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Even Occasional Pot Use During Adolescence Linked to Academic and Emotional Struggles
A new study finds teens who use marijuana --- even just once or twice a month – face higher odds of poor grades, increased anxiety, aggression and low self-esteem.
Two New Studies Find Strong Link Between Epilepsy and Depression
Depression not only makes epilepsy harder to treat but may also raise the risk of developing it, new research finds.
What a One-Week Social Media Detox Really Does for Young Adults
In a new study, young adults who kicked their social media habit for one week reported less anxiety, depression and insomnia.
ADHD in Women: Missed Signs, Delayed Diagnoses
A new study finds women are being diagnosed with ADHD, on average, five years later than men. Researchers say the delay is causing more severe symptoms, as well as an increase in anxiety and depression.
Years After COVID, Are Kids Still Struggling to Stay Focused in School?
A new study finds the COVID-19 pandemic hit students with anxiety, depression and ADHD especially hard -- and for many, the challenges to engage in learning continue.
Severe Pregnancy Nausea Linked to Major Mental Health Risks
A new study finds women with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, are more than 50% more likely to develop 13 serious mental health conditions.
Keto Diet Shows Promise in Reducing Depression Among College Students
In a new study, college students with major depressive disorder who followed a keto diet experienced a significant drop in depression symptoms and an increase in overall well-being.
New Study Reveals Shifts in Student Mental Health — and Surprising Gaps in Parent Perceptions
HealthDay speaks with Dr. Nicole Brady, CMO of United Healthcare, about the surprising results of their new Behavioral Health Report on college students and recent graduates.
High-Potency Pot and the Risk for Psychosis
Marijuana products with high levels of THC increase the risk of psychosis and schizophrenia, according to a new evidence review, but their impact on anxiety and depression remains unclear.
Annual Mental Health Screenings Recommended for Children and Teens
With youth mental health at crisis levels, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines recommending mental, developmental and behavioral health screenings beginning at 6 months of age and continuing annually.
Severe Withdrawal From Antidepressants Uncommon, Study Finds
A review of 50 clinical trials on antidepressants and withdrawal concludes most patients experience one additional symptom, the most common being dizziness and nausea.
Regular Exercise Helps Ease Kids’ Depression and Anxiety
A new study finds exercise decreases symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and teens – and may offer an alternative to antidepressants.
Psychedelic Compound Found in Magic Mushrooms May Ease Severe Depression in Cancer Patients
A new study finds a single dose of psilocybin provides long-term relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety in cancer patients.
Calorie Restriction May Lead to Small Improvements in Depression, Study Finds
A new study finds restricting calories or eating low-fat may slightly reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers say the evidence is limited.
Popular Weight Loss Drugs Do Not Increase the Risk of Depression, Anxiety or Suicidal Ideation, Study Finds
In a new study, researchers found no association between treatment with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy and increased risk of adverse psychiatric events.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Premature, Preventable Deaths
A new study finds the more ultra-processed foods you eat, the higher your risk of dying prematurely from all causes.
Depression and Anxiety Increasing Steadily in Kids and Teens, Study Warns
More than 1 in 10 children and adolescents now experience anxiety, about 1 in 22 suffer from depression, according to new research.
Why Is Depression More Common in Night Owls?
A new study suggests alcohol use may be one reason why people who stay up late have a greater risk of depression. Sleep quality could be another.
Can Simple Diet Changes Lower Your Risk of Tinnitus?
A new study finds consuming more fruit, dietary fiber, dairy and caffeine may lower your risk of developing ringing in your ears (tinnitus). In the U.S., 25 million people live with tinnitus, which can lead to trouble concentrating, sleep problems and depression.
Nearly 1 in 3 Children Now Live With a Chronic Health Condition
A new study finds more than 30% of kids 5-17 years old are living with a chronic condition such as ADHD, autism, asthma and prediabetes.
1 in 15 U.S. Adults Have Witnessed a Mass Shooting, New Study Finds
A new study finds about 7% of U.S. adults have been at the scene of a mass shooting and 2% have been injured during one.
Physical Activity Helps Prevent Depression, Dementia and More, New Study Finds
People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, researchers find.
Eating a Hearty Breakfast Lowers Depression Risk in Heart Patients, Study Finds
Heart patients who eat a big, calorie-rich breakfast may significantly lower their risk of depression, according to new research.
Recreational Ketamine Use Surging Among Young Adults
A new study finds a dramatic increase in the number of adults using ketamine for recreational purposes. Ketamine is a medical anesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects.
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Specific Symptoms of Middle-Age Depression Tied To Later Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Depression in middle age has previously been linked to an increased risk of dementia.
But this relationship appears to be driven by a small clust...
Depression, Anxiety Increase Heart Disease Risk Through Stress, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2025
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FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Depression and anxiety are linked to a higher risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke, and researchers now ...
Anxious, Depressed About An Uncertain World? Training Can Help You Cope, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2025
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THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Young adults are inheriting a world filled with turmoil and unrest, and this instability is leaving its mark on their mental and emotional health.
