Treating PTSD may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that reducing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
They found...
Ketamine may not be an actual depression drug, but may reduce symptoms
There are two frequent effects of ketamine: A feeling of lightness or floating in healthy people and recreational users, and temporal antidepressant benefits in...
Green space is good for your mental health, the nearer the better
In a new study, researchers found living within 300m of urban green space such as parks, nature reserves or play areas is associated with...
Red wine may help you fight stress
Red wine compound resveratrol displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain, according...
Depression symptoms could be signs for cognitive decline in some people
In a new study, researchers found that that depression symptoms in healthy older people who have brain amyloid, a biological marker of Alzheimer’s, could...
No, eating chocolate won’t cure depression
A recent study published in the journal Depression and Anxiety has attracted widespread media attention.
Media reports said eating chocolate, in particular, dark chocolate, was...
This smartphone app could predict depression from your speech patterns
In a new study, researchers have developed a smartphone app called Watchyourtalk app to help predict depression.
The app is a SaaS-based platform which runs...
Husbands benefit from mutual caregiving, but wives may feel more distressed
In a new study, researchers found that in mutual caregiving, husbands can gain the benefit, but wives often feel more distressed.
The research was conducted...
Why exercise may help treat depression
In a new study, researchers found out why exercise could improve mood for people with depression.
They found the answers may be found in the...
Memory and attention difficulties are often part of a normal life
From young adults to people in their 60s, everyday functioning in today's world can place high demands on our attention and memory skills.
Memory lapses...
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Scientists find the major cause of autism
In a new study, researchers discovered that autism is 80% reliant on inherited genes.
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These two types of drugs are linked to dementia
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This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found popular pain drug opioid tramadol (marketed as ConZip and Ultram) may increase the risk of developing hypoglycemia, or...
Popular high blood pressure drug may increase risk of bowel disease
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
In a recent study, researchers found that a widely used type of painkiller may increase risks of heart failure and kidney disease.
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