Depression after a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion, may be a distinct condition, different from other types of depression, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Science ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study found that walking as few as 5,000 steps ...

People with depression have higher body temperatures, suggesting there could be a mental health benefit to lowering the temperatures of those with the disorder, a new UC San Francisco-led study found.

Pam Belluck has covered maternal mental health for a decade. Women who experience depression during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth have a greater risk of suicide and attempted suicide — ...

Treatment with medical cannabis significantly improved symptoms of depression, according to the results of a recently published study. The findings suggest that cannabis could be a sustainable ...

Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) can be very effective, they’re not always an option.

Consuming large amounts of ultraprocessed foods may be linked to depression, research published Wednesday found. Ultraprocessed foods are high in salt, sugar, hydrogenated fats and additives. They ...

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