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Depression can affect surgical outcomes and postoperative costs

Depression is known to be associated with physical health challenges, in everything from disrupting sleep to an increased cancer risk.

3 Oct 2025

New ultrasound technique used to stimulate multiple locations in the brain simultaneously

For the first time, a new ultrasound technique allows researchers to stimulate multiple locations in the brain simultaneously.

3 Oct 2025

Research reveals shocking disparity in hearing aid access

Countries with the highest reported levels of hearing loss also have the lowest reported use of hearing aids, finds international research published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

3 Oct 2025

Research shows Sudan Ebola's lasting impact and potential for mother-to-child transmission

More than half of survivors of the Sudan Ebola virus still suffer serious health problems two years post-infection and the virus can persist in semen and breast milk for months after recovery, according to the first study examining the virus's long-term effects.

3 Oct 2025

Penn Medicine study maps brain circuits impacted by psilocybin

Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified specific brain circuits that are impacted by psilocybin-the active compound found in some psychedelic mushrooms-which could lead to new paths forward for pain and mental health management options.

2 Oct 2025

Red meat in healthy diet linked to better brain nutrients and gut diversity

A study of 3,600+ participants reveals red meat in high-HEI diets enhances brain-supporting nutrients without disrupting gut health or mental well-being.

2 Oct 2025

Processed food addiction is more common than alcohol or tobacco in older Americans

The addiction to ultraprocessed foods in older Americans is linked to health issues, with over 20% of women aged 50-64 meeting addiction criteria.

1 Oct 2025

New study reveals molecular basis of Long COVID brain fog

Even though many years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of infection with SARS-CoV-2 are not completely understood.

30 Sep 2025

Science and artificial intelligence could help personalize brain stimulation for smokers

Science and artificial intelligence combined at the Medical University of South Carolina in a study that could lead to personalized repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS, for smokers who want to quit.

30 Sep 2025

Negative behavioral effects of psilocybin persist in mouse mothers and offspring

Magic mushrooms may not be the answer to postpartum depression, new research from the University of California, Davis suggests.

30 Sep 2025

Income inequality in society associated with structural changes in the developing brain

Income inequality in society has been linked to structural changes in the brains of children who go on to experience poorer mental health.

30 Sep 2025

Singing helps patients with COPD and interstitial lung disease

Singing can improve the quality of life of people with lung disease and help reduce their symptoms, according to a gold-standard randomzed-controlled trial presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

29 Sep 2025

Exercise helps improve sleep and mood in smokers over 40

Getting enough weekly exercise may help smokers over 40 reduce depression and sleep issues to levels seen in non-smokers, according to a study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health.

26 Sep 2025

Integrated and community-based approach could help address childhood food insecurity

One effective way of tackling childhood food insecurity could be hiring and collaborating with food outreach specialists in pediatrician offices, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition at the Colorado Convention Center from Sept. 26-30.

26 Sep 2025

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

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Depression can affect surgical outcomes and postoperative costs

New ultrasound technique used to stimulate multiple locations in the brain simultaneously

Research reveals shocking disparity in hearing aid access

Research shows Sudan Ebola's lasting impact and potential for mother-to-child transmission

Penn Medicine study maps brain circuits impacted by psilocybin

Red meat in healthy diet linked to better brain nutrients and gut diversity

Processed food addiction is more common than alcohol or tobacco in older Americans

New study reveals molecular basis of Long COVID brain fog

Science and artificial intelligence could help personalize brain stimulation for smokers

Negative behavioral effects of psilocybin persist in mouse mothers and offspring

Income inequality in society associated with structural changes in the developing brain

Singing helps patients with COPD and interstitial lung disease

Exercise helps improve sleep and mood in smokers over 40

Integrated and community-based approach could help address childhood food insecurity

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

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