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Now, robot to alleviate depression in elderly

Now, robot to alleviate depression in elderly


The latest therapeutic robot developed in Japan looks like a fluffy toy and has been designed as a c...
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Pollution causes brain damage, depression

Pollution causes brain damage, depression


Long-term exposure to air pollution could damage the brain and cause depression, besides triggering ...
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Parents can halve kids` anxiety, depression

Parents can halve kids` anxiety, depression


The right match between parenting style and child`s personality can practically halve depression and...
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Depressed? Be kind, compassionate

Depressed? Be kind, compassionate


Rather than taking anti-depressants, people suffering from depression have an inexpensive way out - ...
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Breastfeeding problems tied to moms` depression

Breastfeeding problems tied to moms` depression


The so-called `baby blues`- where mothers feel anxious, sad or irritable in the days after delivery ...
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Indians most depressed: WHO report

Indians most depressed: WHO report


According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization, India has the highest rate of major...
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Pill poppers invite more cycles of depression

Pill poppers invite more cycles of depression


Pill popping seems to be the easiest thing to do in the world, especially when trying to drive away ...
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Use of anti-depressants may increase relapse risk

Use of anti-depressants may increase relapse risk


A new study has found that patients who use anti-depressants are much more likely to suffer relapses...
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Depression increases the risk of crack use

Depression increases the risk of crack use


Women who are clinically depressed at the time they enter drug court are four times likelier to use ...
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Caesarean births up risk of post-natal depression

Caesarean births up risk of post-natal depression


A woman’s risk of post-natal depression increases substantially if she has a Caesarean section, and ...
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Depression during pregnancy up asthma risk

Depression during pregnancy up asthma risk


Understanding how maternal health affects a child``s respiratory health is important in developing e...
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One in three women take pills to beat depression

One in three women take pills to beat depression


One in every three women in UK take the help of anti-depressants to relieve despair at some point in...
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Pollution can cause brain damage, depression

Pollution can cause brain damage, depression


Long-term exposure to air pollution could damage the brain and cause depression.
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Early life adversities linked to stress

Early life adversities linked to stress


Most people are pulled down by significant adversities like the death of a loved one or getting fire...
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Insomnia `can lead to depression`

Insomnia `can lead to depression`


Men who have difficulty falling asleep are at greater risk of depression than those who nod off eas...
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Urinary incontinence after birth ups depression

Urinary incontinence after birth ups depression


Women with urinary incontinence after giving birth are twice as likely to develop postpartum depress...
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Depression moves to Jharkhand, hundreds marooned


Hundreds of people have become shelterless in the 72 hours of heavy rainfall.
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How commonly used anaesthetic lifts depression

How commonly used anaesthetic lifts depression


The anaesthetic lifts depression, and it seems to act on neurons in an unusual way.
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Depression over north Bay of Bengal


The well-marked low pressure area over the sea off Orissa-West Bengal coast has concentrated into a...
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Women’s brains are wired for mood swings

Women’s brains are wired for mood swings


Oestrogen can have a bigger effect on women due to their ever-fluctuating hormone levels.
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People suffering from depression get stuck on negative thoughts

People suffering from depression get stuck on negative thoughts


A new study suggests people suffering from depression get stuck on bad thoughts because they’re unab...
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Now, an instant blood test to diagnose depression!

Now, an instant blood test to diagnose depression!


The new test can improve early detection depression if performed during regular medical checks.
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Anxiety, depression accounts for risky driving

Anxiety, depression accounts for risky driving


Young drivers who experience anxiety and depression are more likely to take risks on the road.
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DNA region linked to depression discovered

DNA region linked to depression discovered


The new studies identified a DNA region containing up to 90 genes.
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Digestive problems early in life ‘may up depression risk’

Digestive problems early in life ‘may up depression risk’


Depression and anxiety may result from short-term digestive irritation early in life, said a study.
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`Obesity closely associated with depression`

`Obesity closely associated with depression`


The word fat is fast becoming a social stigma and has a deep psychological toll on the individual.
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Anxiety can weaken bones

Anxiety can weaken bones


Researchers found a link between depressive symptoms and reduction in bone mineral density.
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Depression also carries positive effect

Depression also carries positive effect


A new study has suggested that depression has a positive side-effect.
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Stress, depression linked to shorter survival in cancer patients

Stress, depression linked to shorter survival in cancer patients


Till date, the biological mechanisms behind stress affecting tumour`s ability to grow and spread in ...
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Brainwaves could help predict schizophrenia, depression

Brainwaves could help predict schizophrenia, depression


Despite major neural changes during adolescence, most individuals maintain a consistent pattern of b...
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Now, a nasal spray to beat depression

Now, a nasal spray to beat depression


The spray is designed to penetrate the brain areas involved in mood.
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Soon, a pill to combat stress

Soon, a pill to combat stress


Scientists have identified a brain mechanism that turns fear into overwhelming anxiety.
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Depressed New Zealander cooks and eats own finger

Depressed New Zealander cooks and eats own finger


It is one of only 8 documented cases of self-cannibalism recorded in world.
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Brisk walk daily `can help beat the blues`

Brisk walk daily `can help beat the blues`


Daily exercise alone could be as effective in treating depression as antidepressant pills.
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Yoga calms heart pace, cuts anxiety: Study

Yoga calms heart pace, cuts anxiety: Study


People who suffer from irregular heartbeat could benefit from doing yoga regularly.
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Binge drinking ups future depression risk

Binge drinking ups future depression risk


Researchers have warned that binge-drinking teenagers are more likely to have mood disorders such as...
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Depression makes knee arthritis worse

Depression makes knee arthritis worse


A new study has suggested that clinical depression can make the symptoms of knee arthritis worse tha...
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Depression may increase kidney failure risk

Depression may increase kidney failure risk


Depression is linked to an increased risk of developing kidney failure in the future.
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Depression after miscarriage can continue after healthy birth

Depression after miscarriage can continue after healthy birth


Maternal depression can have adverse impacts on children and families.
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Mubarak `very sick`, fainting due to depression

Mubarak `very sick`, fainting due to depression


It is reported that the former Prez refusing to take medication.
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Study finds link between genes and depression

Study finds link between genes and depression


The findings could help lead the way toward developing more individualized therapies.
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Weight worries can cause depression

Weight worries can cause depression


Penn State sociologists have found that teenage girls who think they are overweight, but are not, ar...
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Our body clock unchanged for millions of years

Our body clock unchanged for millions of years


Scientists had previously thought the circadian clock was driven by gene activity.
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Lack of good night`s sleep a major health concern

Lack of good night`s sleep a major health concern


Some 60 percent adults admit rarely getting the recommended six or seven hours of sleep every night.
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Eating poorly ‘can increase the risk of depression’

Eating poorly ‘can increase the risk of depression’


A new study has found that the ingestion of trans-fats and saturated fats increase the risk of suffe...
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Arthritis pain triggers severe depression

Arthritis pain triggers severe depression


Four out of five Arthritis patients feel tired and half feel weak and helpless.
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Brain surgery overcomes incurable case of depression

Brain surgery overcomes incurable case of depression


A nurse engaged in a long battle with depression has become the world`s first person to benefit from...
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Son of ex-Iranian shah says brother had depression

Son of ex-Iranian shah says brother had depression


Alireza Pahlavi was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at US home.
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Genes help determine our susceptibility to depression

Genes help determine our susceptibility to depression


Scientists at the University of Michigan have discovered new evidence that our genes play a vital ro...
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