Neuroscientists, working with mice, have discovered that a short burst of exercise directly boosts the function of a gene that…
Medical News Today: What are the benefits and effects of manganese?
Manganese is a trace mineral that contributes to several bodily functions. Most people can get adequate amounts of manganese from…
Medical News Today: What to know about mirtazapine
Mirtazapine is a tetracyclic antidepressant that is available under the brand name Remeron. In this article, we provide an overview…
Unraveling the brain’s reward circuits
Food, alcohol, and certain drugs all act to reduce the activity of hunger neurons and to release reward signals in…
Combat veterans more likely to experience mental health issues in later life
Military veterans exposed to combat were more likely to exhibit signs of depression and anxiety in later life than veterans…
Medical News Today: What to know about sertraline
Sertraline, which goes by the brand name Zoloft, is a common antidepressant. This article provides an overview of sertraline, including…
New stillbirth risk figures help women’s decisions on timing delivery
Researchers say that women who are 41 weeks pregnant should not be alarmed, as the increased risk is low —…
A NEAT discovery about memory
Researchers say over expression of NEAT1, an noncoding RNA, appears to diminish the ability of older brains to form memories.…
Even today, we want our heroes to know right from wrong
In a world of sympathetic villains and flawed heroes, people still like fictional characters more when they have a strong…
Pesticide exposure linked to teen depression
Adolescent depression increases with exposure to pesticides, a study in the Ecuadorian Andes shows.