Mental Health
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Fish oil limited benefits for depression
Fish oil supplements have been said to be good for depression – but there is a lack of evidence to support these claims, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Debate over chronic fatigue syndrome therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy and a form of exercise therapy have shown good outcomes in a long-term study of chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Genetic project shows obesity genes
British researchers have pin-pointed new genes involved in schizophrenia and obesity in a major research project. Read more
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Novel approach for Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists are investigation a new method of counteracting the death of nerve cells in Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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NHS approving untested apps for mental health – claim
The British National Health Service is giving approval to apps for mentally ill people in spite of there being no evidence they work, researchers claim today. Read more
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Mental health dignity call
"Dignity" is to be the theme of tomorrow’s World Mental Health Day, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Out of work youngsters face mental health problems
Young people who cannot get into work or education are highly vulnerable to mental health issues, according to researchers in London. Read more
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Adolescent antidepressant study was "flawed"
A commonly used antidepressant was wrongly reported as being safe and effective for adolescents at the beginning of the century, researchers reported today. Read more
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Quality barrier mars chocolate-Alzheimer’s study
Cocoa extracts have potential to help with Alzheimer’s disease prevention – but scientists are struggling to obtain consistent samples, researchers say. Read more
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UK gene study identifies rare variants
A large-scale genome project into rare genetic variants has made “important new contributions” to understanding of disease and its risk factors, researchers report today. Read more