Depression

A new study led by Naoise Mac Giollabhui, PhD, and senior author Richard Liu, PhD, from the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, reports that targeting inflammation may help…

Health insurance premiums in the U.S. have surged three times faster than wages over the past 25 years, according to new research from Rice University. The study found that employer-sponsored…

Older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or a history of stroke face a markedly higher risk of developing severe, potentially fatal illness after West Nile virus (WNV) infection, according…

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, advocates emphasized the critical importance of regular screenings and community education to promote early detection and empower women to make informed healthcare decisions. Breast cancer…

Roche (RHHBY) reported positive results from a pre-specified interim analysis of its late-stage breast cancer study, highlighting the potential of its investigational oral drug giredestrant, a next-generation selective estrogen receptor…

Women with eczema and other atopic skin conditions may face higher risks of complications after breast reconstruction, according to a new study led by researchers in Texas. The findings underscore…

Eczema and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) affect different parts of the body—the skin and the digestive tract, respectively. However, a new study suggests that having eczema may increase the risk of…

Manchester researchers have developed an AI system that “cleans” brain signals in real time on wearable devices, a breakthrough that could transform epilepsy care and pave the way for smarter,…

Every day, clinical social worker Ilana Marcucci-Morris hears her patients’ most private struggles. She has no interest in letting AI software listen in—or take over—her role. A self-proclaimed millennial and…

The holiday season can be challenging for people vulnerable to depression, but Christmas is not necessarily the mental health threat it is often portrayed to be. Adam Abba-Aji, a psychiatry…

Lurie Children’s Hospital has expanded its inpatient psychiatric unit, adding four beds and 20 specialized staff as part of a statewide effort to address Illinois’ severe shortage of mental health…

The Florida Blue Foundation has awarded a four-year Mental Well-Being grant to Studer Family Children’s Hospital to expand access to mental health services for children and families across Northwest Florida.…

A new facility for young people with complex behavioral and mental health needs is set to open in Minneapolis later this month. The Hennepin County Youth Stabilization Center comes amid…

A structured preoperative weight loss program is both safe and feasible for adults preparing for colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery, according to a new UK study. Patients following a low-calorie, high-protein…

Elizabeth Ndadziona sits on a bench at the Hauna Post Office in eastern Zimbabwe’s Honde Valley, waiting for her turn at a small telehealth clinic tucked inside the building. The…

Modus Therapeutics Holding AB has announced that the first patient has been dosed in part 2 of its ongoing Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating sevuparin for chronic kidney disease (CKD)…

After having my first baby, I was shocked by how much strength I had lost. Despite maintaining a regular gym routine throughout pregnancy, my upper body and core felt noticeably…

A new genetic study suggests that psoriasis may directly increase the risk of depression, offering fresh insight into a long-debated question in dermatology and mental health. Using Mendelian randomization (MR)…

New research indicates that women diagnosed with uterine fibroids face a markedly higher risk of developing heart disease over the long term. The study, published today in the Journal of…

A new study from the Karolinska Institute and Oregon Health & Science University has found that frequent social media use may impair children’s ability to concentrate and increase ADHD-related symptoms…