Depression and heart disease can feed each other
Depression and heart disease are among the strongest predictors of death in the first decade, according to a recent study.
Researchers have long understood that...
Magnesium supplement: A safe, effective way to treat depression
Depression is a common but dangerous mental illness.
Currently, about 350 million people worldwide suffering from the disease.
The traditional SSRI treatments put a burden on...
This common nutrient could help treat depression
In a recent study from the University of Vermont, researchers found that over-the-counter oral magnesium tablets could help treat mild-to-moderate depression.
In addition, magnesium treatment...
People with depression need to increase this substance in their blood
In a recent study, researchers found that people with depression have low blood levels of a substance called acetyl-L-carnitine.
The substance can be naturally produced...
Esketamine: New hope for treating depression
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new ketamine drug for people with major depression.
Different from previous oral drugs and injection...
Deep brain stimulation may help fight depression
In a new study, researchers found deep brain stimulation may help fight against severe depression.
The finding may help develop better treatment for people who...
Depression at young age may predict memory loss later in life
In a new study, researchers found people who have depression in their 20s have a high risk of memory loss in their 50s.
The finding...
Why depression drugs may not work for some patients
In a new study, researchers found a possible mechanism that may explain why depression drugs may not work for some patients.
The findings may help...
First drug for women with postpartum depression
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug called Zulresso (brexanolone) for treating postpartum depression in women.
This is the...
Stress may link depression and heart disease
In a new study, researchers found stress may lead to inflammation in the body, which links heart disease and depression.
The research was conducted by...