Eating fruits frequently may help prevent depression
In a new study from Aston University, scientists found that frequently eating fruits can make you feel better, while tasty but less healthy snacks...
Botox may help reduce depression, study shows
The bacterial toxin botulinum toxin (BTX)—colloquially known as Botox—is probably known to most people as a remedy for wrinkles.
But in a study from the...
Common depression drug may stop cancer growth
In a study from KU Leuven, scientists found that the antidepressant sertraline inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
It targes a metabolic addiction that allows...
Nearly 1 in 10 US people reports having depression
In a study from Columbia University and elsewhere, scientists found increases in depression without commensurate increases in treatment are widespread.
In 2020, the past 12‒month...
High doses of common depression drug could temporarily switch off the brain
In a study from the University of Cambridge, scientists found two brain phenomena that may explain some of the side-effects of ketamine.
Their measurements of...
Probiotics may help lower depression, study finds
In a study from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, scientists found that probiotics either taken by themselves or when combined with prebiotics, may help...
Jumping gene is strongly linked to depression, fear and anxiety
The gene Tob is well known for the role it plays in cancer. Previous research has also indicated that it has a hand in...
Depression in people caring for partners with dementia can start 10 years before dementia...
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found depressive symptoms and caregiving hours among older adults caring for partners with dementia can...
Chemical imbalance theory of depression: clearing up some misconceptions
The scale of the response to our recent study finding that there was no support for the idea that low serotonin causes depression –...
Scientists find a drug that can reduce depression and suicidal thoughts
Scientists from the University of Exeter found ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts.
They analyzed evidence...