Researchers from the US, UK, and Spain tracked more than 10,000 people over the age…
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.
New research shows social media use drives depressive symptoms in preteens. As rates of depression…
Too much salt doesn’t just affect your heart—it may also impact your mood. Scientists discovered…
Groundbreaking research reveals that psychedelic compounds may enhance cognitive agility, offering new potential for treating…
Probiotics—often thought of as simply gut-friendly bacteria—may also play a powerful role in improving emotional…
A pioneering sound wave therapy that targets the brain’s emotional control center has shown powerful…
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…