Scientists make pivotal discovery of method for wireless modulation of neurons with X-rays that could…
Browsing: Depression
Depression is a common but serious mental health disorder that affects how people feel, think, and function in daily life. Characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties, depression has complex causes that include genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Ongoing scientific research is deepening our understanding of the brain mechanisms involved, exploring new treatments such as novel antidepressants, neuromodulation techniques, and personalized therapies. This page highlights the latest research and discoveries related to depression, including its causes, treatments, and the impact it has on health and society.
A research review led by Oxford Brookes University has found a large proportion of COVID-19…
A repurposed epilepsy drug eases depression by targeting brain potassium channels, offering new hope for…
McGill study a step in understanding the mechanism of psychedelics’ impact on the brain and…
The more variation in wake-up time and sleep time, the worse mood and more chance…
Adaptability, rather than childhood environment alone, may be key to preventing adult mental illness. It’s…
New research linking major depression to a reduced number of cells in the brain that…
Personalized deep brain stimulation, powered by machine learning, may soon allow doctors to tailor treatments…
A feat of basic neuroscience co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientists, the discovery of…
Young adults across the US took part in loneliness study. A new national survey, looking…
New research has shown that the antidepressant sertraline helps to inhibit the growth of cancer…
Antidepressant drug repurposed for patients with coronavirus infection. In a preliminary study of COVID-19 patients…
New nationwide poll shows 1 in 3 respondents age 65+ think they can just “snap…
Over-activity in a single brain region underlies multiple symptoms of stress-related disorders Targeting this region…
Scientists have discovered that measuring brainwaves produced during REM sleep can predict whether a patient…
A public health advisory issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003,…
Weakened brain connections may mediate prenatal depression’s influence on child behavior. Altered brain connectivity may…
Naturally occurring lithium in public drinking water may have an anti-suicidal effect – according to…