Could losing your sense of smell predict late-life depression?
There might be more to our sense of smell than we think. A group of researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine has been studying this.
They...
TMS shows promise in treating depression
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can alleviate symptoms in patients with severe depression for whom conventional treatments have...
Depression: one size doesn’t fit all
Experts at Stanford Medicine found a new type of depression. They call it the 'cognitive biotype.'
Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms – here’s what you need to know
Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants to help with depression.
But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many aren’t aware of the fact that antidepressants...
The power of laughter: how humor can help ease anxiety and depression
It's often said that laughter is the best medicine. Have you ever wondered if that's really true? Scientists have been curious about this, too.
They...
Link between alcohol and depression
Did you know that what we drink can affect how we feel? A group of scientists found that people who drink less alcohol often...
Depression and city living might make you age faster
Scientists at McMaster University found out that being depressed and living in poor urban areas might make you age faster.
This research, published on June...
Probiotics may boost the effects of depression drugs
New research suggests that a diet supplemented with a probiotic blend of 14 different strains of bacteria could boost the effects of antidepressant medications...
Depression may increase your stroke risk
Depression is a feeling of intense sadness that sticks around for a long time. It affects many people all around the world and can...
A look at depression across America: which states are most affected?
Depression is a serious health problem that affects the way we think, feel, and handle our daily activities.
It's more than just feeling "down" or...