A new comprehensive analysis indicates that nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, provides rapid relief for adults suffering from severe forms of depression. The findings suggest that this ...

Nitrous oxide has been used for nearly 200 years for anesthesia and pain relief. Dentists often administer "laughing gas" to people undergoing tooth extractions, root canals and other procedures, ...

Nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, is quietly emerging as one of the most intriguing rapid-acting options for people whose depression has not budged with standard pills or talk therapy.

Millions of people around the world suffer from major depressive disorder, or MDD. This is a serious mental health condition ...

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Newly reported results of a small phase 2 clinical trial indicate the potential utility of using nitrous oxide treatments in patients with severe major depression that has not responded to other forms ...