Irregular sleep linked to bad moods and depression
In a new study, researchers found that an irregular sleep schedule can increase a person’s risk of depression over the long term as much...
Common depression drug may be first-ever treatment for osteoarthritis
A disease of the joints, osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million adults and is the fifth-leading cause of disability in the United States.
In a...
This stuff in brain may have big role in depression
In a new study, researchers found that a tiny population of neurons known to be important to appetite may also have a big role...
This depression drug may harm your brain health
In a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers found that a commonly used antipsychotic drug olanzapine was linked to adverse changes in brain...
Common supplements for gut health may help reduce depression
Foods that broaden the profile of helpful bacteria in the gut are collectively known as probiotics, while prebiotics is compounds that help these bacteria...
Why sunshine could help treat depression
Looking outside at another cloudy sky, on another dreary winter day in the Midwest?
Experts say it makes sense that a lack of sunshine leaves...
Scientists find how to accurately predict depression and bipolar disorder
In a new study, researchers have developed the world's first test to accurately predict mood disorders in people, based on the levels of a...
This common antibiotic may reduce depression
In a new study, researchers found evidence that drug minocycline could improve depressive symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression and low inflammation.
Minocycline is a...
This mental problem second only to age as biggest risk factor for COVID-19 death
In a new study, researchers found that people with schizophrenia, a mental disorder that affects mood and perception of reality, are almost three times...
This depression drug may protect you from severe COVID-19
In a recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, researchers found that the antidepressant fluvoxamine seems to prevent COVID-19...