Stanford Medicine scientists have made progress in understanding how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treats severe depression by reversing the direction of abnormal brain signals. TMS involves applying powerful magnetic pulses to the scalp to stimulate the brain, providing relief to patients who have not responded to standard treatments. Researchers discovered…

A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE reveals that individuals who experience chronic pain at the age of 44 are more likely to report pain, poor general health, poor mental health outcomes, and unemployment in their 50s and 60s. The study, conducted by David Blanchflower of Dartmouth…

A recent pilot study led by researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could be a valuable tool in the treatment of mental health conditions. The study examined the effects of an AI voice-based virtual coach, named Lumen, on patients undergoing behavioral therapy. …

Inflammation: In terms of your health, inflammation can play both a beneficial and detrimental role. When you sustain an injury or contract an infection, your body sends signals to your immune system to dispatch white blood cells to the affected areas in order to heal the injury or combat the infection. …

Millions of people worldwide suffer from depression caused by psychological stress, but most of the available anti-depressant drugs are slow, prone to resistance, and have serious side effects. This calls for more effective treatment options. Delta opioid receptors (DOPs) have been found to play a significant role in the development…

A recent systematic review of Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT), a relatively new treatment for chronic back pain, has shown that it is not more effective than traditional therapies based on evidence from previous studies. The review was led by Jack Devonshire, a PhD candidate with UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research…

What Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. …

Scientists at Scripps Research have found that chronic alcohol consumption can increase sensitivity to pain through two distinct molecular mechanisms — one associated with alcohol intake and the other with alcohol withdrawal. This new finding sheds light on the intricate relationship between alcohol and pain. According to a recent study…

Regrettably, there is no particular regimen that has been scientifically validated to alleviate depression. Nonetheless, even though certain dietary patterns or food items may not alleviate your symptoms or immediately uplift your spirits, a well-balanced diet can assist as a component of your comprehensive treatment. The human body normally produces…