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Screen time only mildly linked to behavioral problems, but may have social benefits

Written by | 26 Sep 2021

Study of nearly 12,000 kids finds no link to depression, anxiety University of Colorado at Boulder School-aged children who spend more time in front of screens are only… read more.

FDA approves Invega Hayfera (6-month paliperidone palmitate), first and only twice-yearly treatment for adults with schizophrenia – Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Written by | 24 Sep 2021

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson has announced the FDA has approved long-acting atypical antipsychotic Invega Hafyera (6-month paliperidone palmitate), the first-and-only twice-yearly injectable for the… read more.

Eye conditions linked to heightened risk of dementia

Written by | 20 Sep 2021

Risk of dementia increases with age-related macular degeneration, cataract and diabetes-related eye disease, but not glaucoma. Age-related macular degeneration, cataract and diabetes-related eye disease are linked to an… read more.

Predicting possible Alzheimer’s with nearly 100 percent accuracy

Written by | 8 Sep 2021

Researchers from Kaunas universities, Lithuania developed a deep learning-based method that can predict the possible onset of Alzheimer’s disease from brain images with an accuracy of over 99… read more.

Physical health predicts mental well-being during pandemic

Written by | 4 Sep 2021

Pre-pandemic physiological data can help predict how individuals coped with the psychological strain many suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study published in the journal Psychophysiology…. read more.

High BMI causes depression – and both physical and social factors play a role

Written by | 20 Aug 2021

With one in four adults estimated to be obese in the UK, and growing numbers of children affected, obesity is a global health challenge. While the dangers of… read more.

Beige fat ‘indispensable’ in protecting the brain from dementia

Written by | 15 Aug 2021

Beige is considered a calming paint color, and scientists have new evidence that beige fat has a similar impact on the brain, bringing down the inflammation associated with… read more.

Aerobic exercise may mildly delay, slightly improve Alzheimer’s symptoms

Written by | 10 Aug 2021

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills over time. It is the most common form of dementia in older adults. There is… read more.

Antidepressants may improve outcomes in persons with diabetes and depression

Written by | 2 Aug 2021

Researchers report that patients diagnosed with both diabetes and depression who are treated with antidepressants appear to achieve a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications…. read more.

Depressive symptoms linked to rapid kidney function decline

Written by | 31 Jul 2021

In a study of adults with normal kidney function, those who had frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to later experience a rapid decline in kidney function. The… read more.

An open letter to the Alzheimer’s disease community from Biogen Head of Research and Development, Alfred Sandrock, M.D., Ph.D

Written by | 27 Jul 2021

Statement from Head of Research and Development, Alfred Sandrock, M.D., Ph.D.:Biogen Inc. – On June 7, 2021, Aduhelm became the first approved treatment to address a defining pathology… read more.

Exercise likely to be best treatment for depression in coronary heart disease

Written by | 24 Jul 2021

A study by RCSI indicates that exercise is probably the most effective short-term treatment for depression in people with coronary heart disease, when compared to antidepressants and psychotherapy… read more.

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