EP23: Depression & Chronic Illness Risk: UK Biobank Study Links Mood to Inflammation

Depression affects millions, but does it raise the risk of physical illnesses? This UK Biobank study investigates the link between depression and six inflammation-related conditions (like CHD, T2D, and PD). While initial links were strong, most associations disappeared after adjusting for lifestyle factors. Learn which chronic disease risk remained significantly linked to depression, even after comprehensive adjustments. References: Saha, S., Prigge, R., Jackson, C. A., Guthrie, B., & Fleetwood, K. J. (2025). Depression and incidence of inflammation-related physical health conditions: a cohort study in UK Biobank. BMC Psychiatry, 25(922). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-07337-7 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn