Depression : Science World Report

Jan 31, 2014 09:38 AM EST

Could Childhood Depression Lead to Heart Disease in the Teenage Years?

In recent study conducted by researchers from the University of South Florida, they found that children with depression are more likely to be obese, inactive and smoke. Consequently, these are all health effects that may contribute to a higher risk of heart disease later in life.

Jan 13, 2014 11:58 AM EST

Fear of Being Skinny Places Teen Boys at Risk for Depression

Which is worse for teen boys--thinking they're too skinny or too heavy? Researchers have taken a closer look and have found that teens who think that they're too skinny when they are actually a healthy weight are at greater risk of being depressed as teens and as adults when compared to other boys.

Jan 08, 2014 01:40 PM EST

Ketamine may Help Treat Depression

Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic that was developed back in 1963 in order to replace PCP, is currently used in human anesthesia and veterinary medicine. Yet a recent study shows that it also be used to boost serotonin levels that could help fight depression.

Dec 04, 2013 04:32 PM EST

Death of Oldest Son Increases Depression in Mothers, Not Fathers

A recent study looks at the deaths of adult sons and the affect it plays on immediate family member, particularly mothers and fathers.

Oct 11, 2013 10:47 PM EDT

Behavioral Therapy may Help Reduce Depression in Dialysis Patients

A recent study looks at behavioral therapy that was provided chair-side to kidney failure patients while they underwent dialysis. The study finds that this may help patients fight depression and even improve patients' overall quality of life.

Oct 11, 2013 09:35 AM EDT

Mountaintop Coal Mining may Increase Risk of Depression

People that live in hazardous environmental areas are often more prone to physical injury, various health issues and even death. However, they can also be prone to cognitive and behavioral impacts that might have previously been undiagnosed.

Sep 30, 2013 02:01 PM EDT

Men Less Likely to Seek Help for Depression

A recent study takes an in-depth look at the utilization of mental health services.

Sep 12, 2013 03:35 PM EDT

Regular Exercise may Help Lower Depression

Exercise plays an important role in our overall physical and emotional well-being, and according to a recent study, people who regularly hit the gym are less likely to suffer from depression.

Sep 11, 2013 09:11 AM EDT

Sitting for Long Hours leads to Depression in Middle-Aged Women: Study

A recent study conducted by the researchers of the Victoria University along with the University of Queensland have found that people who sit for longer hours throughout the day portray the symptoms of having depression.

Aug 29, 2013 04:41 PM EDT

New Drug May Help Treat Symptoms of Depression

A new drug looks to treat depression and other mood disorders that may lie in a group of GABA neurons (gama-aminobutyric acid-the neurotransmitters that inhibit other cells) and which are shown to help contribute to social withdrawal and increased anxiety.

Aug 07, 2013 05:45 PM EDT

Effective Anti-Depression Medicine? Brain Molecule Discovered That Regulates Our Mood

A RIKEN research team has discovered an enzyme called Rines that regulates MAO-A, a major brain protein controlling emotion and mood. The enzyme is a potentially promising drug target for treating diseases associated with emotions such as depression.

Jul 31, 2013 03:30 PM EDT

Experiment Shows Psychotherapy via Internet as Good or Better Than Face-to-Face Consultations

For the first time, clinical researchers from the University of Zurich have studied whether online psychotherapy and conventional face-to-face therapy are equally effective in an experiment.