Delivering psychotherapy for depression via text or voice messages is no less effective than using videoconferencing—and keeps patients more engaged with therapy, according to a report published in Psychiatric Services in Advance.
Patricia Areán, Ph.D., of the University of Washington, and colleagues recruited 215 adults with depression to receive up...
A new study found that school-aged children who consumed more isoflavones from soy foods exhibited better thinking abilities and attention. These findings pave the way for future research aimed at unraveling how soy foods can positively impact children’s cognitive abilities.
Isoflavones are naturally occurring compounds found in various plants, particularly...
Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—particularly those containing artificial sweeteners—may increase the risk of developing depression, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
To assess the link between UPFs—such as packaged snacks and frozen meals—and depression, researchers collected data on...
Transgender people under 18 face laws that bar them from accessing gender-affirming health care in 25 states — just a few years ago, not a single state had such a law.
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case from Tennessee in its next term that challenges that state’s...