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New initiative aims to train pediatricians on early mental health detection

One in five children has an identified mental health problem as early as age 3. Early detection is key to earlier intervention, and it also could prevent more severe conditions down the line, such as ADHD, depression and anxiety.

24 Oct 2024

Sleep deprivation in early life increases autism risk

Sleep deprivation in adults has long been proven to cause long-term mental and physical health issues, including, but not limited to, weakened immune systems, weight gain, depression, and increased risk of dementia.

24 Oct 2024

Healthy habits in middle age may protect against neurological conditions

In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a study published in the October 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

23 Oct 2024

Study reveals innovative treatment for narcolepsy-related nightmares

A new Northwestern Medicine study has demonstrated a new way to treat narcolepsy-related nightmares.

23 Oct 2024

Human midbrain organoids: A promising tool in the fight against Parkinson's disease

Advancements in organoid technology are crucial for Parkinson's disease research, providing human-relevant models for studying disease and testing therapies.

23 Oct 2024

Maternal stress and depression alter infant DNA, with potential lifelong impact

Maternal stress and depression during pregnancy and postpartum are linked to DNA methylation changes in infants, potentially affecting their development and long-term health.

23 Oct 2024

Study links schizophrenia to increased risk of sudden cardiac death

The lifetime risk of an unexpected and sudden death from a cardiovascular cause in the absence of pre-existing heart disease-;known as sudden cardiac death-;is more than 4 times higher for people with schizophrenia than it is for the general population, indicates Danish research published online in the journal Heart.

22 Oct 2024

Altered breathing in those without a sense of smell could explain health issues

Research shows individuals with anosmia have altered breathing patterns, linking smell loss to health issues and highlighting olfaction's role in respiration.

22 Oct 2024

Understanding the impact of psychological distress on life expectancy in Japan

The Japanese population is known for its longest life expectancy (LE) at birth. Extensive studies have been conducted on the physical health of the Japanese population, mainly on mortality outcomes.

22 Oct 2024

Brain-stimulation therapy at home reduces major depression symptoms

This study highlights the efficacy of home-based tDCS in treating major depressive disorder, with significant improvements in depressive symptoms and remission.

22 Oct 2024

Mothering over meds: Docs say common treatment for opioid-exposed babies isn’t necessary

On learning last year she was pregnant with her second child, Cailyn Morreale was overcome with fear and trepidation.

22 Oct 2024

Social isolation and loneliness linked to low micronutrient intake in older adults

Researchers determine whether social isolation and loneliness are associated with lower micronutrient intake.

22 Oct 2024

Home-based brain stimulation shows promise in treating depression

A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a new study by researchers at UTHealth Houston; the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London; and the University of East London.

21 Oct 2024

Mental health problems lead to greater productivity loss than other chronic conditions

Depression and other mental health issues reduce the number of productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs) more than musculoskeletal diseases or cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent joint study by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela), and Monash University in Australia.

21 Oct 2024

New tool helps identify anxiety and depression in pediatric surgery patients

A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.

20 Oct 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes

Consuming more ultra-processed foods -; from diet sodas to packaged crackers to certain cereals and yogurts -; is closely linked with higher blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes, a team of researchers in nutritional sciences, kinesiology and health education at The University of Texas at Austin have found.

17 Oct 2024

New study reveals two-thirds of diabetic men suffer from erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects up to 66% of diabetic men globally, with risk factors like age, long-term diabetes, and obesity playing a significant role. The study emphasizes the urgent need for early diagnosis and effective diabetes management to reduce the burden of ED

17 Oct 2024

Study identifies genetic associations with youth psychopathology

When trying to understand how genetic influences factor into youth behavior, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have taken the "big trawl" approach, casting their net wide to pull in all the measured traits, behaviors and environments that make up who we are and examine associations with the genetic building blocks comprising risk for mental health problems.

17 Oct 2024

Study reveals emotional eating risks in middle-aged women with PCOS

Emotional eating and uncontrolled eating are more common in middle-aged women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

17 Oct 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) delivered during pregnancy significantly reduces postpartum depressive symptoms in mothers, new research from UBC shows.

17 Oct 2024

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

New initiative aims to train pediatricians on early mental health detection

Sleep deprivation in early life increases autism risk

Healthy habits in middle age may protect against neurological conditions

Study reveals innovative treatment for narcolepsy-related nightmares

Human midbrain organoids: A promising tool in the fight against Parkinson's disease

Maternal stress and depression alter infant DNA, with potential lifelong impact

Study links schizophrenia to increased risk of sudden cardiac death

Altered breathing in those without a sense of smell could explain health issues

Understanding the impact of psychological distress on life expectancy in Japan

Brain-stimulation therapy at home reduces major depression symptoms

Mothering over meds: Docs say common treatment for opioid-exposed babies isn’t necessary

Social isolation and loneliness linked to low micronutrient intake in older adults

Home-based brain stimulation shows promise in treating depression

Mental health problems lead to greater productivity loss than other chronic conditions

New tool helps identify anxiety and depression in pediatric surgery patients

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes

New study reveals two-thirds of diabetic men suffer from erectile dysfunction

Study identifies genetic associations with youth psychopathology

Study reveals emotional eating risks in middle-aged women with PCOS

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

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