Depression : Science World Report

Sep 28, 2014 08:14 PM EDT

Bariatric Surgery May Increase Depression Risk Following The Procedure

Researchers at Yale University have found that despite the tremendous benefits associated with bariatic surgery for those in need, many patients may deal with depression following the procedure.

Sep 22, 2014 06:10 PM EDT

One Time Intervention Goes A Long Way In Depression Risk For Teens

When it comes to preventing depression, a little often goes a long way.

Sep 22, 2014 09:56 AM EDT

A Single Dose of Antidepressants Changes Your Brain

It turns out that antidepressants may be changing your brain. Scientists have found that a single dose of antidepressant is enough to produce dramatic changes in the functional architecture of the human brain.

Sep 17, 2014 11:13 AM EDT

Could a Blood Test Spot Adult Depression?

Could a blood test spot adult depression? New findings published in the journal Translational Psychiatry show that the first objective scientific track to diagnose major adult mental disturbances is currently underway.

Aug 27, 2014 11:28 AM EDT

Long-Standing Belief about Depression Called into Question: Is it All Serotonin?

Scientists may have new evidence that calls a long-standing belief about depression into question. A new study reveals that mice lacking the ability to make serotonin, a chemical, in their brains did not show depression-like symptoms.

Aug 25, 2014 01:52 PM EDT

Scientists Discover Brain Region Linked to Exercise Motivation

Scientists may have just uncovered the region of the brain responsible for exercise motivation. The findings could give researchers a way to potentially create improved treatments for depression.

Aug 22, 2014 10:09 PM EDT

Combined Depression Treatment Helps Patients Dealing with Mental Health Issues

Researchers have found that a new treatment route could be particularly helpful for those suffering from severe, short-term depression that combines talk therapy with antidepressants to more effectively manage symptoms.

Aug 12, 2014 12:14 PM EDT

Severe Depression: 'Hidden' Health Issue Battled by Late Actor/Comedian Robin Williams

Dealing with a bad day? Many of us who've experienced the heartache of a break-up, lost job or the passing of a loved one know exactly what it's like to feel that sinking in our stomach that accompanies unpleasant news. We might even use the word "depressed" to describe our mood. Yet depression is c...

Aug 04, 2014 10:24 AM EDT

Scientists Discover New Method to Predict Stress-Related Diseases: Depression, PTSD and Obesity

It turns out that subtle changes in a single gene can predict how the brain reacts to stress. The findings could have huge implications for health issues such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and obesity.

Aug 01, 2014 02:20 PM EDT

Obese Doberman on the Road to Recovery: Animals Suffer from Symptoms of Depression, Too

Previous studies have found that obese individuals may also be more likely to be depressed. As it stands, currently 35 percent of American adults are obese according to 2012 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): a number that is expected to climb to 50 percent by 2030...

Jul 31, 2014 12:03 PM EDT

Could Depression Increase the Risk of Dementia?

A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows that those who deal with depression may be at an increased risk for dementia.

Jul 31, 2014 01:07 AM EDT

Insomnia can Increase the Risk of Depression in Teens

Statistics show that millions around the world are affected by insomnia: a sleep disorder that's characterized by difficulties staying or falling asleep throughout the night.