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Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Comprehensive study found that prolonged exposure to green environments is associated with a reduced risk of developing depression and anxiety, suggesting air pollution as a significant pathway for this protective effect.

31 Mar 2024

Promising new compound reduces alcohol dependence in animal studies

Scripps Research scientists have found that LY2444296-;a compound that selectively blocks the kappa opioid receptor (KOP)-;may reduce drinking in cases of alcohol dependence in animal studies.

29 Mar 2024

Study reveals strong bidirectional relationship between perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders

Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression compared with those who do not, according to research published March 28th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

29 Mar 2024

Having a ruff day? Study says spending time with dogs can help

How interacting with dogs affects the emotions and psychophysiology of humans using an electroencephalogram.

29 Mar 2024

Mental health conditions could accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

Younger women are generally thought to have a low risk of heart disease, but new research urges clinicians to revisit that assumption, especially for women who suffer from certain mental health conditions.

28 Mar 2024

Understanding the relationship between premenstrual symptoms and perinatal mood disorders

Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) have a higher risk of perinatal depression. Conversely, women with perinatal depression have a higher risk of developing premenstrual disorders.

28 Mar 2024

Traditional overnight pulse oximeter readings may be insufficient to predict TC-MRBs, finds study

The predictive power of numerous sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) parameters.

28 Mar 2024

California is expanding insurance access for teenagers seeking therapy on their own

When she was in ninth grade, Fiona Lu fell into a depression. She had trouble adjusting to her new high school in Orange County, California, and felt so isolated and exhausted that she cried every morning.

28 Mar 2024

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Study explores how parents decide whether their children should attend school or stay home due to sickness, revealing a cautious approach when in doubt, and highlights the significant consideration of mental health alongside physical well-being.

27 Mar 2024

Genetic predisposition to stress linked with higher heart attack risk

People with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods of social or political stress than at other times, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2024

Latest advancements in identification and treatment of concussions

There have been significant changes in the last few years in how concussions are identified and treated. Steven Broglio, director of the Michigan Concussion Center and professor at the U-M School of Kinesiology, can discuss.

27 Mar 2024

Sleeping fewer than seven hours associated with higher high blood pressure risk

Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2024

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

A global collaborative research group comprising 131 researchers from 105 laboratories across seven countries announces a groundbreaking research paper submitted to eLife.

26 Mar 2024

Urgent care needed for stroke survivors facing long-term depression

Researchers say more needs to be done for depressed stroke survivors as new findings show 60% of stroke survivors would experience depression within 18 years, a much higher estimation than previous studies.

25 Mar 2024

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking oils and their offspring compared to rats on a normal diet. Deep frying, which involves completely submerging food in hot oil, is a common method of food preparation around the world.

25 Mar 2024

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

Many parents struggle deciding whether their middle or high school aged child should stay home from school if they don't feel well, a new national poll suggests.

25 Mar 2024

A paramedic was skeptical about this Rx for stopping repeat opioid overdoses. Then he saw it help.

Fire Capt. Jesse Blaire steered his SUV through the mobile home park until he spotted the little beige house with white trim and radioed to let dispatchers know he'd arrived.

25 Mar 2024

New method paves the way for clearer dietary guidelines on brain health

Study outlines a protocol for harmonizing disparate data on the link between dietary habits and cognitive health from various research, aiming to consolidate findings into actionable dietary guidelines.

25 Mar 2024

Study reveals ADHD medication reduces psychiatric hospitalizations and work disability

Study highlights the benefits and potential risks of ADHD medication, revealing that stimulants like amphetamines and methylphenidate reduce the risk of psychiatric hospitalization and improve long-term employment outcomes, though concerns about adverse effects such as increased heart rate and potential for triggering psychosis or mania remain.

24 Mar 2024

Sexual harassment prevalent among new doctors in their first year, study reveals

More than half of all new doctors face some form of sexual harassment in their first year on the job, including nearly three-quarters of all new female doctors and a third of males, a new study finds.

22 Mar 2024

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Promising new compound reduces alcohol dependence in animal studies

Study reveals strong bidirectional relationship between perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders

Having a ruff day? Study says spending time with dogs can help

Mental health conditions could accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

Understanding the relationship between premenstrual symptoms and perinatal mood disorders

Traditional overnight pulse oximeter readings may be insufficient to predict TC-MRBs, finds study

California is expanding insurance access for teenagers seeking therapy on their own

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Genetic predisposition to stress linked with higher heart attack risk

Latest advancements in identification and treatment of concussions

Sleeping fewer than seven hours associated with higher high blood pressure risk

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

Urgent care needed for stroke survivors facing long-term depression

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

A paramedic was skeptical about this Rx for stopping repeat opioid overdoses. Then he saw it help.

New method paves the way for clearer dietary guidelines on brain health

Study reveals ADHD medication reduces psychiatric hospitalizations and work disability

Sexual harassment prevalent among new doctors in their first year, study reveals

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