4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (357+ words) The 'magic' in so-called magic mushrooms comes from psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound that has in recent years been talked up in medical circles for its potential to treat depression and alcoholism and even help smokers kick their addiction. The growing…...

11+ mon, 4+ day ago   (415+ words) Aside from crippling fatigue, there are other signs and symptoms of depression to be mindful of. Here are the most common ones that affect older adults: Unexplained aches and pains Feeling sad for long periods of time Suddenly not participating…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago   (304+ words) Billed as one of the largest-ever studies of its kind, scientists poured through the DNA of almost 200,000 people with depression to pinpoint shared genetic "flags". Women had almost twice as many of these genetic markers linked to depression than men,…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago   (588+ words) An Iowa State University professor’s research, born from tragedies witnessed during Hurricane Katrina, has opened up possibilities as to how the mind captures and stores memories of trauma, especially at a young age. Carl Weems, an ISU professor of human…...