Tags: Depression

Pfizer: Chantix Does Not Increase Risks for Heart Attack and Depression

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.08.2015 22:13 PM

A new study released contradicted previous claim that the stop-smoking drug of Pfizer causes an increase risk of heart attacks and depression to users.

Behavior Patterns That Show Increased Suicide Risk -- Research

09.03.2015 19:16 PM

A large international study researched the underlying causes and patterns of behavior that can lead to a greater risk to commit suicide.

Depression Raises Death Risk of Heart Failure

05.25.2015 13:59 PM

According to a new study, people with heart failure have a significantly increased risk of death if they suffer from moderate or severe depression.

Depression Increases Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease

05.22.2015 13:29 PM

In a new study, Swedish researchers have found that people with depression were much more likely to develop Parkinson's disease years later. The new study strengthens the already existing theory that depression and Parkinson's are linked.

Sleep Apnea a Risk Factor for Depression?

05.20.2015 17:34 PM

Sleep problems are a well known symptom of depression, but a new study also raises the possibility that they could cause depression as well.

People Who Are Always On Their Phones Could Be Depressed, Research Suggests

03.21.2015 12:26 PM

Are you sure that you are not depressed but still check your phone every minute or so? New research suggests that people are depressed when they keep checking their phones and spend almost 10 hours per day on it.

Retirement Is Bad For Your Health, New Study Shows

03.09.2015 20:15 PM

In May 2013, the Institute of Economic Affairs published a report on the Retirement. According to the report, the retirement can increase the chances of depression and despair by 40%.

Treatment for Depression Reduces Risk of Heart Disease

03.09.2015 15:29 PM

In a three-year study of 5,000 patients suffering from moderate to severe depression, those treated with antidepressants showed lower rates of death due to coronary artery disease and stroke compared to those who did not take the medication.

Mother's Depression When Children Are Young Linked To Risky Teen Behaviors

12.23.2014 14:40 PM

According to a new Canadian study, having a depressed mother during elementary or middle school increases the likelihood that a child will engage in risky behaviors like drinking and smoking during the teen years.

Powerful Women Are More Depressive Compared To Men With Equal Authority

11.26.2014 18:05 PM

Women in Positions of Power Show More Signs of Depression Than Men Women in power-- those with high position at work, higher pay, better education, and more influence in the outside world-- are not as in-control of their emotions as other people might perceive.