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Research highlights the impact of social determinants of health on hypertension control

A research article published this month in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings highlights the significant impact of social determinants of health on patients' ability to sustain control of hypertension.

20 Jul 2022

Wearable activity trackers are effective in increasing physical activity and improving health

New findings from Australian researchers have endorsed what millions of people around the world believe: fitness trackers, pedometers and smart watches motivate us to exercise more and lose weight.

20 Jul 2022

Review: No clear evidence that serotonin levels are responsible for depression

After decades of study, there remains no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression, according to a major review of prior research led by UCL scientists.

20 Jul 2022

Fatigue in long covid patients linked to anxiety, depression, and apathy

The most common symptoms of the post-COVID-19 condition known aslong covidinclude fatigue, shortness of breath and cognitive dysfunction, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

20 Jul 2022

High-dose Vitamin B6 tablets could reduce feelings of anxiety and depression

Taking high-dose Vitamin B6 tablets has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression by new research.

19 Jul 2022

Identifying a core human microbiome

Researchers provide a critical review of the concept of the core human microbiome.

19 Jul 2022

New Oxford study examines the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for insomnia

Two drugs, eszopiclone and lemborexant - both not currently licenced for the treatment of insomnia in the UK - were shown to perform better than others, both in the acute and long-term treatment of insomnia in adults, according to a new Oxford study exploring the pharmacological management of insomnia.

19 Jul 2022

Could Vitamin B6 Reduce Anxiety and Depression?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. David Field about his latest research into anxiety and depression and whether vitamin B6 supplements could help to reduce it.

19 Jul 2022

Infant formula marketing directly affects breastfeeding rates

Formula milk companies continue to defy international regulations and target health centers to market their products, a WHO study on formula marketing and its impact on breastfeeding shows.

18 Jul 2022

Decline in mental health during pregnancy throughout the COVID-19 lockdown period

A new study examined the changes in the mental state of pregnant women over the first COVID-19-related lockdown in France, and the persistence of anxiety-related symptoms over the two months following the end of the lockdown.

18 Jul 2022

Caregivers for patients with multiple myeloma may suffer from anxiety and depression

Caregivers for patients with multiple myeloma may suffer from higher rates of anxiety and depression than patients themselves, according to a new study published today in Blood Advances.

18 Jul 2022

Online program for divorcing or separating parents prevents interparental conflict and benefits children

Close to half of all marriages in the US end in divorce, affecting over 1 million children each year.

15 Jul 2022

Exploring the connection between Parkinson's disease and gut microbiota to uncover potential therapeutic targets

Scientists have published a new review focusing on the relationship between PD and gut microbiota.

15 Jul 2022

Frequent fruit intake linked to greater positive mental wellbeing and lesser depression symptoms

People who frequently eat fruit are more likely to report greater positive mental wellbeing and are less likely to report symptoms of depression than those who do not, according to new research from the College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University.

14 Jul 2022

Young stroke patients who have seizures are at increased risk for developing dementia

Young stroke patients who have a seizure following their diagnosis are two and a half times more likely to develop dementia than patients who don't experience seizures, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

14 Jul 2022

Infection preventionists experienced worse mental and physical health due to COVID-19 related stressors

Findings from a first-of-its-kind study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) suggest that infection preventionists experienced worsening mental and physical health as a result of stressors related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

14 Jul 2022

Video game intervention improves attention and executive functioning in patients with lupus

A National Jewish Health led study recently published in Lupus finds that technology through video game-based cognitive therapy improves attention and executive functioning in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

14 Jul 2022

Antibody signatures strongly associated with SARS-CoV-2 immunopathology identified using a novel B cell epitope discovery method

A recent study discovered antibody footprints strongly correlated with immunopathology of SARS-CoV-2 infection using a new B cell epitope identification approach

14 Jul 2022

Integrating mental health support with routine care is essential for people with congenital heart defects

Although many individuals born with congenital heart defects develop resilience and have a high quality of life, they may face a variety of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives.

14 Jul 2022

Study finds SARS-CoV-2 transmission in children and adolescents is lower than adults

Researchers observed lower susceptibility of children and adolescents to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

14 Jul 2022

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Research highlights the impact of social determinants of health on hypertension control

Wearable activity trackers are effective in increasing physical activity and improving health

Review: No clear evidence that serotonin levels are responsible for depression

Fatigue in long covid patients linked to anxiety, depression, and apathy

High-dose Vitamin B6 tablets could reduce feelings of anxiety and depression

Identifying a core human microbiome

New Oxford study examines the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for insomnia

Could Vitamin B6 Reduce Anxiety and Depression?

Infant formula marketing directly affects breastfeeding rates

Decline in mental health during pregnancy throughout the COVID-19 lockdown period

Caregivers for patients with multiple myeloma may suffer from anxiety and depression

Online program for divorcing or separating parents prevents interparental conflict and benefits children

Exploring the connection between Parkinson's disease and gut microbiota to uncover potential therapeutic targets

Frequent fruit intake linked to greater positive mental wellbeing and lesser depression symptoms

Young stroke patients who have seizures are at increased risk for developing dementia

Infection preventionists experienced worse mental and physical health due to COVID-19 related stressors

Video game intervention improves attention and executive functioning in patients with lupus

Antibody signatures strongly associated with SARS-CoV-2 immunopathology identified using a novel B cell epitope discovery method

Integrating mental health support with routine care is essential for people with congenital heart defects

Study finds SARS-CoV-2 transmission in children and adolescents is lower than adults

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