A compelling new study has shed more light on the mysterious connection between our diet, gut bacteria and mood. The study found that mice given a high-fat diet displayed greater depressive behaviors until microbiome-altering antibiotics returned their behavior back to normal.
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Intriguing new research suggests that a particular bacteria may have beneficial anti-inflammatory effects on the brain. Early studies in rodent models found that through injections of the bacteria the animals can be "immunized" against displaying anxious responses to stressful situations.
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A study has found a link between long-term use of antidepressants and sustained weight gain. The research, collating medical data from over 300,000 adults monitored over a decade, suggests that widespread, and increasing, antidepressant use could be contributing to growing obesity levels worldwide.
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A new study has found that simply measuring a depressed person’s brain activity using an electroencephalogram (EEG) can effectively indicate whether or not an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant would be an effective treatment for their condition.
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New research suggests that prenatal exposure to antidepressants, primarily selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can significantly affect fetal brain development. The paper concludes these changes could raise the risk of the offspring developing depression during puberty.
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Led by Dr. Brent Michael Kious, scientists from the University of Utah have come to the conclusion that people living at higher altitudes may have an increased risk of suicide. The researchers do have a theory as to why this might be the case, along with some recommendations.
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While traditional antidepressants may make a world of difference for some people, the fact is that they don't work for everyone. There may be new hope for individuals suffering from depression, however, thanks to a discovery made at The Scripps Research Institute.
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Depression is treated in the same way, whether the patient has experienced it for a short time or over many years. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, however, that may not be the right way to go, as a new study indicates that long-term depression physically alters the brain.
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A new study has found that people following a healthy diet designed to reduce their risk of hypertension also display associated lower rates of depression. The new study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting strong links between diet and mental health.
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A new meta-analysis of over 500 trials covering the largest dataset evaluated to date has concluded that antidepressants are definitely more effective than a placebo but some drugs are better than others.
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