Depression, ketamine or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can be effective — and new research has found that these work by triggering adenosine surges in the brain. Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, and therefore might reduce adenosine, but regular coffee drinking appears to مزید پڑھیں
Consuming an unhealthy diet rich in sugars and fats can lead to obesity and also increase the risk of depression. A new study conducted in rats shows that exercise can help counter depressive and anxiety-like symptoms that result from a مزید پڑھیں
Proline, an amino acid abundant in many foods, has been linked to depression through its interaction with gut bacteria and brain chemistry. The findings reveal that controlling proline levels or its transport to the brain could help prevent or treat مزید پڑھیں
Research on rare post-mortem brain tissue shows changes in gene activity, offering new insight into the biological basis of depression. Researchers discovered two distinct types of brain cells that show alterations in individuals with depression. Their study, published in Nature مزید پڑھیں