Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other...
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Why is our children's diet and exercise such a blind spot for most parents? Parents work so hard to give their kids every single advantage... Read more »
On May 15th the New York Times business section devoted the front page (and a full interior page) to foods that make health claims. ... Read more »
Santa Cruz, California -- Shortly before I came back to California to cover the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in San... Read more »
OK, I think I’ve had an important “a-ha moment.” I recently wrote a new sharepost entitled, “Regular Movement Critical to Your... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Hubert Chen, MD, Associate Director of Medical Sciences, Amgen Inc. and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Luvox for use in adults with social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. The... Read more »
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CausesObesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than they need for the energy they use. Several different factors may influence weight... Read more »
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and Psychosocial TreatmentsEven modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult)... Read more »
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General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a BMI of 30 or over, accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is... Read more »