Depression News and Research

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Study highlights barriers to discussing therapeutic psychedelics with physicians

Feeling safe and comfortable are key when discussing your health and wellbeing with your primary care provider.

10 Sep 2024

Diligence associated with better cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients

People with type 2 diabetes, who display lower levels of diligence, may have a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease with which diabetes is strongly associated, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.

10 Sep 2024

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

Researchers discovered that COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated cortical thinning in adolescent brains, with females experiencing more significant and widespread changes than males, indicating a higher developmental impact on female brains.

10 Sep 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy boosts quality of life for young cancer patients

Many cancer patients struggle with their conditions by having negative thoughts, behaviors and emotions.

10 Sep 2024

Study links PTSD to higher risk of early menopause in Gulf War female veterans

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause an array of adverse mental health effects, but physical side effects are also common.

10 Sep 2024

Study finds link between nighttime light exposure and increased Alzheimer's disease risk

Higher nighttime light intensity is correlated with increased Alzheimer's disease prevalence, suggesting light pollution may influence neurodegenerative risks.

10 Sep 2024

Pandemic accelerates brain maturation in adolescents, study finds

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world implemented restrictive measures - such as stay-at-home orders and school closures - to mitigate the spread of the respiratory illness.

9 Sep 2024

Young people with chronic pain more likely to have clinical anxiety or depression

Young people with chronic pain are three times more likely than their peers to also have clinical anxiety or depression, a new review has found.

9 Sep 2024

Long-term exposure to traffic noise and air pollution linked to increased infertility risk

Researchers explore the associations between long-term exposure to road traffic noise, air pollution, and infertility in men and women.

9 Sep 2024

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

Review highlights the potential health benefits of raw white garlic consumption, particularly in improving cardiometabolic biomarkers and reducing chronic disease risks.

8 Sep 2024

Study shows cognitive behavioral therapy can lead to brain changes in depression patients

Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills for coping with everyday troubles, reinforce healthy behaviors and counter negative thoughts. But can altering thoughts and behaviors lead to lasting changes in the brain?

6 Sep 2024

A fluorescent probe for studying serotonin in depression models

Serotonin in depression is highly relevant in diagnosis, treatment, and drug development. To better study this area, a Chinese team has now developed a fluorescent probe for imaging processes that is highly sensitive and selective toward serotonin.

6 Sep 2024

As record heat sweeps the us, some people must choose between food and energy bills

During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space heaters.

6 Sep 2024

Can the xFakeSci tool identify fake AI-generated content?

Researchers assess the performance of xFakeSci in differentiating authentic scientific content from ChatGPT-generated content.

6 Sep 2024

Mediterranean diet vs. Ultra-processed foods: Impact on frailty in older adults

Researchers evaluate whether ultra-processed food and Mediterranean diet scores were associated with frailty and cardiometabolic disease in older adults.

6 Sep 2024

Depression has a consistent mark in the brain even when symptoms are absent

Persistent salience network growth in depression highlights neurobiological changes, offering potential insights into mood-state shifts and treatment responses.

6 Sep 2024

Phone use at night worsens sleep and mental health in kids, especially cyberbullying victims

The impact of nighttime phone use on sleep and mental health is significant, with cyberbullying intensifying psychological distress in children and adolescents.

6 Sep 2024

Study finds correlation between light pollution and Alzheimer's Disease

In some places around the globe, the lights never go off. Streetlights, roadway lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, make roads safer, and enhance landscaping. Undisrupted light, however, comes with ecological, behavioral, and health consequences.

6 Sep 2024

Study uncovers serotonin’s role in resilience and depression prevention

The simple act of observing others cope with a traumatic experience can increase our capacity for resilience and prevent the pathological states that can result from it, notably depression.

5 Sep 2024

Unraveling psychiatric disorders with cutting-edge epigenetic tools

The "Innovators & Ideas: Rising Star" section of Genomic Psychiatry features an illuminating "Genomic Press Interview" with Dr. Pierre-Eric Lutz, a rising star in the field of neuro-epigenetics.

5 Sep 2024

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Study highlights barriers to discussing therapeutic psychedelics with physicians

Diligence associated with better cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

Cognitive behavioral therapy boosts quality of life for young cancer patients

Study links PTSD to higher risk of early menopause in Gulf War female veterans

Study finds link between nighttime light exposure and increased Alzheimer's disease risk

Pandemic accelerates brain maturation in adolescents, study finds

Young people with chronic pain more likely to have clinical anxiety or depression

Long-term exposure to traffic noise and air pollution linked to increased infertility risk

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

Study shows cognitive behavioral therapy can lead to brain changes in depression patients

A fluorescent probe for studying serotonin in depression models

As record heat sweeps the us, some people must choose between food and energy bills

Can the xFakeSci tool identify fake AI-generated content?

Mediterranean diet vs. Ultra-processed foods: Impact on frailty in older adults

Depression has a consistent mark in the brain even when symptoms are absent

Phone use at night worsens sleep and mental health in kids, especially cyberbullying victims

Study finds correlation between light pollution and Alzheimer's Disease

Study uncovers serotonin’s role in resilience and depression prevention

Unraveling psychiatric disorders with cutting-edge epigenetic tools

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