Depression

This sleep apnea therapy may help treat depression

In a new study, researchers found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could help improve depression symptoms. This is...

Chronic pain linked to depression, schizophrenia, arthritis and PTSD

In a new genetic study, researchers found that chronic pain is linked to multiple health conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, arthritis, and PTSD. It is the...

Social media may protect you from depression and anxiety, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found that using social media and the internet regularly could improve mental health among adults. They found that people who...

Common depression drugs may interact with opioid painkillers

In a new study, researchers found that common antidepressants can interact with the opioid pain medication tramadol and make it less effective for pain...

This thyroid problem may increase risk of depression and anxiety

In a recent study, researchers found that there is a strong link between depression and anxiety disorders and autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT), a chronic thyroid...

This essential nutrient may help treat high blood pressure, depression

Recently, researchers from Indiana University have found that an important mineral in our daily diet may help control blood pressure. They fund that mineral magnesium...

Depression drugs may lower your perception of pain

Depression is a mental disorder that often comes along with strong impairments of social functioning. Previously, scientists assumed that depression also impairs empathy, an essential...
Your walking speed may tell your risk of dementia, depression, and more

Your walking speed may tell your risk of dementia, depression, and more

How fast you walk can tell a lot about your overall health. Recent research has used this information to predict a person’s risk of some...
Scientists find early warning sign of schizophrenia

Scientists find early warning sign of schizophrenia

Psychosis is a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality. In a new study, researchers have discovered the early warning signs of the mental...
Health risks of using ketamine to treat depression

Health risks of using ketamine to treat depression

Many people are excited to use ketamine, the latest drug to treat depression. But Stanford researchers suggest that people need to know the health risks...