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While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 signs of male depression

Men between the age of 40 and 44 are the most at risk, with this age group recording the highest number of deaths in...

13 Jun 2018 7:02 PM IST

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health side effects caused by the pill used by around 100 million women all over the world (Photo: AFP)

Many US adults take medicines that can cause depression

Patients who do develop depression as a drug side effect can often switch to different prescriptions.

13 Jun 2018 3:22 PM IST

Both men and women who felt lonely were three times more likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why loneliness is bad for your heart

We live in a time when loneliness is more present and health providers should take this into account when assessing...

11 Jun 2018 6:08 PM IST

Fashion designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain in New York. A U.S. report released in June 2018 found an uptick in suicide rates in nearly every state since 1999. Middle-aged adults _ ages 45 to 64 _ had the largest rate increase. Bourdain was 61 and Spade was 55. (Photo: AP)

Dark hole of depression

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor feels the whole concept of 'celebrity' has become faulty in many ways, and needs to be reassessed...

10 Jun 2018 12:23 AM IST

Fashion designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain in New York. A U.S. report released in June 2018 found an uptick in suicide rates in nearly every state since 1999. Middle-aged adults _ ages 45 to 64 _ had the largest rate increase. Bourdain was 61 and Spade was 55. (Photo: AP)

Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade suicides highlight need for new...

News shocked fans and came as US health authorities reported sharp spike in suicide rates across country since beginning...

9 Jun 2018 8:40 AM IST

The state health department has taken this decision with the aim of encouraging maximum doctors to work and serve in rural areas. (Representational Image)

Depression must not be allowed to fester: Doctors

In such cases, rectifying the symptoms which usually go unnoticed is a must. Efficient counselling acts as a life...

23 Jun 2018 1:49 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

You can now write away your body image blues

Spending just 15 minutes writing letters to oneself can significantly increase women's body satisfaction.

22 Jun 2018 3:42 PM IST

Most children who have irritability, depression or anxiety dont have suicidal thoughts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does parent-child therapy help depressed kids?

We consider depression to be an impairment of the ability to experience and regulate emotions.

20 Jun 2018 4:06 PM IST

The baby was diagnosed with pygopagus parasiticus, a birth condition observed in one in a million pregnancies (Photo: AFP)

Fathers' antidepressant use doesn't worsen babies' health risks

It is a sensitive issue and the possibility of an effect of taking medications and hurting your child has created...

20 Jun 2018 12:14 PM IST

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat have given us an opportunity as fans to interact with our favourite celebrities. However, the conversation has always been one directional. (Photo: ANI)

Good social media experiences don't outweigh bad ones for young adults

Social media lends itself to negativity bias because it is saturated with positive experiences that leave people jaded.

20 Jun 2018 12:08 PM IST

People with obesity are almost just as likely to develop atrial fibrillation as people with hypertension or diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Gut microbes may contribute to depression in obesity

The eventual goal is to find drugs or supplements that can help to achieve healthier metabolic profiles in the brain.

18 Jun 2018 1:07 PM IST

Metabolically healthy obesity is not a stable or reliable indicator of future risk for cardiovascular disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gut microbes may contribute to depression in obesity

Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center studied mice that become obese when put on a high-fat diet.

18 Jun 2018 8:53 AM IST