Friday, October, 23, 2009
Meds For Depression
May 03, 2009
New research suggests that some teens are smoking marijuana not just for recreation but to self-medicate emotional problems, sleep difficulties, ADHD, and pain.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Jerry Kennard
,
Health Expert
Depression is a frequently occurring symptom in schizophrenia. Some maintain that depression is a...
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Health Guide
...disorder, is taking his voice to a new level. His informative and provocative book, Living Well with
Depression and Bipolar Disorder: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You . . . That You Need to...
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Recently released study data give women with
depression yet another reason to work to minimize risks for osteoporosis. The study showed that premenopausal women with
depression have less bone mass...
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...United States, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands showed that 47% of Migraineurs are affected by
depression as compared to 17% of the general population. Dr. Richard B. Lipton, head of the...
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...asthma attacks... Physicians are becoming more aware of the importance of recognizing and treating
depression... Our study shows that Migraine is also very common and that similar efforts are...
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...factor for major depressive disorder. Anxiety often preceded Migraine; Migraine then often preceded
depression. Excerpts from Sareen et al discussion section:1 "Our analyses allow...
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In a recent study, patients ages 50 and older who regularly took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants such as Lexapro and...
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With so many antidepressants available, it's hard to know which drug may be the best choice for you. Experts at the Mayo Clinic have compiled a guide...
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July 29, 2009
Almost 40 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia, but new research suggests that doctors often prescribe antidepressants for the disorder...
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