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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205165613.htm) Scientists reveal gut microbes' hidden role in anxiety: Could probiotics be the next mental health breakthrough?
Feb 5th 2025, 16:56

Could the key to easing anxiety be hidden in our gut? Scientists have discovered a crucial connection between gut microbes and anxiety-related behavior. Their research suggests that microbial metabolites -- specifically indoles -- play a direct role in regulating brain activity linked to anxiety. This finding opens up exciting possibilities for new probiotic-based therapies to improve mental health.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131900.htm) Study finds new link between food choices, depression and Alzheimer's Disease
Feb 5th 2025, 13:19

New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to early memory problems.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131431.htm) Carbohydrate cravings in depression
Feb 5th 2025, 13:14

Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. The mental illness has been proven to lead to changes in eating behavior. Researchers have discovered that although patients with depression generally have less appetite, they prefer carbohydrate-rich foods.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131428.htm) Wealth is strong predictor of prosocial behavior around the world, study suggests
Feb 5th 2025, 13:14

Wealthy people are more likely to engage in prosocial behavior such as donating money or volunteering, according to a new global study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131425.htm) Spinal cord stimulation restores neural function, targets key feature of progressive neurodegenerative disease
Feb 5th 2025, 13:14

Boosting communication between the spinal nerves and the muscles using the spinal cord stimulation reverses spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) progression and could be applied to other motoneuron diseases, including ALS.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131253.htm) Beyond the gut: A new frontier in IBS treatment by targeting the brain
Feb 5th 2025, 13:12

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may alleviate IBS symptoms by acting directly on the central nervous system. Using a novel stress-induced mouse model, they found these drugs reduce abdominal pain and regulate bowel movements. This research suggests a promising approach to treating IBS by targeting stress as a contributing factor.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131248.htm) Gender equality is crucial for a climate resilient future
Feb 5th 2025, 13:12

A new study shows why gender equality trends should be central when planning how societies adapt to and mitigate climate change.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131123.htm) College commuters: Link between students' mental health, vehicle crashes
Feb 5th 2025, 13:11

Young adults are at higher risk for crashes due to inexperience, risk-taking, and impaired driving. A study examines the link between commuter college students' mental health and crash risk, highlighting the added impact on their education, especially in transit-limited South Florida.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131112.htm) Communication between body muscle and the brain influences fertility
Feb 5th 2025, 13:11

A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study. Researchers found that a protein produced in the muscles helps manage the release of a hormone made in the pea-sized gland attached to the base of the brain.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131107.htm) Researchers discover the brain cells that tell you to stop eating
Feb 5th 2025, 13:11

Newly discovered brain cells count each bite before sending the order to cease eating a meal.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130946.htm) Fool yourself: People unknowingly cheat on tasks to feel smarter, healthier
Feb 5th 2025, 13:09

When given the opportunity, individuals will cheat to feel smarter or healthier, engaging in diagnostic self-deception to convince themselves that their performance is due to their ability and not the cheating, according to new research.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130941.htm) Study in India shows kids use different math skills at work vs. school
Feb 5th 2025, 13:09

A study by economists shows a wide gap between the kinds of math problems kids who work in retail markets do well and the kinds of problems kids in school do well.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130928.htm) Only seven out of 100 people worldwide receive effective treatment for their mental health or substance-use disorders
Feb 5th 2025, 13:09

A study of 57,000 people in 21 countries finds that only 6.9 per cent who met criteria for a mental health or substance-use disorder received effective treatment. The biggest barrier to effective treatment is a person not recognizing that they need it. However, even patients who contact the healthcare system often do not receive effective treatment, for various reasons. The study quantified, for the first time, where attrition occurs at each stage along the path to effective treatment.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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