Why U.S. middle-aged adults report more loneliness and poor health than peers abroad
People born in the 1960s and early 1970s in the United States are experiencing more loneliness, depression, memory problems, and physical weakness than earlier...
Can some mental health drugs make depression worse?
A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found something worrying. It shows that some people with depression may face a higher...
Exercise may be just as effective as therapy for depression
Around 280 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Many of them turn to therapy or antidepressant medications for help.
But a new review from researchers...
Daily AI chat use linked to higher risk of depression
If you spend a lot of time chatting with AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Google Gemini, you might want to take a...
Why standard depression drugs don’t work for everyone
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in Australia and around the world. Millions of people live with ongoing sadness, low...
A tiny implant could help treat the most severe depression
Depression affects millions of adults in the U.S., and for many, treatment with medication or therapy helps. But for about one-third of people with...
Can an arthritis drug help find depression?
A new study from Emory University suggests that a drug used to treat inflammation in arthritis might help people with depression feel more motivated.
This...
Why depression in asthma may be different from primary depression
A new study from researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan has found surprising results about depression in people with asthma.
The scientists discovered that adults...
Different types of depression linked to different heart and diabetes risks
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
For years, scientists have...
Exercise may work as well as therapy to reduce depression
A new review has found that exercise may help reduce symptoms of depression just as well as talk therapy. It may also work as...