Antidepressants, which are frequently prescribed during emetophobia treatment, are known to have some pretty bad side effects. One of the more dangerous effects includes a higher risk for Type 2 diabetes. Research has been published in the past on the development of diabetes after taking antidepressants for a period of time. This is worrying for people who have severe depression attributable to an imbalance in chemicals in the brain. For these individuals, traditional treatments are often ineffectual, so medication is very important in their recovery. Fortunately, scientists are now working on using a hormone to treat behaviors related to depression which counters diabetes. Follow the link to learn more about the promising findings and who may benefit from the new treatment.
Hormone Curbs Depressive-Like Symptoms in Stressed Mice – Science Daily (press release)
Shanghai Daily (subscription)Hormone Curbs Depressive-Like Symptoms in Stressed MiceScience Daily (press release)A hormone with anti-diabetic properties also reduces depression-like symptoms in mice. The finding offers a novel target for treating dep …
