Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has found ways to plant memories in mice. Here's what that could mean for humans.

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Can one protein really help treat both depression and gut problems? A groundbreaking study from the University of Victoria ...

For decades, depression treatment has focused almost entirely on the brain, with drugs designed to tweak neurotransmitters ...

New findings suggest that a protein known as Reelin could play a role in treating both “leaky gut” and severe depression.

Depression. Just the word itself is depressing, and it carries all manner of stigma. Who wants to be depressed? More to the point, who wants to be labeled as depressed? The answer to both of these ...

August 30 marks National Grief Awareness Day, a significant observance that highlights the often-overlooked emotional impact of loss and emphasizes the importance of supporting people through the ...

Depression is not a fun friend to be acquainted with. While we all occasionally run into sadness or hopelessness, this mental state of being convinces us that life is always blue. While everyone can ...

Menopause and Depression: What’s the Link? Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can be linked to an increased risk for depression. That includes the hormone fluctuations of perimenopause, ...