered dopamine neurons…
Morals versus money: How we make social decisions
Our actions are guided by moral values. However, monetary incentives can get in the way of our good intentions. Neuroeconomists…
Depression increases risk of early death in older adults
A research team designed a study to investigate the role depression symptoms play in an increased risk of death over…
Cannabinoid compounds may inhibit growth of colon cancer cells
Medical marijuana has gained attention in recent years for its potential to relieve pain and short-term anxiety and depression. Now,…
Absentmindedness points to earlier warning signs of silent strokes among people at risk
Adults who notice that they frequently lose their train of thought or often become sidetracked may in fact be displaying…
Do differences in gait predict the risk of developing depression in later life?
Older people who were newly diagnosed with depression had a slower walking speed and a shorter step length compared with…
Are most patients with fibromyalgia misdiagnosed?
Recent studies have suggested that most people who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by physicians may not actually have the…
Maternal depression and natural disaster-related stress may affect infants’ temperament
A new study demonstrates that prenatal maternal depression has important consequences for infant temperament. Furthermore, the negative impact of prenatal…
The interplay between relationships, stress, and sleep
A new study documents how the quality of a person’s romantic relationship and the life stress he or she experiences…
New treatment for Chlamydia
Researchers have developed a new way to prevent and treat Chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the…