Women and anxiety: what you need to know
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about an event or situation. It is a normal reaction to stress.
Anxiety can...
Violence and child abuse linked to diabetes, study finds
Facing violence or child abuse can hurt more than just the heart and mind. It can also make people more likely to get diabetes.
This...
Research shows the root causes of hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorder is something that has fascinated many of us, primarily through the lens of reality TV.
It's much more than just an extreme case...
Exercise is more powerful to manage depression than medication, study finds
Researchers from the University of South Australia have found that exercise can be more effective than counseling or common medications for managing depression.
They say...
Mental illness in fathers may increase the risk of preterm birth – new research
Mothers with a mental illness are more likely to give birth too early, according to research.
But the risk of preterm birth can also be...
Weight loss surgery linked to this mental disease, study finds
Researchers have found a correlation between gastric bypass surgery and a heightened risk of non-alcohol substance use disorder, as outlined in a new study...
Ketamine injections for depression? A new study shows promise, but it’s one of many...
Ketamine might be better known as a recreational drug or anaesthetic. But there’s growing evidence for its use for people with hard-to-treat depression.
An Australasian...
Why so blue? Sugar may shrink brain’s grey matter and cause depression
Depression isn't just a feeling of being a little bit down. It's a serious health issue that affects millions of people all over the...
Common anxiety drugs may harm your cognitive functions
Anxiety and sleep problems can be quite troublesome. To help with these issues, doctors often prescribe a group of medications known as benzodiazepines.
These drugs...
How depression drug ketamine may help suicidal people
Suicide is a tragic and pressing issue in our society. It is the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 10-34, and the...