The Flu And Depression
According to a new study, pregnant women who suffer from depression are more likely to experience severe flu symptoms than pregnant women who are not depressed. Scientists say their finding suggests that the immune systems of depressed pregnant women do not function properly, and this may trigger the more severe response to the flu virus.
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From Our Experts
Am I Depressed or Just Despondent?
If you've ever had flu you certainly know the difference between that and a head cold. So, is despondency the head cold equivalent as... Read more »
Depression, Fatigue, and Physical Symptoms: Relation?
QuestionTryingHard asks:Does anyone else experience a severe mood alteration when sick with the flu or cold? Answer Hi, TryingHard.... Read more »
Real-life Depression Symptoms
I think that one reason it took so long for my depression to be diagnosed is that depression symptoms lists suck. Seriously. I can look at... Read more »
Recovery from Depression: Part 1
So you've recovered from depression - mazel tov! I remember what an amazing rebirth it was for me when the first antidepressant medication... Read more »
Depression, Hormones & The Immune System
Reading Deborah Gray's Sharepost on Depression and Nutritional Health , got me thinking about the ways our hormones can affect mood.... Read more »
From Our Sources
CDC Expert Answers Questions About the Flu and Flu Vaccine
Have a question or comment? Click here.Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love this article.... Read more »
Flu (Influenza)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Options for heading off an attack of influenza have increased steadily in recent years. Vaccination - People who are at a... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vaccines are available to prevent influenza (See Viral Influenza Vaccines section in this report).For mild influenza, symptom relief is similar to... Read more »
Symptoms of the Swine Flu, Swine Flu Treatment Information
Swine flu is caused by type A influenza (also known as H1N1). Swine Flu symptoms are similar to the flu that normally infects humans.Symptoms... Read more »
Getting The Facts Straight On Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus)
This summer, health news was dominated by information on the H1N1 flu virus. And just like a child’s game of “telephone,” the facts about the... Read more »
8 Things You Should Know About Depression
Certain events or attributes can trigger depression. Being female, having a history of depression in your family, or suffering a traumatic event can increase your risk of suffering from depression. Other factors, such as having low self-esteem,...
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