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AI predicts mental disease in teens before symptoms get worse

Researchers at Duke Health have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict when teenagers are at high risk for developing serious mental...

Mediterranean diet linked to lower depression risk in people with arthritis

A new study suggests that following a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of depression in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers found that...

Common depression drug can improve cognitive function

A recent study from Columbia University suggests that ketamine, a drug often used to treat severe depression, could quickly reduce suicidal thoughts while also...

Depression drugs help reduce anxiety, study confirms

A new review confirms that antidepressants can effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), at least in the short term. However, there is...

If you’re worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the...

You’ve probably seen recent claims online seed oils are “toxic” and cause inflammation, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. But what does the research say? Overall, if...

Diabetes and obesity drugs may help treat mental diseases

New research suggests that medications originally developed for diabetes and obesity could have potential benefits for mental health and cognitive disorders. A study from the...

Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia

A recent study suggests that antidepressants might make memory and thinking problems worse for people with dementia. However, some antidepressants seem to have less harmful...

People with schizophrenia have unique brain structure

A new study has revealed that schizophrenia manifests differently in each person, with variations in brain structure reflecting the diverse symptoms of the condition....

Depression drug use linked to weight gain, study confirms

A new study has found that people taking antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over time, with continuous use doubling the risk of...

One in six people experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping depression drugs

A new study has found that about one in six people who stop taking antidepressants may experience withdrawal symptoms, also called discontinuation symptoms. These...