Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common psychiatric illness with a wide range of
symptoms such as mood decline, loss of interest, and feelings of guilt and worthlessness …

Higher prevalence of depression in females might be associated with sex-specific cortisol
levels. Evidence exists that cortisol levels differ between healthy females and males …

Evidence of whether the intrinsic functional connectivity of anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)
and its subregions is altered in major depressive disorder (MDD) remains inconclusive. A …

Functional neuroimaging research suggests that the amygdala is implicated in the
pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD). This systematic review aimed to …

Background While several attempts have been made to elucidate the pathophysiology of
burnout, neural stress responses have not yet been investigated. Therefore, the aim of this …

Global populations are increasingly consuming diets high in saturated fats and refined
carbohydrates, and such diets have been well-associated with heightened inflammation and …

The importance of amygdala, hippocampus, and medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) for the
integration of neural, endocrine, and affective stress processing was shown in healthy …

A reciprocity between the stress and the pain system is recognized; however, the manner by
which sex affects this reciprocity is unclear. Understanding the interactions of stress, pain …

Objective In this study, we sought to explore the effectiveness of bilateral repetitive
transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) on …

Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) has a high disability rate and brings a large
disease burden to patients and the country. Significant sex differences exist in both the …