In states where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for medications used to treat anxiety. That is the key finding of my recent study ...

Hummingbird is among the latest to have reached an agreement with Bamako. The British firm is about to be acquired by Burkinabe businessman and owner of Coris Bank, Idrissa Nassa. On January 15, ...

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Scientists uncover rapid-acting, low-side-effect antidepressant target New study highlights the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the antidepressant effect of delta opioid receptor ...

Tom Cruise privately expressed remorse over his “ridiculous rant” about Brooke Shields’ use of antidepressants, the actress revealed in her new memoir. The Golden Globe nominee wrote in ...

It has been nearly two decades since Tom Cruise used his appearance on Today to criticize Brooke Shields for taking antidepressants while battling postpartum depression. The unhinged 2005 rant ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) The delta opioid receptor (DOP) is identified as a promising target for developing rapid-acting antidepressants with minimal side effects. Selective DOP agonists ...

Nerve pain refers to painful sensations around the nerves. Various treatment options are available, including anticonvulsants, certain antidepressants, mild opioids, and some topical treatments ...

Healthcare professionals may recommend tapering off antidepressants, like Lexapro, if you experience unwanted side effects, need to switch medications, or have reached the end of a short-term ...