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FDA-Approved At-Home Brain Stimulation Device Treats Depression by Boosting Brain Excitability

Jonathan Vize
A headset and a phone app are now part of the FDA’s approved options for treating some cases of major depression in the United States. Late last year, the U.S. Food and Drug...
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Could a Simple Blood Test Detect Depression Before Symptoms Even Start?

Jonathan Vize
A blood test for depression has long been out of reach. New research from New York University suggests it may be getting closer, by tracking how quickly certain immune cells age. The study...