A massive trans-ancestry genome-wide association study (GWAS) looked at the genetic makeup of 688,808 individuals with depression and 4,364,225 people in the control group and identified ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood ...

Investing during a period of economic depression or recession can be daunting. However, choosing the right depression stocks can help you weather a period of uncertainty and protect your financial ...

Depression refers to a state of low mood that can be accompanied with loss of interest in activities that the individual normally perceived as pleasurable, altered appetite and sleep/wake balance ...

Naomi was living with depression, a disease that many Americans experience. In 2023, more than 49,000 Americans died by suicide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Scientists have found 697 genetic variants – or small changes within a gene – linked to depression, of which almost 300 were previously unknown. A Queensland scientist described the project as ...

Depression makes deep inroads on biology to bring about the many symptoms of depression, from sleep disruption and an inability to experience pleasure to lack of motivation and feelings of guilt.

One of the most common symptoms of depression in children is irritability. But children may also show symptoms more like those adults exhibit: sadness, lethargy, lack of interest in and withdrawal ...

A hormonal imbalance may cause symptoms of depression. Changes in hormone levels can alter mood and emotional well-being. Finding out the underlying cause and taking steps to balance and regulate ...

Jeff Winograd, who's lived with depression for more than 25 years, says ketamine treatment saved his life. Jeff Winograd couldn’t get off his couch. He’d hit rock bottom with the depression he ...

It can be heartbreaking to watch a loved one struggling with depression. Naturally, you want to help them but may not know where to start. The hard truth is that no matter what you do, you cannot cure ...