Diabetes and obesity drugs may help treat mental diseases
New research suggests that medications originally developed for diabetes and obesity could have potential benefits for mental health and cognitive disorders.
A study from the...
Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia
A recent study suggests that antidepressants might make memory and thinking problems worse for people with dementia.
However, some antidepressants seem to have less harmful...
People with schizophrenia have unique brain structure
A new study has revealed that schizophrenia manifests differently in each person, with variations in brain structure reflecting the diverse symptoms of the condition....
Depression drug use linked to weight gain, study confirms
A new study has found that people taking antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over time, with continuous use doubling the risk of...
One in six people experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping depression drugs
A new study has found that about one in six people who stop taking antidepressants may experience withdrawal symptoms, also called discontinuation symptoms. These...
Certain depression drug may improve brain functions
New research suggests that certain antidepressants may not only help with depression but also improve cognitive functions like memory.
A recent study focused on the...
Depression and apathy strongly harm in people with traumatic brain injury
Many people who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience mental health challenges, which can last for years. These difficulties may result from the brain injury...
Physical activity may lower risk of dementia, stroke, and mental diseases
A new study suggests that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. The research, published...
Older people have the highest suicide risk in the U.S.
Older adults have the highest suicide rates in the U.S., yet many national suicide prevention organizations lack easily accessible resources tailored to this age group, according to a...
An orange a day keeps depression away, study shows
A new study suggests that eating an orange a day may reduce the risk of depression by 20%. The research, published in Microbiome, found that citrus...