A single half-hour course, however, could help them feel less anxious and <...
Some Can Slowly Taper Off Antidepressants Without Risk Of Relapse, Review Concludes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s safe to slowly taper some people off antidepressants after their depression fades, rather than continuing the drugs indefinitely, a new evid...
FDA Clears Home Brain-Stimulation Device to Help Treat Depression
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2025
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FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An at-home device that sends a gentle electrical current to the brain to help treat depression has been cleared by the...
Parents Might Pass Depression Down To Kids Through One Specific Symptom, Experts Say
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2025
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THURSDAY, Dec. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Children of depressed parents are more likely to develop depression themselves, and a new study suggests this risk might be tied to one specific symptom of depression.
Laughing Gas Relieves Depression, Evidence Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Laughing gas might live up to its name for people struggling with depression, a major new study says.
Treatment w...
Depression Increases Epilepsy Risk, Makes It Harder To Treat
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People with depression have a more than doubled risk of developing epilepsy, a new study says.
Some Suicide Victims Show No Typical Warning Signs, Study Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- November 26, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For many families who lose someone to suicide, the same question comes up again and again: “How did we not see this coming?”
A new study suggests that for some people, there truly weren’t clear warning s...
Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise Treating Depression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 19, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Brain implants that deliver electric pulses can ease depression in people who aren't responding to psychiatric drugs, a new study says.
Half o...
Many Teens, Young Adults Turning To AI Chatbots For Mental Health Advice
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2025
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MONDAY, Nov. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — About 1 in every 8 U.S. teenagers and young adults turns to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice, a new study says.
AI bots offer a cheap and immediate ear for younger people’s concerns, worri...
As Days Get Darker, Experts Warn of Rising Seasonal Depression
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2025
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SUNDAY, Nov. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, many people start to feel a noticeable shift in their mood, a condition known as seasonal affective disorder.
A Divided America Is Stressing Out, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2025
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FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A fractured America is causing people’s stress levels to go through the roof, a new American Psychological Associatio...
Spinal Cord Injuries Put People At Risk For Chronic Health Problems
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2025
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THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A spinal cord injury might be only the beginning of a person’s health woes, according to a new study.
People who’ve suffered spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop an array of chronic health problems, r...
A Kid's Gut Health Might Influence Their Future Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2025
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FRIDAY, Oct. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A child’s future risk of depression and anxiety might be tied to their gut health.
Young children whose gut microbiomes contained certain b...
Clinical Trial Finds Ketamine Not Effective For Depression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 28, 2025
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TUESDAY, Oct. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ketamine might not be effective in treating depression, new clinical trial results reveal.
Ketamine infusions added to standard depression care did nothing for people hospitalized with the mood disorder, researchers reporte...
Mental Health Distress Increasing Among LGBTQ+ Youth
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2025
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MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Mental health distress is rising among America’s LGBTQ+ teenagers and young adults as they’ve increasingly become targets of discrimination and cruelty, a new report says.
Psilocybin For Depression Effective Up To Five Years After Treatment
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2025
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MONDAY, Sept. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The benefits of psilocybin treatment for depression might last as long as five years for some, a new study says.
Two-thirds of participants in an early psilocybin clinical trial remained in complete remission from their
Precise Brain Stimulation May Offer Faster Relief for Depression
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A new type of noninvasive brain stimulation may help people with moderate to severe depression feel better faster tha...
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Can A Keto Diet Help Treat Depression?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A “keto” diet might help people with depression, a small-scale pilot study suggests.
Depression symptoms decreased by about 70% amon...
Self-Medicating With Weed Might Make Things Worse
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2025
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FRIDAY, Sept. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who start using weed to cope with anxiety, depression or pain might end up with a worse mental state than before, a new study says.
People ...
Chatbots Give Users 'Inconsistent' Info on Suicide, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many people with suicidal thoughts are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for comfort and advice, and these programs might not be completely up to the challenge, a new study says.
Chatbots respond appropriat...
Drowning In Chaos? A New Mindset Can Protect Against Depression, Stress
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Struggling to cope with today’s catastrophe-filled world?
Changing your mindset can help protect you from the s...
Talk Therapy Alters Brain Structure, MRI Scans Show
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Talk therapy has the power to alter a person’s physical brain structure, a new study shows.
Psychotherapy caused measurable changes in the brains of people with severe
Green Spaces Provided Pandemic Protection Against Depression, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2025
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FRIDAY, Aug. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Local parks and neighborhood greenery protected people’s mental health from the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study says.
Overall, d...
Sensitive People More Vulnerable To Mood Disorders
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sensitive people tend to have a higher risk of developing a mood disorder, a new evidence review says.
In particular, highly sensitive souls are more likely to develop
College Students With Autism Have Much Greater Rates Of Anxiety, Depression
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2025
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MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — College students with autism have dramatically higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to their peers, a new study says.
Nearly two-third...
