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.

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Scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells that behave differently in people with depression, offering a clearer picture of what is happening inside the brain. By analyzing donated ...

Share on Pinterest Diets rich in minerals, especially potassium, were linked to a lower depression risk in a new study. Image credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy About 5% of the world’s adult population lives ...

Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, affecting around 322 million people, yet it remains a complex and poorly understood condition. About 15 percent of the global ...

Share on Pinterest Could the gut microbiota influence depression symptoms? Image design by MNT; Photography by Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images & Debbie Marshall via Wellcome Collection. A new study, ...

The geriatric depression scale is a self-reported screening survey to help detect depression in older adults. There’s a short version with 15 questions and a long version with 30. The geriatric ...