Tag: Depression

Deepika Padukone calls for bolder efforts to end stigma surrounding mental...

MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone called for bolder efforts by Indians to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. "We have a long way to go,"...

Scientists discover new treatments for depression

NEW YORK: Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered a new target for treating major depressive disorder. The research shows that individuals...

Stephen Hawking’s advice for people with depression

On the occasion of his 76th birthday, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking spoke at the Reith Lecture at the Royal Institute in London about depression. The...

Lack of sleep linked to anxiety, depression

People who sleep less than eight hours a night are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression, new research suggested. This, it says, is...

Eating probiotics may help prevent depression

Besides keeping your gut healthy, consuming a diet rich in probiotics, also called as “good” or “helpful” bacteria, may help protect against depression, finds...

K-pop star Jonghyun laid to rest

K-pop's biggest stars led the procession for the funeral of singer Jonghyun who took his own life this week aged 27. His bandmates and others...

Outgoing people are at a lower risk of depression

Extroverts and goal-oriented people may be less likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, a study has found. Though high levels of neuroticism put people...

Depression affecting 350 million people globally: Health experts

ISLAMABAD: Depression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease and affects around 350 million people in all communities across the world. In...

I may not be completely out of depression: Deepika Padukone

MUMBAI: Deepika Padukone at the  Indian Economic Summit once again spoke about her depression and told the world that she may not be completely...

Treating depression may reduce heart disease risk

  People who have heart disease are more likely to suffer from depression   Heart disease and depression are both serious and prevalent conditions; mounting evidence...

Continued deaths may depress security forces: Altaf

Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Sunday condemned the massive blast and the targeting of a convoy of security forces in the...

Little exercise, excessive TV tied to depression

Women who exercised frequently and didn`t watch much TV were least likely be diagnosed with depression in a new study of middle-aged Americans. Researchers found...

Speech patterns reveal depression levels

Speech patterns can reveal the severity of depression as well as a patient's response to treatment, suggests a new study. The study, the largest of...

Depression among youth

Youth they say is the backbone of the nation. Symbolically it represents hope and strength. Unfortunately in our country youth has been wronged at...

Snoring problem linked to depression

Experiencing breathing problems during sleep may raise your risk of depression, a new study suggests. Women with sleep apnea, in which breathing becomes shallow...

Fast food causes depression

A new study results showed eating fast food is linked to a greater risk of suffering from depression. This study has been published in...

Demi Lovato opens up about depression, eating disorders

Like many teen stars before her, Demi Lovato found herself in a dark place as the result of her monumental fame at such a...