Researchers at the Buck Institute for Age Research have found that antidepressants and mood stabilizers may help people recover from a stroke. In a study of mice, the scientists found that the drugs caused the growth of new neurons, and this reduced the severity of damage after the animals experienced a stroke.
Read moreHow long does withdrawal from Zoloft take, and are there any serious side effects that will damage the brain?As far as we know, SSRI... Read more »
I read a news story the other day that was upsetting to me on so many levels – as a parent, a mental health advocate and simply as a... Read more »
When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come... Read more »
A few years ago, my mom told me that when my dad returned from serving in Vietnam, it took a while for him to stop throwing himself under... Read more »
I think one of the best things to come out of the Internet is online support websites founded by and/or run by regular people. I started my... Read more »
Two studies released this week may shed light on more potential problems with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants like Paxil,... Read more »
According to a new study, some antidepressants may increase men's risk of developing abnormal sperm. In the study, researchers gave healthy men the... Read more »
Serotonin is a naturally occurring chemical found in the cells of the brain, in platelets, and in the intestine. In the central nervous system, it... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious condition. Its causes are still largely unknown, as is how it causes damage. No strong evidence indicates that any... Read more »
Having diabetes is not for wimps. Most patients with the disease are aware of the long-term complications: the increased risk for heart disease,... Read more »