depression

World Day for the fight against depression celebrated

Published on: January 13, 2025
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Geneva, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) Today, humanity celebrates World Day fight against depression, which is estimated to affect more than 300 million people, mostly women, in the world.

Mexico on the alert ahead of tropical depression

Published on: October 3, 2024
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Mexico City, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) Several Mexican states declared Thursday a state of alert and paralyzed socioeconomic life due to the impending arrival of a tropical depression that is advancing through the Pacific and should strengthen before making landfall in Oaxaca.

First digital treatment against depression approved in the US

Published on: April 4, 2024
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Washington, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) Rejoyn, the first digital prescription treatment against major depressive disorder, received the green light from the United States Food and Drug Administration; however, some experts remain skeptical about this initiative.

Ultra-processed foods may increase risk of depression

Published on: February 29, 2024
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London, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—particularly those containing artificial sweeteners—may increase the risk of developing depression, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Covid-19 pandemic worsens child mental disorders in Uruguay

Published on: January 6, 2024
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Montevideo, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Mental disorders in children worsened during and after Covid-19 pandemic in Uruguay, specialists said on Saturday.

It is possible to fight depression and anxiety with yogurt

Published on: December 4, 2023
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Washington, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) Lactobacillus, a bacterium present in fermented foods and yogurt, is able to control stress and help prevent depression and anxiety, a scientific institution reported.

Tobacco-cannabis use, anxiety and depression among U.S. adults

Published on: September 13, 2023
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Washington, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) A study by the U.S. University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), showed that a quarter of tobacco and cannabis consumers experienced anxiety or depression, nearly twice as much as those who do not use them, the journal PLOS ONE published Wednesday.

Anxiety, depression are not cancer risk factors

Published on: August 8, 2023
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Washington, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The association between depression, anxiety and cancer risk has been a point of contention in scientific circles. In a new study a multi-national team refutes the idea that these mental health conditions are linked to most types of cancer.

High-quality sleep promotes resilience to depression, anxiety

Published on: July 13, 2023
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London, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) A study, led by researchers at the University of York, highlights that chronic stress is a major risk factor for a number of mental health disorders, including depression and pathological anxiety, but high-quality sleep and coping strategies - such as the ability to reframe a situation to see the positive side - can help to prevent poor mental health when faced with negative or stressful experiences.

Talk therapy for depression may aid to lower heart disease risk

Published on: April 24, 2023
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London, Apr 24 (Prensa Latina) Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, and it can harm other areas of health. Researchers are still working to understand the relationship between cardiovascular disease and depression and how the treatment of depression impacts cardiovascular disease outcomes.

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