Depression

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...

Researchers discover a new drug for sleep apnea

Researchers from Flinders University in Australia found that a drug used for treating depression might help people with sleep apnea.

Depression and inflammation in older adults: a new perspective

A team of scientists at Penn Medicine made an interesting discovery. They found that older people who feel very sad or depressed do not necessarily...

Iron deficiency and mental health: unveiling the link

Research is increasingly showing a link between iron deficiency and mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.

Depression drug may help slow reproductive aging

A recent study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University has uncovered a surprising benefit of SSRIs.

When blues meet food: how depression, diet, and frailty dance together

A recent study published in The Journal of Gerontology: Series A highlights the connection between depression, diet, and the development of frailty among older...

Brain magic: How magnets help beat depression

Do you know that doctors can use magnets to help people who feel very sad all the time? This sadness is a serious condition...

Depression is more common in the suburbs than in city centres – new research

comes with many challenges. How can we build greener? And how can we support the health and wellbeing of the people living in urban...

Ketamine can effectively treat major depression

Researchers at Mass General Brigham conducted a big study. They compared two treatments for a type of depression that's hard to treat. This type of...

Understanding depression: A new study sheds light on the role of brain cells

Depression is a big problem. It affects millions of people around the world. Some people find it hard to work, study, or even get...