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How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?

A new paper in BMC Medicine examines the role of inflammation and body mass index (BMI) in the etiology of treatment-resistant depression.

18 Sep 2023

MDMA-assisted therapy reduces PTSD symptoms dramatically

New study shows MDMA-assisted therapy significantly reduces symptoms in individuals with moderate to severe PTSD, outperforming traditional therapy and medications. The study, covering multiple sites in the U.S. and Israel, indicates that while effective, further research is needed to explore potential side effects and effectiveness across diverse groups.

17 Sep 2023

Pandemic firearm buyers have higher rates of mental health problems, antisocial behavior, study finds

People who bought firearms during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have much higher rates of recent suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors and intimate partner violence, compared with other firearm owners and people who do not own firearms, a new study suggests.

15 Sep 2023

Oto and Lindus Health launch a remote trial to increase patient access to tinnitus therapy

Digital health company Oto and clinical trial start-up Lindus Health today announced the launch of a fully remote, digital trial to increase patient access to life-changing tinnitus therapy.

15 Sep 2023

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

Your happiness levels aren't only based on external events. Genome testing can reveal how happy and optimistic you are predisposed to be. A leading testing expert reveals how variations of a key gene, CNR1, may have a significant impact on your level of happiness.

15 Sep 2023

How does the APOE4 gene play both hero and villain in your health risks?

The study reveals that APOE4, a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease and cardiovascular diseases, has complex effects on mortality risk. While APOE4 carriers with higher AD neuropathology have increased mortality risk, those with low neuropathology had a reduced risk of certain cancers, warranting further research into this genetic factor's diverse impact on health outcomes.

14 Sep 2023

Peer-led navigation program improves mental health outcomes for racially and ethnically minoritized veterans

Research scientists led by Johanne Eliacin, PhD, of the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) and Regenstrief Institute, have developed PARTNER-MH, an innovative, peer-led patient navigation program to support racially and ethnically minoritized veterans seeking mental healthcare, regardless of the types of mental health services needed or their mental health diagnoses.

14 Sep 2023

Could your daily routine lead to dementia? New research points to sedentary lifestyle as potential risk factor

In a recent study, researchers investigated whether accelerometer-assessed sedentary behavior was associated with incident dementia.

13 Sep 2023

Does pet ownership impact the relationship between living alone and depressive symptoms?

How living alone and pet ownership combined relate to depressive symptoms.

13 Sep 2023

The science behind lifestyle's role in preventing depression

A recent paper looks at the effect of a range of lifestyle factors in relation to brain structure, immune function, metabolic pathways, and genetic mechanisms that are responsible for depression.

13 Sep 2023

Targeted use of ultrasound technology can lead to significant changes in brain function

The targeted use of ultrasound technology can bring about significant changes in brain function that could pave the way towards treatment of conditions such as depression, addiction, or anxiety, a new study suggests.

12 Sep 2023

Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?

Comprehensive review finds energy drinks linked to range of health risks, from cardiac arrhythmias to mental health issues. Researchers call for strict regulations on their consumption, especially among minors and pregnant women.

12 Sep 2023

Doctors must address Parkinson’s patients’ hidden burden of stigma, report says

Even the best treatment approaches for Parkinson's disease are inadequate if they do not address patients' feelings of social rejection, isolation, loneliness and other psychosocial effects of stigma, according to a report from experts specializing in Parkinson's and other movement disorders.

12 Sep 2023

Loneliness, depression and social isolation linked to digestive diseases in older adults

While life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of some kind.

12 Sep 2023

Vaping linked to chronic stress in young people

Young people who have used e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

12 Sep 2023

Can a healthy lifestyle keep depression at bay?

A groundbreaking study reveals that maintaining a healthy lifestyle—including good sleep, social connection, and regular exercise—can significantly reduce the risk of depression, regardless of genetic predisposition. The research emphasizes that lifestyle choices may have a greater impact on depression risk than genetics, offering actionable avenues for prevention.

11 Sep 2023

Antidepressants may reduce negative memories, improve memory in depressed individuals

New research from Rice University finds that antidepressants may actually reduce negative memories in individuals suffering from depression while improving overall memory function.

11 Sep 2023

Study highlights the importance of support for caregivers in optimizing child behavior outcomes

Emotional support and tangible aid for caregivers benefited all families during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just those facing higher stress levels, according to a study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

11 Sep 2023

Probation disproportionately affects the health outcomes of Black Americans

"Mistrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful," warned Friedrich Nietzsche more than a century ago.

11 Sep 2023

Medicinal cannabis and its impact on patient-reported outcomes in chronic health

Researchers evaluated health-related quality of life and other outcomes in patients taking medicinal cannabis.

11 Sep 2023

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?

MDMA-assisted therapy reduces PTSD symptoms dramatically

Pandemic firearm buyers have higher rates of mental health problems, antisocial behavior, study finds

Oto and Lindus Health launch a remote trial to increase patient access to tinnitus therapy

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

How does the APOE4 gene play both hero and villain in your health risks?

Peer-led navigation program improves mental health outcomes for racially and ethnically minoritized veterans

Could your daily routine lead to dementia? New research points to sedentary lifestyle as potential risk factor

Does pet ownership impact the relationship between living alone and depressive symptoms?

The science behind lifestyle's role in preventing depression

Targeted use of ultrasound technology can lead to significant changes in brain function

Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?

Doctors must address Parkinson’s patients’ hidden burden of stigma, report says

Loneliness, depression and social isolation linked to digestive diseases in older adults

Vaping linked to chronic stress in young people

Can a healthy lifestyle keep depression at bay?

Antidepressants may reduce negative memories, improve memory in depressed individuals

Study highlights the importance of support for caregivers in optimizing child behavior outcomes

Probation disproportionately affects the health outcomes of Black Americans

Medicinal cannabis and its impact on patient-reported outcomes in chronic health

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