A pioneering sound wave therapy that targets the brain’s emotional control center has shown powerful…
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.
Encouraging advances in predicting how patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) will respond to antidepressant…
In the United States, middle-aged adults are more likely to experience loneliness than older adults,…
Researchers link GLP1 agonists to depression risk in some users and call for personalized prescribing…
Too much screen time can mess with teens’ sleep, and that might be a major…
A large Australian study has found that patients prescribed medicinal cannabis experienced lasting improvements in…
A major study links long-term air pollution, especially sulfur dioxide, to higher depression risk, urging…
Depression that resists traditional treatments may have a surprising new contender: laughing gas. Researchers have…
Long-term antidepressant use is linked to a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death, especially…
The kynurenine pathway may explain why teenage girls are more prone to depression, with inflammation…
Staying up late might not just mess with your schedule, it could also put you…
Antidepressants work, at least in the short term, when it comes to treating generalized anxiety…
A new study from Penn State suggests that artificial intelligence, specifically machine learning, could help…
A study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute found that individuals who took antidepressants…
Antidepressants are commonly prescribed for dementia patients, but new research suggests they might be doing…
Can a daily walk help prevent dementia, stroke, or even anxiety? A new study suggests…
Depression is more than just a mental struggle — it has deep biochemical roots. Oxidative…
Could a simple orange a day help prevent depression? A groundbreaking study suggests it might.…