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...
New nasal spray can treat anxiety disorders
In a new study, researchers developed a testosterone-containing nasal spray to treat anxiety disorders.
It received its second U.S. patent and its first patent in...
Can cannabis help you ease the mind in the age of COVID-19?
In a new study, researchers measured the effectiveness of commercially available Cannabis flower, or "buds," for alleviating feelings of stress and anxiety.
They used data...
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...
Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research...
Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture to the fabric of daily life.
Those giggles and guffaws can...
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...