A new study reveals how prenatal infections followed by early-life stress—known as "two-hit stress"—can lead to brain ...

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The nervous system is a major target for both positive and negative actions of hormones while using hormonal contraceptives.

A new study found that meditation influences key regions of your brain responsible for emotional regulation and memory, offering new insights into why it works so well at calming the mind.

Subtle changes in the brain during pregnancy may help explain why some women develop postpartum depression. A study published ...

A decade-long study reveals how childhood adversity alters brain development, increasing risks for mental health disorders ...

The study revealed that acute stress raises levels of 5αR2 -- but not 5αR1 -- in the front region of the brain of male laboratory ... depression and other stress-related disorders." ...