Psychology & Intimacy The Gut-Brain Connection: Probiotics Show Promise in Alleviating Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults June 28, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking pilot study has unveiled a compelling link between gut health and mental well-being, suggesting that probiotics, often hailed as "good bacteria," may offer a significant supplementary benefit for…
Psychology & Intimacy Early Life Exposure to Common Plastic Chemical Linked to Adult Anxiety in Rats June 27, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker CHICAGO, IL – Male rats exposed to di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a ubiquitous plasticizer found in countless consumer products, during critical early developmental stages exhibited significantly higher levels of anxiety in…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Sertraline Demonstrates Early Symptom-Level Improvements in Depression and Anxiety Within Two Weeks, New UCL Analysis Reveals June 27, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A groundbreaking re-analysis led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has unveiled that sertraline, a widely prescribed antidepressant marketed as Zoloft and Lustral, initiates modest yet measurable improvements in…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Assessing Anxiety in High-Altitude Tibetan Communities: Validation of a Tibetan Version GAD-7 June 24, 2026 Lina Irawan A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology has successfully translated and validated the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale into Tibetan, providing a crucial tool for assessing anxiety symptoms within…
Psychology & Intimacy A Specific Brain Circuit Identified as a Key Driver of Anxiety, Depression-Like Behaviors, and Social Withdrawal June 23, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have identified a specific brain circuit that appears to play a major role in anxiety, depression-like behaviors, and social withdrawal. Even more striking, they found that restoring balance within…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Anxiety, depression, and quality of life in children with solid tumors: a single-center exploratory study of sociodemographic, clinical, school, and social functioning correlates June 22, 2026 Lina Irawan A recent exploratory study conducted at a leading pediatric hematology-oncology center in Turkey has shed critical light on the significant psychological burden experienced by children battling solid tumors. The findings,…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals The Comfort Paradox in Emotional AI: How AI-Mediated Anxiety Regulation May Foster Psychological Dependence June 20, 2026 Lina Irawan In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital wellness, artificial intelligence has become an increasingly pervasive force, mediating fundamental human experiences such as breathing, rest, focus, and even emotional states. From…
Psychology & Intimacy A Measurable Change in Brain Chemistry: Choline Levels Lower in Individuals with Anxiety Disorders June 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from UC Davis Health has unveiled a significant and measurable alteration in brain chemistry associated with anxiety disorders, pinpointing lower levels of choline, an essential nutrient vital for…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals The Pervasive Impact of Artificial Intelligence and the Growing Concern of AI Anxiety in the Modern Workplace June 19, 2026 Lina Irawan The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the global economy is no longer a speculative future but a present-day reality, transforming workplaces and reshaping human interaction with technology. As businesses…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness New UCL Analysis Reveals Sertraline Delivers Early Emotional Relief in Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Within Two Weeks June 19, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A new analysis spearheaded by researchers at University College London (UCL) has provided compelling evidence that sertraline, a widely prescribed antidepressant marketed as Zoloft and Lustral, can yield modest yet…
