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Researchers have identified two specific brain cell types that function differently in people with depression, marking a major step toward targeted treatments. The discovery proves depression is rooted in measurable biological changes, not just emotions.
Researchers at a Hyderabad institute created a groundbreaking model to study how chronic stress affects women's brains differently. The breakthrough could unlock better treatments for depression in females, who experience the condition at twice the rate of men.
Weight loss drug semaglutide shows unexpected mental health benefits in 100,000-person study. Depression, anxiety, and addiction rates plummeted during treatment periods.
Scientists found that brain cells in young people with depression work overtime when resting but can't keep up under stress. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments for millions struggling with the condition.
Scientists discovered why exercise and enriched environments reduce depression risk. A brain protein called Fgf2 keeps the brain's protective barrier strong during stress, potentially offering the first biomarker for depression.