Heated yoga may reduce depression in adults

In a randomized controlled clinical trial, heated yoga sessions led to reduced depressive symptoms in adults with moderate-to-severe depression.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Oct. 23, 2023 ~4 min

Men’s antidepressant use has no negative impact on IVF success

New study reveals no correlation between anxiety, regardless of antidepressant use, and IVF outcomes or live birth rate.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Oct. 20, 2023 ~4 min


How ketamine affects three key regions of brain

It’s a powerful antidepressant, but science needs more answers on out-of-body experiences and other “dissociative effects,” says the first author Fangyun Tian.

Alvin Powell • harvard
May 31, 2023 ~6 min

Ketamine found effective in treatment-resistant depression

A new study finds ketamine as effective as electroconvulsive therapy (without its major side effects) for the treatment of nonpsychotic, treatment-resistant depression.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
May 31, 2023 ~5 min

20 years post-invasion, many Iraq veterans haven’t found peace

Harvard doctor who directs Home Base health program details experiences treating “invisible wounds,” including efforts to keep patients from isolating.

Alvin Powell • harvard
March 17, 2023 ~8 min

Surgical patients addicted to cannabis face greater post-op risks

Researchers found that surgical patients with a diagnosed cannabis use disorder more often required advanced postprocedural health care — such as admission to an intensive care unit — compared to non-users.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Feb. 27, 2023 ~5 min

Severe COVID-19 linked with brain aging, says study

Researchers have linked the molecular signatures underlying brain aging with the cognitive decline observed in patients with severe COVID-19.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Dec. 6, 2022 ~4 min

Depression, anxiety may escalate chances of long COVID, says study

Depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness measured before infection with COVID-19 were associated with up to 45 percent increased risk of developing long COVID.

Nicole Rura • harvard
Sept. 7, 2022 ~5 min


Racial discrimination during COVID led to rise in depression

Those who experienced discrimination early in the pandemic had increased odds of moderate to severe depression and suicidal ideation, compared to those who reported no discrimination.

Randy Young • harvard
Aug. 29, 2022 ~4 min

Living through COVID may affect brains of the uninfected

New study reveals that living through the COVID-19 pandemic may trigger brain inflammation that contributes to fatigue, concentration difficulties, and depression.

Tracy Hampton • harvard
Feb. 23, 2022 ~4 min

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