Tag: Depression
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Soft Drinks Linked to Depression: Gut Microbiome Changes May Elevate Risk, Study Finds
New findings connect everyday soft drinks with depression via gut bacteria Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health. A German study suggests that even moderate soda consumption could alter gut microbes in ways that heighten the risk of depression, with the effect appearing strongest among women. While the…
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Soft drinks, depression, and the gut microbiome: new evidence
Soft drinks, depression, and the gut microbiome: what the new study shows Soft drink consumption has long been tied to physical health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry adds a new dimension to the conversation by suggesting that soft drinks may also influence mental health through the gut…
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Online Therapy Proves as Effective as In-Person Care, Swedish Study Finds
Online therapy matches the patchwork of in-person care, even during a crisis The rapid shift to online therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic was a global experiment in mental health care. In Sweden, researchers tracked 2,300 patients over six years – three years before and three years during the pandemic – to see whether treatment outcomes…
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Online therapy proves as effective as in-person care, study shows
A pivotal finding for mental health care As the world navigated the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health services faced a rapid shift from clinic rooms to screens. A large Swedish study followed 2,300 patients over six years, spanning three years before the pandemic and three years during it. The results offer reassurance to…
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Online Therapy Proves Comparable to In-Person Care in Swedish Study
New evidence supports online therapy as a viable alternative to in-person care The transition to online mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic was abrupt and uncertain. A large Swedish study tracked 2,300 patients treated in public mental health services over six years—three years before and three years during the pandemic—to evaluate whether remote care…
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Genetic study finds women at higher risk for major depression
Groundbreaking findings A major, peer‑reviewed study published in Nature Communications has illuminated a crucial aspect of depression that could reshape how clinicians approach diagnosis and treatment. Researchers from Queensland’s QMIR Berghofer Medical Research Institute analyzed the DNA of about 200,000 individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder across Australia, Europe, the UK, and the United States.…
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We told you we weren’t hysterical. Now the science is in
New evidence reshapes the understanding of depression A landmark international study published in Nature Communications is prompting a rethink on how depressive disorders are understood and treated. Led by researchers at QMIR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Queensland, the work analyzed the DNA of about 200,000 individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder across Australia, Europe,…
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Women and Depression: Groundbreaking Genetic Evidence Calls for Sex-Specific Care
New genetic evidence shifts the conversation on depression In a landmark study published in Nature Communications, researchers from QMIR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Queensland, Australia, reveal compelling evidence that females carry a higher genetic risk for major depressive disorder than males. The findings come from the analysis of DNA from about 200,000 people diagnosed…
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Depression: New study shows women carry higher genetic risk, reshaping treatment
New insights from a landmark study A large, multinational study published in Nature Communications has found that females carry a significantly higher genetic risk for major depression than males. Conducted by researchers at the Queensland-based QMIR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, the analysis pooled DNA data from roughly 200,000 people diagnosed with depression across Australia, Europe,…
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Older Adults on Tramadol and Antidepressants Face Higher Seizure Risk, Study Finds
New findings link tramadol and certain antidepressants to increased seizure risk in older adults A recent study published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, investigated whether older adults living in nursing homes who are prescribed the pain drug tramadol alongside certain antidepressants might face a higher risk of seizures. The…