New magnetic brain stimulation technique relieved depression in 90% of the participants in a small-scale study
"There's never been a therapy for treatment-resistant depression that's broken 55% remission rates in open-label testing," the team says.
Tag: depression
Why ketamine is so good against depression
Is ketamine the miracle drug that we've all being waiting for? Research is still ongoing, but -- as far as ...
Teen girls on birth-control pills show more symptoms of depression
The pill might trigger hormonal changes in developing teens that may make them more prone to depression.
A healthy diet can help with depression, new study shows
Healthy mind in healthy body.
Exercising with a coach might be good for fighting depression
Hiring a coach to help you exercise can improve mood more than being on your own.
Facebook posts can be used to predict anxiety, depression, and even diabetes
One day, our social media history might play an important role in the doctor's office.
Why depressed people listen to more sad music
It's probably not what you think.
Indicators of despair on the rise for Gen X-ers entering middle age, paper reports
"The increase in despair that occurs across the 30s is generalized to the entire cohort, regardless of race, ethnicity, education, ...
Ketamine might relieve depression by repairing brain circuits
Ketamine works its magic in a two-step process that first starts with the repair of brain circuits damaged by depression.
We thought depression arises from just 18 genes — we were wrong, new study finds
"We are not saying that depression is not heritable at all. It is. What we are saying is that depression ...
New study wants to tackle depression, obesity, chronic pain by blocking a single protein
Sounds a bit too good to be true, I gotta admit!
New drug reverses memory loss related to depression and aging
The implications could also be huge for people with Alzheimer's.
Engaging in cultural activities can stave off depression in old age
If nothing else, at least you'll have some fun attending!
Scientists find brain signal associated with depression and anxiety
Zooming in on the secrets of the brain.
In the fight against depression, researchers turn to mind-reading (that works)
How's your pound of gray matter feeling today?
AI spots depression by looking at your patterns of speech
Computer: "What is my purpose?" MIT: "You spot depression!" Computer: :(
About 1 in 4 US teen girls hurt themselves, a new report finds
America has a hidden problem on its hands.
Women who wake up early are at lower risk of depression
Researchers advise people to sleep in early in order to lessen the risk for depression.
More than 200 common prescription drugs might cause depression
One-third of American adults take at least one drug with depression as a side effect.
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