BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Adverse life events are a known and predominant risk factor for postpartum depression in women after delivery of their baby. Furthermore, the postpartum depression in women who have ...

Maternal stress, encompassing physical, emotional, and psychological distress, remains a widespread yet underestimated risk ...

Hormones play a vital part in keeping our bodies working properly. But they can also have a powerful – and sometimes negative ...

Findings suggest a subset of Major Depressive Disorder patients may respond preferentially to vasopressin V1b receptor antagonismMUNICH, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HMNC Brain Health, a clinical ...

Maternal stress during pregnancy profoundly affects fetal growth and long-term health. This comprehensive review synthesizes evidence showing that ...

Gut bacteria can have a substantial impact on mental health via the gut-brain axis, a bidirectional communication pathway ...

Current data suggest men and women may experience stress differently, highlighting the need for personalized stress management strategies. Stress and the HPA Axis in Men and Women The ...

A peer-reviewed viewpoint article published in Psychedelics by Prof. Xiaohui Wang and colleagues examines the therapeutic ...

Depression in pregnancy is common and can alter biology through the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, raising cortisol and inflammation, impairing insulin action. In addition, depression is ...

Hormones are vital for maintaining normal body functions, but scientists are finding they can also powerfully - and sometimes negatively - affect our mood and mental health.