One sleepless night can reverse depression for days, study finds
When people experience an all-nighter, they often describe feeling tired and wired—a state where the body is physically exhausted, but the brain feels unusually...
What you need to know about hoarding disorder
Hoarding is when people collect and keep many items, even if they aren't valuable or needed.
Over time, these things can fill up their homes...
Scientists find better treatment for older adults with depression
Depression is a serious health condition that can affect people at any age, including older adults.
When someone has depression, they often feel sad, hopeless,...
Decreased sense of smell linked to higher depression risk in older people
A new study has found significant evidence linking a decreased sense of smell with an increased risk of developing late-life depression.
While this research does...
Some people with severe depression cannot get ketamine treatment
The treatment of patients with treatment-resistant depression poses a significant challenge within the public health system due to systemic barriers that make effective and...
Heated yoga shows promise in reducing depression symptoms
In a recent clinical trial led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), researchers discovered that heated yoga sessions had a significant positive impact on adults...
Scientists detect early signs of bipolar disorder
Researchers from the University of Manchester and Keele University have identified key indicators of bipolar disorder in individuals who have been diagnosed with other...
ChatGPT may manage depression better than doctors, study finds
In a study published in the open-access journal Family Medicine and Community Health, researchers have found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT can potentially outperform...
Ultra-processed foods linked to cognitive decline, shows study
In recent years, research has consistently shown that consuming ultraprocessed foods can lead to various health issues, including inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, obesity, and...
Sleep loss is linked to higher depression risk, study finds
A recent genetic study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) has uncovered a complex relationship between insufficient sleep and the development of...