Some depression drugs can reduce chronic pain, study finds
The use of antidepressants to help manage a person's pain is on the rise, even when they do not have a mood disorder like depression.
In...
Having a sense of purpose in life can prevent binge drinking, study finds
Heavy alcohol use is common among college students—and as a consequence, it puts young adults at risk for a wide range of health issues,...
Widely used sweetener in foods and drinks may increase risk of anxiety
A recent study from Florida State University linked aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in nearly 5,000 diet foods and drinks, to anxiety.
Along with producing...
Depression linked to higher heart disease risks in young adults
In a study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, scientists found young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop heart disease and...
Common high blood pressure drugs may help reduce violence
In a study from the University of Oxford and elsewhere, scientists found reductions in violence in people using Beta adrenergic-blocking agents (β-blockers) compared with...
New anti-depression drug may also treat alcohol use disorder
In a study from Scripps Research, scientists found an experimental antidepressant compound with a potentially unique mechanism of action may also be effective against...
New breathing technique can lower stress better than meditation
People who engage in cyclic sighing breathing exercises see a greater reduction in stress than those engaging in mindfulness meditation.
ADHD more strongly linked to anxiety and depression compared to autism
Autistic people and people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience anxiety and depression.
When these conditions occur together, though – as they often...
This drug can reverse inflammation on the brain in depression, study finds
In a study from Emory University, scientists found levodopa, a drug that increases dopamine in the brain, has the potential to reverse the effects...
Running to escape everyday stresses? It may cause exercise dependence, study finds
Recreational running offers a lot of physical and mental health benefits—but some people can develop exercise dependence, a form of addiction to physical activity...