Children in Crisis Languishing in ERs For Days
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2025
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MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Thousands of children at risk for suicide or in the throes of depression spend days languishing in hospital ERs, awaiting treatment, a new study says.<...
African Psychedelic Might Help Combat Vets Recover From Traumatic Brain Injury
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 25, 2025
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FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Veterans who receive traumatic brain injuries in combat often experience crippling post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, leaving them hopeless and potentially suicidal.
But help might be on the way from an ...
Heavy Grief Nearly Doubles Bereaved's Risk Of Early Death
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 25, 2025
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FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People intensely grieving a loved one are nearly twice as likely to die within a decade of their loss, a new study says.
Those whose grief remained persistently high in the first years following a loss have 88% increased odd...
You Might Not Need As Many Daily Steps As You Think, Review Argues
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 24, 2025
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THURSDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Walkers don’t need to march 10,000 steps a day to gain substantial health benefits, a comprehensive new evidence review has concluded.
Instead, getting just 7,000 steps a day appears to be most effective in reducing ...
Few Schools Screen Students For Depression, Anxiety
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 22, 2025
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TUESDAY, July 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fewer than one-third of American public schools are screening students for psychological problems, years after the U.S. Surgeon General declared a mental health crisis among the nation’s youth.
In 2021, then-U.S. Surg...
Depression Risk Greater In Some Women With Premature Menopause
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 18, 2025
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FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some women have a greater risk of depression as they go through premature menopause, according to a new s...
Insomniacs With Inflammation Prone To Depression
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 17, 2025
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THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Insomniacs have a much higher risk for depression if they have chronic inflammation, a new sleep lab experiment says.
Loneliness Of Widowhood Isn't Diminished By Presence Of Adult Children, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 16, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Adult children aren’t likely to fill the void left by the loss of a spouse, a new study says.
Becoming widowed might cause a stronger bond between the remaining parent and their children, but these bonds don’t...
Antidepressant Withdrawal Not As Severe As Thought, Evidence Review Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 11, 2025
- Full Page
FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People typically don’t suffer severe withdrawal symptoms or fall into depression immediately after they stop taking antidepressants, a new eviden...
Loneliness Preys On Mental, Physical Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 10, 2025
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THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness dramatically increases a person’s risk of depression and poor health, a new study says.
Half of folks who say the...
AI Displays Racial Bias Evaluating Mental Health Cases
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 9, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — AI programs can exhibit racial bias when evaluating patients for mental health problems, a new study says.
Psychiatric recommendations from four large language models (LLMs) changed when a patient’s record noted they...
Sleep Apnea Puts Soldiers In Harm's Way
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 2, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sleep apnea could be increasing the risks borne by U.S. soldiers serving on the front lines of combat, a new study says.
Exercise Helps Kids' Mood Disorders, Can Serve As Alternative To Meds, Review Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 30, 2025
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MONDAY, June 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Regular exercise can ease mood disorders in children and teens, offering an alternative to medications like antidepressants, a new evidence review has concluded.
Autoimmune Diseases Increase Risk Of Mood Disorders
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 25, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People living with an autoimmune disease are nearly twice as likely to suffer from mood problems like depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder, a new...
Talk Therapy Eases Depression, Anxiety In Stroke Survivors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 18, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Talk therapy can help stroke survivors who are in the throes of depression or anxiety, a new study says.
About half of patients (49%) fully re...
Psychedelics Can Help Cancer Patients Battling Depression
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 17, 2025
- Full Page
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Magic mushrooms might be key to quelling depression among people battling cancer.
A single dose of psilocybin provided sustained reductions in d...
Electroshock Therapy Appears To Reduce Suicide Risk Among People With Depression
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 17, 2025
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TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People with severe depression who receive electroshock therapy are significantly less likely to commit suicide, a new evidence review says.
Elec...
Screen Time And Troubled Kids: Is There A Vicious Circle?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 12, 2025
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THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A “vicious circle” might exist between screen time and troubled children, a new evidence review says.
Screen time — particularly on video games — appears to contribute to emotional turmoil among chi...
Accelerated Biological Aging Tied To Dementia, Stroke Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 12, 2025
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THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A hallmark of accelerated aging appears to be linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke<...
Weight Stigma Tied To Lingering Depression, Anxiety After Weight-Loss Surgery
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 5, 2025
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THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People who get weight-loss surgery experience an improvement in their mental health, but not because of the weight they lose, a new study says.
Rather, these patients face much less societal stigma over their weight, and it...
How Do Low-Calorie Diets Affect A Person's Mood?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 4, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Counting calories isn’t simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says....
Military Service Might Protect Against Depression
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 30, 2025
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FRIDAY, May 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The mentally scarred, deeply depressed combat veteran is an indelible stereotype promoted by movies and TV.
The post-traumatic stress and despair that some suffer following military deployment have prompted concerns that serv...
Social Media Increases Depression Risk In Pre-Teens
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 22, 2025
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THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Social media does indeed appear to be making kids more prone to depression, a new study says.
Preteens are more likely to develop symptoms of de...