Laughing gas may help treat treatment-resistant depression
While many medications exist for treating major depression, about one in three patients don’t get better even after trying several antidepressants. This difficult condition...
Long-term use of depression drug may increase risk of sudden heart death
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a tragic and unexpected event that happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. It often occurs without warning, sometimes...
Can blood pressure drugs affect sleep and mental health?
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Sleep helps our bodies recover, supports brain function,...
17 simple lifestyle changes can prevent stroke, dementia, depression
As people grow older, many worry about conditions like stroke, dementia, and depression later in life. These brain-related diseases can deeply affect memory, movement,...
How an anti-inflammatory drug could reduce depression
A recent study from Emory University offers new hope for people with depression—especially those who struggle with low motivation, a common and difficult symptom...
Stressed out? Why mindfulness and meditation help us cope with the world
In a world fraught with anxiety, stress, and environmental and humanitarian disasters, people are looking for ways to cope. Many have turned to practices...
Heart failure may speed up mental decline, study finds
A new study suggests that heart failure doesn’t just affect the body—it can also cause the brain to age faster. The research, led by...
Childhood inflammation may cause autism, schizophrenia
A new study by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has uncovered a possible link between childhood inflammation and problems in...
Too much screen time may harm teen girls’ sleep and mental health, study finds
A new study from Sweden has found that spending too much time on screens can lead to poor sleep and increased depression in teenagers—especially...
Why Ritalin works for some with ADHD and not others
A new study has uncovered why stimulant medications like Ritalin don’t help everyone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
While nearly 16 million adults in...