Credit: PixabayDepression affects 280 million people globally and is twice as prevalent in women as in men, a trend that emerges during adolescence. While researchers have linked the kynurenine pathway to depression in adults, this study is the first to examine its role in adolescents based on biological sex.The study, "Sex-Specific Alterations of the...
Credit: PixabayDepression impacts about 280 million people globally and is known to affect eating habits. A recent study from researchers at University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, and University Hospital Tübingen reveals that while people with depression often experience a reduced appetite, they tend to crave carbohydrate-rich foods. The study, published in...
Scientists make a huge leap forward in understanding the genetic map of depression risk. Credit: PixabayWe are closer than ever to accurately determining if a person’s biology makes them more prone to major depressive disorder. Researchers have identified 293 new gene variants linked to increased risk, a 42% increase from what was previously known.A...
Credit: PixabayA recent study has uncovered a surprising potential treatment for depression: vinegar. Researchers from Arizona State University have found that daily consumption of vinegar could significantly improve symptoms of depression, hinting at its potential as "a simple and natural treatment option."The Study and Its FindingsThe study divided 28 overweight but otherwise healthy adults...
Recent research indicates that individuals seeking to discontinue antidepressant medication are increasingly relying on online groups due to "insufficient support from medical professionals." This trend underscores a significant gap in care that needs urgent attention.Antidepressant use is rising globally, driven not by new prescriptions but by existing patients prolonging their medication intake. Guidelines from...
Credit:CanvasA recent study discovered that even short bursts of anger triggered by memories can harm our blood vessels' ability to relax. This finding has serious implications for understanding heart attack and stroke risks.Negative EmotionsIn the past, researchers observed a connection between negative emotions like anger and an increased risk of heart attacks. However,...
Credit: PixabayYou might have suspected it, and now science confirms: Hugs benefit both physical and mental health.A recent review of 212 studies reveals that hugs and other forms of physical touch offer health benefits across all age groups.Pooling the results of numerous studies, researchers from Ruhr University Bochum in Germany and the Netherlands Institute...
The MoodCapture app could allow people with major depressive disorder to maintain control of their condition. Credit: DepositphotosMeasuring the severity of major depression can be difficult for individuals experiencing it. However, in the near future, a smartphone app utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze facial expressions may provide insight into one's condition.Developed by scientists at...
Credit: PixaobayRecent research has revealed that adopting a healthy lifestyle involving moderate alcohol consumption, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, quality sleep, and frequent social interaction, while refraining from smoking and excessive sedentary behavior, can lower the risk of depression.Published in Nature Mental Health, an international team of researchers, including those from the University...
