The researchers also found that the genetic factors linked to depression overlap more with genes for metabolic traits in ...

Depression affects millions of people worldwide, yet many individuals remain unaware of the complex web of risk factors that can increase their vulnerability to this serious mental health condition.

Important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression have been revealed for the first time in ...

Findings showed women possessed almost twice the number of genetic markers associated with depression compared to men.

Researchers say they have identified new genetic risk factors for depression across all major global populations for the first time, thus allowing scientists to predict the risk of depression ...

Depression affects a large proportion of the global population, but there are ways to mitigate the risk of this mental health condition. Recent evidence builds on the role that elements of diet, ...

Females carry a much higher genetic risk of major depression than males, new research has found. While it has been ...

Women have a higher risk of developing depression than men, and according to new research, genetics could be a big ... Read ...

Anxiety and depression are significantly more common in individuals with atopic dermatitis, affecting nearly a quarter of patients. Key risk factors for anxiety include lower education, frequent ...

Dr. Kathy Smith answers the question: 'Pregnancy And Risk Of Depression?' — -- Question: Are there special risks for developing depression before and after pregnancy? Answer: Studies have found ...

Findings indicate that antenatal depression increases the risk of gestational diabetes, underscoring the need for early ...

Nursing home workers should consider depression as a risk factor for resident falls, authors of a new study say. Depression is already reported as an independent risk factor for falls. In fact, it can ...