Sugary drinks may increase depression risk, especially in women
Sugary drinks like soda and lemonade may do more harm than just causing weight gain. A new study shows that these drinks could also...
Transplanting gut bacteria may help reduce depression, study finds
A new study suggests that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—a procedure that introduces healthy bacteria from a donor’s stool into a patient’s gut—might help reduce...
This common drug boosts motivation in people with depression
Many people with depression find it hard to feel motivated. Even getting out of bed or doing simple tasks can feel like a struggle.
While...
This brain chemical can cause depression and suicide thoughts
Scientists from Columbia University and McGill University have discovered that high levels of a brain chemical called SGK1 may be responsible for depression and...
Your heart might predict if depression drugs will work
A new study has found that your heart’s reaction in the first minute of a brain stimulation treatment might help doctors know if the...
New brain test may predict sexual side effects of depression drugs
Scientists have found that problems like trouble having an erection or reaching orgasm during antidepressant treatment may be linked to serotonin levels in the...
How depression changes specific brain cells
Scientists from McGill University and the Douglas Institute have found new clues about what happens in the brain during depression.
This major discovery could help...
Different types of depression may cause different chronic diseases
Depression has long been known to increase the risk of physical health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
Now, a new study shows that different...
Ketamine can effectively treat severe depression in the long run
A new study from UNSW Sydney and the Black Dog Institute has found that generic ketamine is safe and effective in treating severe depression...
Mixing pain meds and depression drugs may raise seizure risk in older adults
A new study shows that older adults in nursing homes may have a higher chance of having seizures if they take the pain medicine...