Depression

A new way to predict if a patient will respond to depression treatment

In a new study, researchers have discovered that measuring brainwaves produced during REM sleep can predict whether a patient will respond to treatment from...

Your heart rate could reliably show your depression risk

In a new study, researchers found that measuring changes in 24-hour heart rate can reliably indicate whether or not someone is depressed. This may give...

More than 25% of US people have depression during COVID-19 pandemic

In a new study, researchers found more than a quarter of American adults are experiencing COVID-related symptoms of depression. Though 8.5% of adults were experiencing...

COVID-19 has tripled depression rate in US

In a new study, researchers found 27.8% of U.S. adults had depression symptoms as of mid-April, compared to 8.5% before the COVID-19 pandemic. They also...

One dose of this drug may reduce anxiety and depression for 5 years

A recent study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that a one-time, single-dose treatment of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, combined with...

New evidence shows exercise could help reduce depression

In a new study, researchers found aerobic exercise clearly benefits young adults with major depression. They suggest it may be possible to predict those who...

9 high blood pressure drugs could lower depression risk

In a new study, researchers found none of the 41 most common high blood pressure medications increased the risk of depression, while 9 medications...

Social connection could protect against depression best

In a new study, researchers have found a set of factors that could help prevent depression in adults. They named social connection as the strongest...

Blue light at night may lead to depression, study shows

Recent research has shown that people who work night shifts are more prone to depression than people who work during the day—but it is...

Depression may complicate recovery from peripheral artery disease

People with a vascular condition that commonly affects arteries in the legs could have a tougher road to recovery if they also have depression,...