Depression News and Research

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Impact of oxidative stress, gut, and diet on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pathophysiology

Oxidative stress and gut microbiome interactions are key in ADHD pathogenesis, with diet playing a crucial role in managing symptoms and improving outcomes.

18 Sep 2024

Genetic analysis challenges the idea that loneliness directly causes diseases

Research reveals that loneliness is linked to numerous diseases observationally, but genetic analysis shows it's likely a marker rather than a cause.

18 Sep 2024

Low-dose ketamine eases fentanyl withdrawal symptoms

Drug overdose is the leading cause of injury deaths in young adults in the United States, with fentanyl causing over 70,000 deaths annually.

17 Sep 2024

Study identifies optimal meditation positions for ADHD patients

ADHD is a developmental condition of brain with symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity.

17 Sep 2024

Loneliness may not be a direct cause of disease

A study reveals loneliness correlates with 13 illness categories, highlighting its role as a potential proxy marker rather than a direct risk factor.

17 Sep 2024

Cancer patients face increased risk of long-term mental health problems

People diagnosed with cancer are at a greater risk of mental health problems even five years after their diagnosis, according to a large-scale study of data from UK GP patient records.

17 Sep 2024

How nutrition and telomere dynamics shape beauty and aging in women

Research explores the intricate relationship between health, beauty, and aging in women, emphasizing the critical roles of telomere dynamics and nutrition in promoting longevity and vitality.

17 Sep 2024

Study highlights limited evidence for antidepressants in treating pain in older adults

University of Sydney research has found people over 65 are being prescribed antidepressants as pain treatment based on international guidelines that use limited evidence.

16 Sep 2024

Study shows no increase in depression after mild TBI in adolescents

With about 214,110 traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in 2021 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), understanding the physical and mental consequences of TBI is critical for study.

16 Sep 2024

New research reveals dynamic brain changes throughout pregnancy

Pregnancy is a transformative time in a person's life where the body undergoes rapid physiological adaptations to prepare for motherhood -; that we all know.

16 Sep 2024

Groundbreaking research challenges traditional neurodivergent diagnoses

A new article introduces a dimensional approach to understanding the mental health needs of neurodivergent people.

16 Sep 2024

Reducing ultra-processed foods can lower type 2 diabetes risk

People who eat more ultra-processed foods (UPF) are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but this risk can be lowered by consuming less processed foods instead, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL.

16 Sep 2024

Tossed medicine, delayed housing: How homeless sweeps are thwarting Medicaid’s goals

Andrew Douglass shoved his clothes and belongings into plastic trash bags as five police officers surrounded his encampment — a drab gray tent overflowing along a bustling sidewalk in the gritty Tenderloin neighborhood, where homeless people lie sprawled on public sidewalks, sometimes in drug overdoses.

16 Sep 2024

Laughter is as good as eye drops in soothing dry eyes, study finds

A study reveals laughter exercise is as effective as artificial tears for dry eye disease, improving symptoms and tear film stability without adverse effects.

16 Sep 2024

Study sheds light on potential demand for psilocybin-assisted therapy for depression in the U.S.

In the wake of mounting evidence for the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approving psilocybin, the active ingredient in "magic mushrooms," for treating depression in the near future.

13 Sep 2024

Coordinated health teams may help improve outcomes for children with Trisomy 21 and heart conditions

A coordinated, multidisciplinary health care team to address the specific physical, psychological and developmental needs of children with Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, and congenital heart disease may help children with these conditions lead longer and more productive lives, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

13 Sep 2024

Study links COVID-19 to higher benzodiazepine use in postpartum women

New research from the University of Georgia suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may have had an unexpected side effect for postpartum women: more benzodiazepine prescriptions.

13 Sep 2024

‘What happens three months from now?’ Mental health after Georgia High School shooting

About an hour after gunfire erupted at Apalachee High School, ambulances started arriving at nearby Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow with two students and two adults suffering from panic attacks and extreme anxiety, not bullet wounds.

13 Sep 2024

Study reveals significant increase in drug overdoses in Colombia among young women

Overdose rates in Colombia involving illegal opioids, hallucinogens, stimulants and sedative psychotropic medication increased greatly during 2018-2021, mainly caused by overdoses in young women, according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

12 Sep 2024

New consortium tackles genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders

Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders (NPD) including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression are detrimental to individuals, their families and society as a whole, and in many cases still lack effective treatments.

12 Sep 2024

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Impact of oxidative stress, gut, and diet on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pathophysiology

Genetic analysis challenges the idea that loneliness directly causes diseases

Low-dose ketamine eases fentanyl withdrawal symptoms

Study identifies optimal meditation positions for ADHD patients

Loneliness may not be a direct cause of disease

Cancer patients face increased risk of long-term mental health problems

How nutrition and telomere dynamics shape beauty and aging in women

Study highlights limited evidence for antidepressants in treating pain in older adults

Study shows no increase in depression after mild TBI in adolescents

New research reveals dynamic brain changes throughout pregnancy

Groundbreaking research challenges traditional neurodivergent diagnoses

Reducing ultra-processed foods can lower type 2 diabetes risk

Tossed medicine, delayed housing: How homeless sweeps are thwarting Medicaid’s goals

Laughter is as good as eye drops in soothing dry eyes, study finds

Study sheds light on potential demand for psilocybin-assisted therapy for depression in the U.S.

Coordinated health teams may help improve outcomes for children with Trisomy 21 and heart conditions

Study links COVID-19 to higher benzodiazepine use in postpartum women

‘What happens three months from now?’ Mental health after Georgia High School shooting

Study reveals significant increase in drug overdoses in Colombia among young women

New consortium tackles genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Depression News and Research

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