- Oddiverse Blog
- By Elena Gorgan
- October 4th, 2013
US Capitol Shooting: Video of Police Car Chase Emerges
Female suspect was shot dead, reports say she had a child in the car
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Elena Gorgan
- October 4th, 2013
Miriam Carey, Woman Shot near US Capitol, Suffered from Post-Partum Depression
Mother Idella Carey says her daughter had been hospitalized, was under treatment
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 3rd, 2013
Depressed People Are 3 Times More Likely to Develop Parkinson's
Evidence suggests that depression is a risk factor for Parkinson's
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 2nd, 2013
Night Owls Have Different Brains than Early Risers, Researchers Say
The differences can explain why night owls are more vulnerable to depression
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 18th, 2013
Junk Food Makes People Depressed, Researchers Say
Fruits and veggies, on the other hand, chase away the blues
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 9th, 2013
Man in Brazil Is Diagnosed with Pathological Generosity
The man developed this condition after suffering a stroke
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 31st, 2013
Drinking Lowers Depression Risk, Researchers Say
People who enjoy a glass of wine every once in a while are less likely to be depressed
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 30th, 2013
Ketamine Takes Merely 24 Hours to Relieve Depression Symptoms
The drug is typically used in anesthesia, appears to also treat depression
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 23rd, 2013
Marijuana Promotes Mental Health, Study Finds
Chemical compound in marijuana alters a person's response to negative emotions, images
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 23rd, 2013
People Who Volunteer Live Longer, Are Less Likely to Be Depressed
Study shows volunteering improves mental health, ups life expectancy
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 20th, 2013
Sound Waves Could Treat Depression
Researchers believe sound waves can stimulate the nerve cells controlling mood
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 19th, 2013
Home Alone Dogs Get Depressed, Are Likely to Harm Themselves
Most dogs are highly attached to their owners, can't stand being alone
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 12th, 2013
Too Much Education Affects Mental Health, Researchers Find
Overeducated people are more likely to suffer from depression
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 26th, 2013
Coffee Lowers Suicide Risk by 50%, Harvard Researchers Find
Coffee influences the chemical balance of the brain, fights depression
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 22nd, 2013
“Misery Molecule” Pinned Down by Scientists
Protein named CRF1 is now blamed for feelings of stress, anxiety
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 19th, 2013
Ultrasound Waves Might Treat Depression, Anxiety
Experiments show ultrasound waves can influence mood
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 13th, 2013
Brain Scans Could Help Doctors Pick the Best Treatment Option for Depression Patients
A brain scan might indicate whether doctors should prescribe drugs or behavioral therapy