depression
One in three Alzheimer's cases preventable, says research
Posted in Medicine on 15th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
The main risk factors for the disease are a lack of exercise, smoking, depression and poor education.
New compound to treat depression identified
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
Researchers have identified a compound, hydroxynorketamine, that may treat depression just as effectively as ketamine, without the unwanted side effects.
Antidepressant may slow Alzheimers disease
Posted in Medicine on 16th May, 2014
by Alex Muller
A commonly prescribed antidepressant can reduce production of the main ingredient in Alzheimers brain plaques, according to new research.
Magnetic Brain Stimulation May Trump Drugs For Severe Depression
Posted in Medicine on 7th May, 2014
by Alex Muller
About 40 percent of people fail to respond to antidepressant medication.
Doctors Sketch Out Potential Blood Test for Depression
Posted in Science on 2nd May, 2014
by Alex Muller
A new test for depression has been uncovered by researchers, who think it's possible to find physical traces of the signs of mental ill health in the blood.