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Anxiety treatment improves outcomes for low-risk chest pain patients

Chest pain ranks as the second most common reason for emergency department (ED) visits, making it a key concern for patients and doctors.

25 Sep 2025

Researchers develop tool to predict how patients will respond to common multiple sclerosis drug

Brazilian researchers, in partnership with French institutions, have developed a tool that can predict how patients will respond to natalizumab, one of the most commonly used drugs for treating multiple sclerosis.

25 Sep 2025

Antidepressant fluoxetine alters brain energy use and boosts neural plasticity

A new study shows that the widely used antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it changes how brain cells manage their energy and rebuild their connections, potentially helping the brain "loosen up" and adapt during depression treatment.

25 Sep 2025

Frontline clinicians report trauma patterns in Gaza exceeding previous warzones

A British led study published by The BMJ today provides detailed data on the pattern and severity of traumatic injuries and medical conditions seen by international healthcare workers deployed to Gaza during the ongoing military invasion.

25 Sep 2025

COVID-19 linked to long-lasting reductions in smell even without noticeable symptoms

People who suspect that their sense of smell has been dulled after a bout of COVID-19 are likely correct, a new study using an objective, 40-odor test shows. Even those who do not notice any olfactory issues may be impaired.

25 Sep 2025

Depression and psychosis rise after childbirth while suicide risk declines

Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts decreases. This is shown by two new studies from Karolinska Institutet.

25 Sep 2025

New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome

A new study involving the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) provides strong evidence that sugary drinks affect not only metabolic but also mental health – especially in women. This effect is probably mediated by the sensitive microbiome of the intestine.

25 Sep 2025

Cognitive challenges rise sharply among younger adults in the U.S.

A growing number of U.S. adults-particularly those under 40-are reporting serious challenges with memory, concentration and decision-making, according to a new study published in the September 24, 2025, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Sep 2025

Menopause found to shape initial symptoms and comorbidities in multiple sclerosis

New research presented today at the 41st Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS 2025) reveals that menopause may significantly influence how multiple sclerosis (MS) first presents in women, as well as the types of associated health conditions they experience.

24 Sep 2025

New diagnostic methods and treatments needed to fight against Alzheimer's disease

The diagnosis and medical treatment of Alzheimer's disease, a condition that according to leading researchers in the field should be treated, has now advanced significantly.

24 Sep 2025

Early warning signs of MS appear years before diagnosis and affect all communities in similar ways

A major UK study has revealed that the early warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) - including pain, mood changes, and neurological symptoms such as numbness and tingling – may appear years before diagnosis and affect all communities in similar ways.

24 Sep 2025

Trump claims ‘no downside’ to avoiding Tylenol during pregnancy. He’s wrong.

Obstetricians have long advised their pregnant patients that Tylenol is the safest option to reduce fever or pain. President Donald Trump stood before a national audience on Sept. 22 and contradicted that.

24 Sep 2025

Mindfulness meditation may help treat people with depression and Internet gaming disorder

Mindfulness meditation may help people struggling with concurrent depression and Internet gaming disorder, according to a study. Guang-Heng Dong and colleagues treated 59 people with depression and Internet gaming disorder (IGD)-which is characterized by excessive and dysregulated video game playing.

23 Sep 2025

Scheduling combined visits improves wellness care and reduces no shows

A recurrent barrier to Medicare annual wellness visits, which provide preventative medicine guidance for older and disabled patients, occurs when patients introduce medical concerns to physicians during these preventative visits.

23 Sep 2025

Dental care habits predict broader preventive health behaviors in college students

For undergraduates, a trip to the dentist can reflect more than oral health. Those who kept up with dental exams were also more likely to schedule eye and physical exams, carry health insurance, and rate their overall health more positively, according to new study.

23 Sep 2025

SNAP benefit reductions increase food and financial hardship for families

A new study found that families experienced greater difficulty affording adequate food and household expenses after states began to lift emergency SNAP benefits that were provided to families at the start of the pandemic.

22 Sep 2025

Brain wave coordination explains how each hemisphere shares visual information

The brain divides vision between its two hemispheres-what's on your left is processed by your right hemisphere and vice versa-but your experience with every bike or bird that you see zipping by is seamless.

22 Sep 2025

Study sheds light on how inadequate sleep in teens can contribute to cycles of violence

Mass General Brigham study also finds link to violent behaviors such as carrying a weapon, highlighting the vicious cycle between lack of sleep and violence.

22 Sep 2025

Psychological distress after a heart attack emerges as a critical risk factor for heart health

Many people experience one or more types of psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, psychosocial stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), after a heart attack, which can affect their physical recovery and long-term heart health, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement, published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

22 Sep 2025

Can exercise help rewire the brain against internet addiction?

Footbike training boosts neural inhibitory control in students with internet addiction, highlighting its potential in enhancing focus and self-regulation.

22 Sep 2025

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Anxiety treatment improves outcomes for low-risk chest pain patients

Researchers develop tool to predict how patients will respond to common multiple sclerosis drug

Antidepressant fluoxetine alters brain energy use and boosts neural plasticity

Frontline clinicians report trauma patterns in Gaza exceeding previous warzones

COVID-19 linked to long-lasting reductions in smell even without noticeable symptoms

Depression and psychosis rise after childbirth while suicide risk declines

New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome

Cognitive challenges rise sharply among younger adults in the U.S.

Menopause found to shape initial symptoms and comorbidities in multiple sclerosis

New diagnostic methods and treatments needed to fight against Alzheimer's disease

Early warning signs of MS appear years before diagnosis and affect all communities in similar ways

Trump claims ‘no downside’ to avoiding Tylenol during pregnancy. He’s wrong.

Mindfulness meditation may help treat people with depression and Internet gaming disorder

Scheduling combined visits improves wellness care and reduces no shows

Dental care habits predict broader preventive health behaviors in college students

SNAP benefit reductions increase food and financial hardship for families

Brain wave coordination explains how each hemisphere shares visual information

Study sheds light on how inadequate sleep in teens can contribute to cycles of violence

Psychological distress after a heart attack emerges as a critical risk factor for heart health

Can exercise help rewire the brain against internet addiction?

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