Scientists uncover possible neural link between early life trauma and binge-eating disorder: Discovery may lead to therapeutic targets to treat binge eating, obesity
Nearly 3 percent of Americans suffer from binge-eating disorder at some point their lifetimes, and of them, more than eight in 10 survived childhood abuse, neglect, or other trauma. Now, a Virginia Tech scientist has identified how early life trauma may change the brain to increase the risk of binge eating later in life. Research […]
Tiny molecules in breast milk may protect infants from developing allergies
Breastfed babies are believed to suffer fewer allergic conditions, like eczema and food allergies, than formula-fed babies; yet the reason has not been well understood. Now, a new study by Penn State College of Medicine finds that small molecules found in most humans’ breast milk may reduce the likelihood of infants developing allergic conditions like […]
Dietary fiber is good for you, except when it’s not: Researchers uncover the role of dietary fiber and gut microbes in people with inflammatory bowel disease, a finding which could lead to personalized dietary guidelines
People who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease may soon have access to personalized dietary guidelines to keep them feeling well, thanks to new research on how dietary fibre affects the disease. The research team discovered that certain types of dietary fibre cause an inflammatory response in some patients, causing symptoms to worsen. They are now […]
Modeling a devastating childhood disease on a chip: Environmental Enteric Dysfunction (EED) Chip reveals effects of nutrition and genetics on disease in children
Millions of children in low- and middle-income nations suffer from environmental enteric dysfunction (EED), a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine that is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old. EED is a devastating condition that is associated with malnutrition, stunted growth, and poor cognitive development, permanently impacting patients’ quality […]
How Many People Have Cluster B Personality Disorders?
Studies have suggested that around 1%-6% of people suffer from cluster B personality disorders. Learn about each of the four types Studies have suggested that around 1%-6% of people suffer from cluster B personality disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 9.1% of the population in the United States have a […]
Kids’ Mental Health During COVID; Dirty Air and Dementia; Back-to-Work Stress
Across the globe, an estimated 25.2% of children and adolescents suffer from depression, and over 20% battle anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. (JAMA Pediatrics) The investigational NMDA receptor antagonist AXS-05 succeeded for treatment-resistant depression versus placebo in the 44-participant, phase III MERIT trial, Axsome Therapeutics announced. However, the FDA sent a letter to Axsome […]