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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Susie is a petite 5 ft 3 inch woman who weighs 102 lbs. Her starting 25-hydroxy vitamin D level was 42 ng/ml in summer. Claire, on the... Read more »
The risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may be linked to the body's management of insulin. Researchers think there may be a connection... Read more »
According to a new study, women's cholesterol levels can fluctuate throughout their menstrual cycle because of changes in their levels of estrogen.... Read more »
According to a new study, high levels of the hormone testosterone may make some women more likely to choose high-risk financial careers. Read more »
German researchers have found that high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) have been linked to problems with executive thinking skills, including... Read more »
This article reviews the benefits--and dangers--of taking the spice turmeric. Those taking proton-pump inhibitors should not take turmeric without... Read more »