Female genes raise depression risk

Australian researchers found that women carried a higher genetic risk of clinical depression than men, suggesting genetic differences may partly explain women’s higher depression rates.

by Timothy D. McBride

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Timothy McBride

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Women Spent 50% More Than Men On Mental Health Medications In 2024 www.forbes.com/sites/brucel...

Women Spent 50% More Than Men On Mental Health Medications In 2024

A GoodRx analysis estimated that in 2024, women spent around 50% more out of pocket than men did on mental health prescriptions, translating to a $1.8 billion difference.

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