That, in turn, can affect the brain’s ability to maintain normal thinking even when it’s been affected by damage or disease.

Based on nearly 10,000 responses, the survey shows researchers and public health officials the prevalence of more than 30 different indicators in each of the state's counties and 823 census tracts.

“In line with previous reports, we found that both depression and anxiety were linked to a higher risk of heart attack or ...

For decades, depression treatment has focused almost entirely on the brain, with drugs designed to tweak neurotransmitters ...

[Embargoed until 8 p.m. ET Sept. 9, 2025 (1 a.m. UK Sept. 10, 2025), coinciding with publication in Translational Psychiatry] COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study shows an association between at least 10 ...

College students with autism have dramatically higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to their peers, a new study says. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of college students with autism suffer from ...

This led to studies where people with depression were given anti-inflammatory medications—drugs usually used to treat things ...

Everyone feels down sometimes. Bad weeks happen — disappointments pile up, energy drops, and life feels harder than usual. But when does normal sad or down feelings become clinical depression? The ...

Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) share similar symptoms, but depression can occur at any time of the year, while SAD follows a recurring seasonal pattern. For a SAD diagnosis, a person ...

A new study has revealed alarmingly high levels of depression, suicidal thoughts and substance use among young women living in Kampala's urban slums, exposing what researchers describe as a largely ...