Depression

Scientists develop world’s first test 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 therapy may reduce depression symptoms within minutes

In a new study, researchers found that personalized brain stimulation could reduce severe depression symptoms. They found a novel personalized neuromodulation approach that—at least in...

Depression and stress may reduce efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines

Decades of research show that depression, stress, loneliness, and poor health behaviors can weaken the body's immune system and lower the effectiveness of certain...

Your gut health may be linked to high blood pressure and depression

In a new study, researchers found gut bacteria differences between people with high blood pressure and those with high blood pressure plus depression. The research...

This nutrient in your diet may help fight depression

Fiber is a commonly recommended part of a healthy diet. That's because it's good for your health in so many ways—from weight management to reduce...

This depression drug could reduce PTSD symptoms rapidly and persistently

In a new study, researchers found that repeated intravenous (IV) ketamine infusions strongly reduce symptom severity in people with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The...

This drug for depression may help stop cancer growth

In a recent study at KU Leuven, researchers found that the antidepressant sertraline inhibits the growth of cancer cells. It targets a metabolic addiction that...

This stuff in blood may predict your depression risk

In a new study, researchers found a link between an inflammatory molecule in the blood and a person's likelihood of depressive symptoms. The research was...

This depression drug could shut down the brain if used too much

Ketamine is an anesthetic and pain relief drug. It has recently been proposed as a new treatment for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Beyond its anesthetic...

This nutrient supplement may help lower depression

In the UK in 2016-17, 1.4 million people had mental health issues, over half of them (53%) had anxiety or stress-related disorders, while a...