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Feeling down is trending up. The days are getting colder and shorter, and instances of seasonal depression are on the rise. Starting as early as November, those who struggle with seasonal depression ...

A photo of a person with their hands covering their face, as if upset or depressed. Depression is commonly portrayed in media. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Many films and series have included ...

We are midway through the month of November, and the annual fall and winter reality of living in western Washington is setting in. The days are getting shorter and the nights, longer. Add in a series ...

Tens of millions of people with depression aren't properly diagnosed. Stanford researchers show that brain imaging could revolutionize treatment. Researchers at Stanford recently described six ...

Some of the year’s best songs were pop chart-toppers, instant classics that ruled the radio and the clubs. Others come out of ...

There was a very sad accident at the Dubai Air Show. An Indian fighter jet called Tejas crashed, and the pilot did not survive. Because this show is one of the biggest in the world, videos and photos ...

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are starting to change colors, the sun is setting earlier, and we’re layering up. Although this season comes with much cheer, for many, the end of year slump ...

As the holiday season settles in and cuffing season pressures rise, many college students feel tempted to seek quick romantic ...

Pop music lyrics have transformed over the past 50 years, revealing troubling patterns that mirror society's mental health struggles.

Maybe you’ve just moved, or you’ve brought home a new baby. Out of the blue, your usually energetic pooch is withdrawn and listless. Could your dog be depressed? Yes, say experts. And, depression in ...

Instead of requiring personalized gene edits for each patient, the new approach could create a standardized method to use for many diseases. By Pam Belluck and Carl Zimmer Gene-editing therapies offer ...