Depletion of particular brain tissue linked to chronic depression, suicide: Study
Astrocytes, a kind of supportive nerve cells, were found in much lower quantity in people who died by suicide
12 million in UK face health risks due to climate change: Study
Heat-related deaths among people over 65 years rose 21 per cent between 2004 and 2018
Oral doses of ketamine can help treat chronic suicidality: Study
Patients with the condition experienced a significant reduction in suicide ideation, said researchers
Health ministry survey flags depression symptoms in every third senior citizen in India
One in every 12 elderly person in the country have had depression
So, just why did Hyderabad flood?
The answer lies in the city’s old design not being in sync with its burgeoning size and population and the shrinking of its water bodies
Storm in the pond: 5 brew in Atlantic — only the 2nd time
Peak Atlantic hurricane season is on way, and scientists may run out of names
Dust pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa raised infant mortality: Study
A 25% spike in local annual mean particulate concentrations in West Africa caused an 18% increase in infant mortality
COVID-19 lockdown: Why India must brace for a mental health crisis
The government’s failure to take a compassionate view of lockdown rules will compound the economic and mental health crisis
That sinking feeling: A review of Inside a Dark Box
Inside a Dark Box is a peek into what depression can feel like to an individual
COVID-19: Why power sector revival will likely be long haul
COVID-19 shocks may prompt major energy transitions to gas, wind and solar sector
5 tips to help parents navigate the unique needs of children with autism learning from home
Research shows adapting teaching to incorporate students’ special interests can help students on the autism spectrum learn academic and …
What to eat and avoid during menstruation
Symptoms like cramps, mood swings, depression etc, have increased due to lifestyle changes
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Researchers study behavioural aspect of farmer suicides
One of the major causes behind suicidal intent is depression, experts find while studying cases in Punjab, Telangana and Maharashtra
Three in four people with epilepsy in low-income countries may die early: WHO
Appropriate use of cheap and effective antiseizure medicines can make up to 70 per cent of people with epilepsy seizure free
New drug can reverse failing memory
Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health develops molecule to help those at risk of cognitive problems
Here's a technique that can cure range of diseases using electricity, but is it safe?
A device that uses electricity to pass through your brain is believed to be a cure for many diseases, but the jury is still out on its safety
Seven chemicals that should be blacklisted to prevent obesity
Here's a list of obesogens identified after a decade of research
Cyclone Gaja live analysis: This is the 13th depression this year, highest in 26 years
The storm has turned severe and will hit Tamil Nadu today evening
Even an hour of screen time can affect mental health of 2-year-olds: study
Children and adolescents may have less curiosity, lower self-control & emotional stability, shows a study that surveyed more than 40,000 …
Mental health should be at centre of sustainable development: Lancet
Lancet Commissioners on global mental health and sustainable development urge governments to place mental health at centre of sustainable development
Here are the top 10 things we should do to improve our mental health
As an individual and a part of a healthy society, we need to adopt these methods to prevent mental illnesses from affecting us
Mental health insurance likely to reduce stigma
Many suffering from mental disorders avoid treatment due to the stigma attached but IRDA's directive asking insurance companies to provide …
This drink can treat severe depression
Ayahuasca, a psychedelic brew made from two plants, has been used in Amazonia for centuries
Almost half of adults with autism struggle with depression
Until now, researchers and clinicians did not know how many individuals with autism were affected by depression