Clinical use of nitrous oxide could help treat depression, major study shows Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Jan 2026 8:00 PM ISTPatients with major depressive disorder, including those who have not responded to first-line antidepressants, may benefit from short-term nitrous...
Sleep disturbance and Depression tied to Menstrual irregularity, suggests study Jacinthlyn Sylvia20 Jan 2026 8:00 PM ISTA new study published in the journal of BMC Women's Health showed that menstrual abnormalities are significantly increased by sleep difficulties and...
Study finds alpha-2 receptor drugs reduce heavy alcohol drinking Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Jan 2026 8:30 PM ISTAlcohol use is widespread and alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes substantial harm. AUD affects 29 million individuals and causes more than 140,000...
Why a life-threatening sedative is being prescribed more often for seniors? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Jan 2026 10:00 PM ISTWhen agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and...
Asthma-related depression may be biologically distinct from primary depression: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Jan 2026 10:45 PM ISTResearchers from Hiroshima University in Japan and collaborating institutions have found that adults with asthma who experience symptoms of depression...
Quitting Matters: Smoking Raises Dementia Risk, Study Shows Medha Baranwal16 Jan 2026 8:15 PM ISTNorway: A large population-based study from Norway has found that current smoking is associated with a significantly higher risk of developing...
Phone Apps Nearly 3 times More Effective Than Minimal Support for Long-Term Smoking Cessation: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Jan 2026 8:00 PM ISTSmartphone apps-particularly those based on psychological theories-are 3 times as effective as no/minimal support at helping people who smoke stub out...
FDA Approves First At-Home Brain Neuromodulation Device for Depression Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Jan 2026 8:30 PM ISTThe FDA has approved ProlivRx, the first prescription, home-based brain neuromodulation therapy, as an adjunctive treatment for adults whose...
AI detects first imaging biomarker of chronic stress, reveals research Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Jan 2026 8:15 PM ISTUsing a deep learning AI model, researchers identified the first-of-its-kind biomarker of chronic stress detectable through routine imaging, according...
Breastfeeding may lower mums' later life depression/anxiety risks for up to 10 years after pregnancy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Jan 2026 6:00 AM ISTBreastfeeding may lower mothers' later life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, suggest the findings of a small...
Smartphone-based interventions show promise for reducing alcohol and cannabis use: New research Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Jan 2026 8:30 PM ISTYoung adults today are digital natives-naturally fluent with devices and online platforms-so some of their most effective behavioral-health...
Bullying Linked to Increased Suicide Attempts Among High School Students: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia12 Jan 2026 9:00 PM ISTA new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that bullying is a significant risk factor for teenage suicidal...
