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For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain – namely an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin. However, our latest research review shows that the evidence does not support it.

"In my worst moments, I wanted to pull the plug."

NHS figures show that the number of people in England taking antidepressants continues to rise, with 8.3m patients receiving them in 2021/22.

As many Twins fans of long-standing get ready to celebrate a weekend they felt might never come, that being the induction of team greats Tony Oliva and Jim Kaat into the Hall of Fame, the current brain trust is left to contemplate what to do with a fading ball club.

Ben Wilson, 36, from Ackworth, West Yorkshire only realised something was wrong when he was furloughed by Covid and his headaches continued

Janet Sykes assumed her sense of confusion had been caused by spending too much time in the hot sun

In heatwaves it's really difficult to stay cool, and if you're working, sitting in your shower cubicle under freezing water just isn't an option - but eating salad is

Golden retriever Gus miraculously survived several surgeries to drain the fluid which was 'swamping his brain' - now he is finally back home with his loving family

Debbie Kirby and husband Dan had invited family and friends to a party for son Charlie at their home in March last year.

Mr Justice Hayden described what happened to Archie, from Southend, Essex, as a ‘tragedy of immeasurable dimensions’.

She is relying on the kindness of people to help her fund an operation