depression

Woman gave HERSELF poo transplants to treat IBS

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Sarah Carter

A WOMAN gave herself DIY faecal transplants using her brother and boyfriend’s poop. Though they eased her debilitating gut issues she suddenly ...

Growing numbers of patients are being left disfigured or disabled after taking Ozempic – and the NHS faces a £100 million-a-year bill to deal with problems like ‘melted candle’ skin

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Sarah Carter

Top plastic surgeons are reporting a surge in patients seeking nip-and-tucks after rapidly losing weight on slimming jab Ozempic – and they ...

I’m 78 and taking magic mushrooms – I’ve never looked back

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Sarah Carter

Christie’s own experience with psychedelics unfolded in the darkened downstairs bedroom of a bearded man named Bill. He gulped down a concoction ...

Reciprocal Relationship Between Depression and Exercise

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers uncovered a reciprocal relationship between depression and physical activity in adults. The findings reveal that current depression symptoms can deter ...

Psychedelics Activate Serotonin to Produce Antidepressant Effect

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study advanced our understanding of how psychedelic drugs activate serotonin receptors to offer potential treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders. The ...

Woman, 23, was ‘cooked from the inside out’ after taking antidepressants

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Sarah Carter

A WOMAN says she was “cooked from the inside out” after taking antidepressants. Charlotte Gilmour suffered a severe reaction to lamotrigine – ...

Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Treating Depression

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study demonstrates the potential of virtual reality (VR) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD). Using extended reality-enhanced behavioral activation ...

Magic mushrooms ‘more effective for treating depression in pensioners than young people’

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Sarah Carter

Magic mushrooms are more effective at treating depression in pensioners than young people, a BMJ study has suggested. Oxford scientists found that ...

Eight health benefits of black coffee

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Sarah Carter

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly ground coffee in the morning, but your caffeine fix isn’t just a costly habit ...

Positive Childhood Experiences Protect Against Depression in Teens

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study highlights the critical need to restore community support systems for teenagers to enhance mental well-being post-pandemic. The study, ...