First-generation antihistamine medications are used to treat allergic reactions but are also often used as sleep medications due to their ability to promote sedation by binding to histamine receptors in…
It’s a transformational time long neglected by neuroscience. That is starting to change. In November 2008, neuroscientist Susana Carmona — then a postdoc studying attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — was…
By Donavyn Coffey Pregnancy is marked by joy but also challenges, including the acute stress of sleep deprivation, mood swings and hormonal fluctuations that are all the more problematic for…
Study of more than 2m pregnancies in England found link between severity of mental health difficulties and adverse outcomes at birth Matthew Weaver Mon 14 Aug 2023 18.30 EDT Women…
How do we regain calm when we’re feeling anxious? Neuroscientist Dr Emilia Molimpakis reveals her four-step method. When you’re in the midst of anxiety’s grip, it can feel like an all-consuming,…
Parental Leave Brings Mental Health Benefits, Especially for Mothers Along with all the excitement and anticipation, becoming a new parent comes with a great deal of change and potential stress,…
Effects of Breastfeeding on Maternal Mental Health  Neuroscience News Summary: A new systemic review concludes a positive association between breastfeeding and overall maternal mental health. The study found women who breastfeed…
