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

Depression is partially genetic meaning that you are more likely to suffer from it if someone from your family does, too.

Depression may raise the risk for inflammatory conditions; the risk for Parkinson's disease persists after adjusting for ...

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.

Postpartum depression can affect both parents and can last months or years depending on when you seek treatment.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

On World Mental Health Day, we take a look at the often-overlooked connection between mental well-being and heart health.

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 ...