Depression

Common depression drugs plus pain killers may increase gut bleeding

In a new study from Creighton University, researchers found taking common painkillers alongside antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may raise the chances...

A new way to help people with depression find the best drug

Although antidepressants are one of the most frequently taken medications in the United States (11% of the population takes antidepressants) 60% of depressed patients...

This beverage may cut depression in older people

In a new study from the National University of Singapore Sociology, researchers found there’s an association between consistent and frequent tea drinking and strongly...

These blood pressure drugs may help reduce depression

In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found none of the 41 most common high blood pressure medications increased the risk of depression, while...

This common depression drug could treat the leading cause of blindness

In a new study from the University of Virginia, researchers found an antidepressant best known as Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause...

‘Laughing gas’ can reduce severe depression quickly

In a new study from the University of Chicago, researchers found a single inhalation session with 25% nitrous oxide gas can rapidly relieve symptoms...

These drugs for depression may come with higher death risk

In a recent study from Rutgers University, researchers found adults with depression who added newer antipsychotic medications to their treatment had an increased mortality...

Drugs may treat depression better in these people

In a new study published in the Annals of Family Medicine, researchers found that antidepressants may be more effective than exercise for seniors with...

Best depression treatment for people with heart disease

In a recent study published in Psychosomatic Medicine, researchers found that exercise is probably the most effective short-term treatment for depression in people with...

Some common blood pressure meds might lower depression risk

Certain medications that lower blood pressure also might lower the risk of depression, a recent study shows. Researchers analyzed data on more than 3.7 million...