Postpartum depression (PPD) is a unique subtype of major depressive disorder and a
substantial contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality. In addition to affecting the mother …

Chronic insomnia disorder, which affects 6–10% of the population, is diagnostically
characterized by ongoing difficulties with initiating or maintaining sleep occurring at least …

Sleep is an essential component of physical and emotional well-being, and lack, or
disruption, of sleep due to insomnia is a highly prevalent problem. The interest in …

Disturbances of the sleep-wake cycle are highly prevalent and diverse. The aetiology of
some sleep disorders, such as circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, is understood at the …

The neuro-physiological properties of individuals with genetic pre-disposition to
neurological disorders are largely unknown. Here we aimed to explore these properties …

The lateral habenula has been widely studied for its contribution in generating reward-
related behaviors [1, 2]. We have found that this nucleus plays an unexpected role in the …

Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa (Bunge) Hu ex HF. Chow [Rhamnaceae; Ziziphi Spinosae
Semen (ZSS)] has attracted extensive attention as the first choice of traditional Chinese …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Although lettuce is traditionally known to have hypnotic
and sedative effects, to date, only a few studies have documented its sleep-promoting effects …

Aim. Drug abuse and addiction are major public health concerns, with millions of people
worldwide affected by the negative consequences of drug use. To better understand this …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a highly disabling chronic autoimmune disease. Multiple factors
contribute to the complex pathological process of RA, in which an abnormal autoimmune …