Stress and depression may strongly affect women’s heart health
Stress and depression can have a significant impact on a person's health, and they have been particularly linked to an increased risk of heart...
New guidance aims to improve diagnosis of hoarding disorder
A team of experts from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has published guidance to assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing hoarding disorder accurately.
Hoarding disorder, a largely...
AI chatbot shows promise in depression treatment recommendations, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Family Medicine and Community Health suggests that an AI language model, ChatGPT, may outperform primary care doctors...
Adults with ADHD at higher risk for dementia, shows Rutgers study
A recent study conducted by Rutgers University has shed light on a concerning link between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and dementia risk in adults.
The study,...
Can depression drugs help treat chronic pain?
Antidepressants, typically associated with treating depression, are gaining recognition for their potential to alleviate chronic pain conditions.
Chronic pain affects a substantial portion of the...
Wealth, smoking, and exercise may reduce death risk in depression
Researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta have conducted a comprehensive study to investigate the relationship between depressive...
Research shows a big cause of mental diseases related to childhood abuse
Understanding the Impact of Stress on Kids
Childhood can often bring joy and wonder, but for some kids, it's sadly also a time of stress,...
The surprising impact of anxiety drugs on pancreatic cancer survival
Benzodiazepines are drugs commonly used to help people with anxiety and sleep problems.
People with cancer often take them to relieve anxiety caused by their...
Schizophrenia and heart disease share common genetic risk factors, study finds
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
While we often discuss its impact on mental health, there's...
Scientists find how to predict suicide risks in older people with depression
Older adults contending with late-life depression are thrust into a hazardous battle with suicidal thoughts, plans, and actions, making them a demographic with a...