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A new study highlights the link between inflammation and depression, challenging traditional neurotransmitter-focused theories.

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As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains. “It’s a feeling of panic, fear, anxiety and dread all in one,” said ...

Bright light therapy, a standard treatment for seasonal depression, may also help people who experience depression year-round, a study shows. Researchers found that patients with non-seasonal ...

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Depression that begins in the fall and eases in the spring or summer is called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

Expert at UAB sheds light on the mental health phenomenon that casts a shadow over the colder months. As the days grow ...