How inflammation affects depression treatment in diabetes
People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from depression than people without the condition. In fact, their risk is about twice as high....
Common depression drug may help fight cancer
A new study from UCLA has found that a common type of antidepressant drug, called SSRIs, may help the immune system fight cancer.
SSRIs, or...
Mindfulness and CBT help reduce chronic back pain and opioid use
Chronic low back pain is a major health problem, affecting about one in four Americans. It’s the leading cause of disability worldwide, and many...
Adult ADHD may increase dementia risk, study finds
A groundbreaking study by Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has found that adults with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), with...
Emotion therapy is a new treatment for chronic pain
A new study led by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) shows that targeting emotional processing is key to treating and managing chronic...
Cannabis and psychedelics show promise for this mental disease
An international survey of people living with eating disorders has found that cannabis and psychedelics—such as magic mushrooms and LSD—were rated most helpful in...
ADHD drugs may change blood pressure and heart rate
A large study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications used to treat ADHD cause only small changes in blood pressure...
What triggers major depressive disorder?
Major depressive disorder, also known simply as depression, is a serious mental health condition that affects how people feel, think, and act.
It can lead...
Nearly half of depression cases are treatment-resistant, study finds
A new study has found that almost half of people diagnosed with depression do not get better even after trying several different antidepressant medications.
This...
Depression may appear years before pain, study finds
A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that many middle-aged and older adults who experience pain may have had...