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The causes of depression are not fully known. Most likely a combination of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors are at work.
Genetic Factors
Because depression runs in families, and has a strong genetic component, compelling evidence suggests that depression is a biologic phenomenon. Data from family, twin, adoption, and genetic studies have confirmed this. Studies have found that first-degree relatives of patients with depression are two to six times more likely to develop the probl...
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Do Antidepressants Cause Suicide?
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert...way.The FDA, in 2002 and 2004, issued warnings about suicidal ideations in children who take... Read more »
Suicidal Ideation and Urgent Care
By Kimberly Tyler , Health Expert...initially, this almost hindered proper treatment. Suicidal ideation is a symptom of mental... Read more »
Depression in Men
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...adulthood. Whilst it may be tempting to identify puberty as the reason for the gender... Read more »
A message for members who are feeling that they cannot cope
By Merely Me , Health ExpertHi everyone. I know that we have many people who come to read our site without ever directly... Read more »
FDA Alert for Antiepileptic Drugs (Also Used for Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Neuropathic Pain, etc.)
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...(0.22%). The increased risk of suicidal behavior and suicidal ideation was observed as early as... Read more »
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Eating Disorders: Risk Factors
...patients develop life-threatening complications. Click the icon to see an image of type I diabetes.Early PubertyThere is a greater risk for eating disorders and other emotional problems for girls... Read more »Causes of Enlarged Prostate
...glandular epithelium) and is the major cause of the rapid prostate enlargement that occurs between puberty and young adulthood. DHT is a prime suspect in prostate enlargement in later... Read more »Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms
...Symptoms of childhood continue in adolescence and adulthood. In addition, patients may experience:Delayed puberty (in young teenagers)Severe joint painProgressive anemiaLeg soresGum diseaseSickle... Read more »Periodontal Disease: Introduction
...periodontitis) often occurs in young people. It is subdivided according to whether it begins before or after puberty. Immune deficiencies and a genetic link have been shown to be possible factors... Read more »Menstrual Disorders: Introduction
...and about 60% succeed after 6 months.A woman's ability to produce children occurs after she enters puberty and begins to menstruate. The process to conception is complex:With the start of each... Read more »
Related News
Womans Diet Linked to Childs Puberty
June 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) A woman's diet during pregnancy could have an impact on when her child goes through puberty. A new report from New Zealand... Read summary »
Diabetes Drug Slows Early Puberty in Girls
June 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) There's new help for young girls who are at risk of going through puberty early and developing insulin resistance a risk factor... Read summary »
Early Maturing Girls Need Attention
August 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Girls who go through puberty early are in need of extra special attention and love from their parents, according to a new... Read summary »
Gender Impacts Asthma Severity
September 03, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Girls and boys deal with asthma differently. A new report from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical ... Read summary »
Pregnancy Diet May Predict Obesity
November 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Mothers who eat a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of their child being overweight. Researchers at... Read summary »
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