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Health Encyclopedia: What Causes Depression?
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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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Postpartum Depression Can In Fact, Hit Daddy Too
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...from...postpartum depression. Though the symptoms of postpartum depression are similar in... Read more »
Post partum disorder and depression?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health ExpertQuestion: lilbitcrazed wrote... those of us living with depression are apt to succept to post... Read more »
Women, Hormones & Depression
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...(postpartum depression). Premenstrual disorders and postpartum depression do seem to point to... Read more »
"I have a new baby. Why do I feel so depressed?" A Look at Postpartum Depression
By Merely Me , Health Expert...a baby is the most prevalent time for symptoms of postpartum depression to appear. And add to... Read more »
Pregnant and BP - Meds or Not?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health ExpertQuestion Sassyblonde writes: I was diagnosed with mania several years ago and went through a... Read more »
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Depression Issues: What is depression?
Depression is a mood disorder which results from a variety of factors related to biological and genetic background, environmental influences, and childhood or developmental experiences. There are... Read more »Depression: Highlights
...behavior risk in adults ages 18 30.Postpartum DepressionFirst-time mothers have a high risk of developing postpartum depression during the first 3 months following birth, especially the first 10 ... Read more »Birth Control Options for Women: Emergency Contraception
...fertilization or the implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine lining. It is not the same thing as the "abortion pill" [See Mifepristone, below]. Emergency contraception is usually given as... Read more »Sickle Cell Disease: Diagnosis
...cell disease, however, poses extremely difficult questions even for parents who are not opposed to abortion:Some cases of sickle cell disease can be mild, but the parents and doctors have no way... Read more »Psychotherapy for Depression
PsychotherapyAmong the various psychotherapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If psychotherapy is used alone without medications, benefits should be evident... Read more »Images
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When Does Cancer Equal Depression?
February 20, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- No one would expect someone with advanced cancer to have the sunniest of dispositions. But when does normal sadness related to... Read summary »
Medical Debate: Is Plan B Abortion?
October 02, 2006NASHVILLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Two tiny pills are stirring up a hot debate. Some experts say they could cut abortion rates in half. Others... Read summary »
Multiple Births Up Depression Risk
April 17, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Having more than one baby at a time puts new moms at significantly higher risk for postpartum depression. That's the key finding... Read summary »
Unlikely Help for Fibroids
April 30, 2007ROCHESTER, N.Y., (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- There may be a new treatment for many women in pain. As many as 80 percent of women have non-cancerous... Read summary »
Shrinking Uterine Fibroids
April 30, 2007ROCHESTER, N.Y., (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- There may be a new treatment for many women in pain. As many as 80 percent of women have non-cancerous... Read summary »
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