A depression pill from 70 years ago could be used to treat prostate cancer, research suggests An antidepressant from the Fifties could treat prostate cancer and reduce side-effects of other treatments. Results of a small trial suggest that the drug phenelzine, which treats depression (by altering levels of brain chemicals […]
Heart disease and depression are interwoven, and a new study is helping unravel that connection by linking depression with poorer scores on seven important measures of heart health. The research included more than 4,000 people taking part in a national survey who had been screened for depression using a basic […]
The first-ever randomized controlled trial of long-term depression patients who took psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in "magic" mushrooms, found the drug improved the majority of their symptoms after two trip sessions. Johns Hopkins researchers who conducted the study also found 54% of the patients were in "remission" because they had […]
Experts say people who have seasonal affective disorder may find it easier to cope with the winter’s shorter daylight hours because of lifestyle changes they’ve already made due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They say habits such as healthy diets, regular exercise, and a consistent sleep pattern can help with the […]