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.

Study published in Nature Communications identifies significant genetic differences in how depression affects women versus ...

(Reuters) -Genetic factors contribute more to depression risk in females than in males, according to a large Australian study ...

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, ...

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 ...

Older adults who laugh more often are less likely to develop depression, according to a large study conducted in Japan. These ...

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 ...

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

Depression is a mental illness, and support for depression can improve emotions, thoughts, and well-being. A new guideline ...

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 ...