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,...
Too much of this depression drug may shut down your brain temporarily
Ketamine —an anesthetic and pain relief drug— has recently been proposed as a new treatment for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Beyond its anesthetic actions,...
Your brain gets bigger if you’re anxious and depressed
In a new study, researchers found depression is linked to areas of the brain shrinking in size, but when depression is paired with anxiety...
Vitamin D does not reduce depression risk, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found vitamin D supplementation does not protect against depression in middle-age or older adulthood.
They found there was no strong...
Major depression far more common in U.S. adults than previously believed
In a new study, researchers found that the number of adults in the United States who suffer from major depressive episodes at some point...
COVID-19 pandemic leads to higher depression, anxiety and fear
In three new studies, researchers found the COVID-19 pandemic led to higher levels of depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies and psychological trauma among American adults...
Botox injections may help reduce depression
Botox, a medication derived from a bacterial toxin, is commonly injected to ease wrinkles, migraines, muscle spasms, excessive sweating, and incontinence.
Forehead injection of the...
This study shows a new treatment for depression, anxiety
When things get rough, many Americans turn to prescription pills.
About one in eight over the age of 12 take antidepressants for mental disorders such...