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Mental HealthScientists reveal a surprising link between depression and microbes in your mouth
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Mental HealthScientists uncover kidney-to-brain route for Parkinson’s-related protein spread
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Mental HealthNew neuroscience research reveals brain antioxidant deficit in depression
A new meta-analysis published in the journal Psychopharmacology has found that individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder tend to have lower levels of glutathione in a specific area of the …
Mental HealthA common parasite not only invades the brain — it can also decapitate human sperm
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s. A more recent study …
Mental HealthExposure to heavy metals is associated with higher likelihood of ADHD diagnosis
A study in Spain found that children with higher levels of lead, cadmium, copper, and antimony in their urine had increased odds of being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). More …
Mental HealthReading fiction fights loneliness and builds a healthier brain
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now …