Forty years ago, the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was coined. Today, it’s known as a specific kind of mood disorder. In the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-V), seasonality is listed as a specifier for both recurrent depression and Major De
Have you ever wondered why some people get really sick from COVID-19 while others barely notice it? A lot has to do with our genes. Scientists looked into how changes in two genes, FAS and FASL, affect how severe COVID-19 can be and if it leads to long-term symptoms. These genes play a role in T-cel
Ever wished you could rewind time and change things? Well, Target wants to do just that with their diversity efforts. The retail giant recently announced they’re ending their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program. This is big news, especially for the LGBTQ+ community and organizers of the T
Did you know that friends can make a big difference in how cyberbullying affects your mental health? A recent study looked into this by asking students from elementary, middle, and high schools about their experiences with cyberbullying and depression. They also checked how close these students felt
The AI industry is moving at lightning speed, and researchers are feeling the heat. They're pulled in all directions, trying to keep up with intense competition and the constant pressure to produce. Tech giants like OpenAI and Google are in a fierce race, announcing new tools and models at a dizzyin
It's been around 15 years since the introduction of the NOVA food-processing classification. Originally designed to pinpoint ultra-processed foods linked to noncommunicable diseases, NOVA has a broader scope that aligns with sustainable nutrition. But how well does NOVA fit with other indicators of
Imagine flying to your home country only to be greeted by a military judge. That's what happened to Layal al-Ekhtiar, a Lebanese journalist working for Al-Arabiya in Dubai. She was questioned for interviewing an Israeli military spokesperson in October 2023, during the Hamas-Israel war. This intervi
Adolescent depression can have a big impact on daily life and future growth. Scientists believe that both childhood and teen years play a role in these symptoms. Machine learning, a fancy tool in data science, is being used more and more to understand teen depression. But here’s the thing: most stud
When you have surgery on your head due to a severe brain injury, doctors might monitor the pressure inside your skull. This is called intracranial pressure monitoring (ICPM). Some experts think this could help lower the risk of death. They believe that starting this monitoring right after surgery mi
Ever felt lonely? You're not alone. Lots of people feel this way, and it's a big deal for health. But what does loneliness do to our brains, especially for people with schizophrenia or depression? Researchers are just starting to figure this out. Schizophrenia and depression make people feel really
