July 29, 2016 How probiotics may help ease depression Probiotics have long been hailed for promoting “good” bacteria in the gut— aiding digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and antibiotic-related diarrhea.
July 25, 2016 Depressed patients do well with cheaper treatment Many people with depression struggle to get treatment for the condition, in part because "talk therapy" can be expensive, and there aren't enough qualified therapists to deliver it.
July 20, 2016 Parents of preemies often depressed after birth When babies are extremely premature, parents are about 10 times more likely to become depressed than mothers and fathers of full-term, healthy infants, a small study suggests.
July 18, 2016 More evidence poor sleep habits may raise diabetes risk Men who don't get the right amount of sleep may have an increased risk of developing diabetes, a recent study suggests.
July 14, 2016 'My dog cured my depression' When Julie Barton’s depression hit its peak in the spring of 1996, it was a golden retriever puppy named Bunker who helped her see the positive side of life again.
July 12, 2016 Sage Therapeutics' postpartum depression drug succeeds in study Sage Therapeutics Inc said its experimental drug to treat severe postpartum depression met the main goal of alleviating symptoms more than a placebo in a mid-stage study.
July 7, 2016 Seniors with access to medical marijuana use fewer prescription drugs Physicians wrote significantly fewer prescriptions for painkillers and other medications for elderly and disabled patients who had legal access to medical marijuana, a new study finds.
July 7, 2016 'Special K' party drug to be trialled as treatment for alcoholics British scientists are recruiting volunteers to test whether ketamine, also known as the party drug "Special K", may be helpful in reducing relapse rates among people with severe alcoholism.
July 6, 2016 Regular religious services tied to lowered suicide risk Attending religious services at least once a week may offer spiritual and social protection against suicide, a large U.S. study suggests.
July 1, 2016 Self-compassion may help diabetics control their disease Learning to be less harsh or judgmental and more compassionate to oneself may help people with diabetes manage their disease and stave off depression, a recent study suggests.