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Magic Mushroom Ingredient Could Treat Depression

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FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- The active ingredient in magic mushrooms may offer a new treatment for depression, according to researc...
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Depression in children: What to know

Depression is more than just sadness and can be a serious and potentially life threatening illness. Even very young children can develop depression, so parents and caregivers must take the condition seriously.

According to the Cente...
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Depression on birth control: Everything you need to know

Some people who use hormonal birth control, such as the pill, the patch, or hormonal intrauterine device (IUD), report experiencing depression as a side effect.

Research on the topic has mixed results, so the precise link...
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Depression during pregnancy: Symptoms, treatment, and more

Depression is a widespread mental health condition. Pregnant women have a higher risk of depression due to increased stress, physical health changes, chemical changes in the body, and other factors.

While estimates vary, a ...
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One-Third of Lung Cancer Patients Battle Depression: Study

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MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Depression is common among ...
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Facing an existential crisis: What to know

An existential crisis may occur when a person frequently wonders whether or not life has any inherent meaning or purpose. A person may also question their own existence within a world that might seem meaningless.
Experiencing an existential cris...
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16 myths about depression

Depression is a condition that negatively affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts, with symptoms persisting for at least 2 consecutive weeks.

In 2017, around ...
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Another Downside to Vaping: Higher Odds for Depression

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By Steven Reinberg
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Vaping, already linked to lung damage, may also have harmful psychological effects, a new study suggests.
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New MRI scans reveal brain features of depression

Recent advances in brain scanning may bring welcome news to people with depression. Two new types of MRI appear able to spot distinct brain characteristics of the condition.
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Negative bias in people with depression is temporary

The tendency to have an enhanced response to negative facial expressions is common in people with depression. The findings of a new study show that treatment can reduce this bias....
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