Hugging other people on a daily basis was significantly associated with a lower chance of depression and anxiety. The scientists concluded that hugging regularly may be a protective factor for mental ...

Germany is the first EU country to establish a compassionate psilocybin use program — a regulated expanded-access pathway ...

The number of people using injectable obesity treatments is increasing rapidly, and it is leading to declines in obesity, ...

Shared biological, psychological, and social pathways put patients at risk for both, whether obesity or depression occurs ...

Depression affects women twice as often as men, but scientists still don’t fully understand why. Now, researchers from ...

Though the Great Crash of 1929 preceded the Great Depression, weak banks and a shaky property market were bigger contributors ...

Different types of depression affect the body in different ways. Atypical, energy-related depression raises the risk of diabetes, while melancholic depression increases the likelihood of heart disease ...

Only two victories will do for Germany in 2026 World Cup qualifying this month if they’re to avoid the playoffs. A historic 2–0 defeat to Slovakia in September meant their delayed start to qualifying ...

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

One in three doctors and nurses in Europe report suffering from depression or anxiety, a study published Friday by the European branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The rate is five ...