Depression News
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Study: Depressed college students twice as likely to drop out
Investigators say the loss of interest in activities is the likely link between depression and poor academic performance. Read Summary > -
Brain detects happiness faster than sadness in others
Investigators say their research may shed light on the ways people make value judgments about other people and come to their opinions of "first impressions." Read Summary > -
Depression linked to premature birth in black women
According to a new study, depression may play a role in why black women are twice as likely to give birth prematurely as white women. Read Summary > -
Fathers' depression linked to crying babies: study
New research suggests that depression in both fathers and mothers can contribute to crying and colic in infants. Read Summary > -
Mental disorders common in teen girls who self-cut: study
Teen girls who engage in self-cutting are more prone to mental disorders such as major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders, according to a new study. Read Summary > -
July 4th: Playing it safe with fireworks
Officials say 70 percent of fireworks-related accidents happen between June 20th and July 20th every year, with the largest number of people injured by the devices falling into the 14- to 17-year-old age group. Read Summary > -
Hospitals close to agreeing to accept Medicare cuts
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. Read Summary > -
Hormone may affect neurological disease risk in women
Fluctuating hormone levels make women more vulnerable to ADHD, Alzheimer's, and schizophrenia at certain times of life. Read Summary >
