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(Reuters Health) October 5, 2009
Researchers have found that the risk for major depression nearly doubles while women are going through menopause and just after.
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(HealthScout) October 5, 2009
The antidepressant Elavil does not treat painful gastrointestinal problems in children, new research suggests, in a finding that contradicts previous studies that found the drug helped these symptoms in adults.
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(HealthScout) October 5, 2009
Pharmaceutical companies are spending more money on television drug ads than ever before, but some patient advocates and doctors say the ads are damaging to both patients and the healthcare system.
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(Reuters) September 29, 2009
Five Democrats voted with all of the panel's Republicans in opposing the inclusion of the government-run option in the bill in what is expected to be the first of several battles in Congress over the public option.
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(New York Times) September 29, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about a disorder known as complicated grief or prolonged grief disorder, an extreme form of mourning that can send people into "a loop of suffering" that causes them to withdraw from humanity.
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(HealthScout) September 29, 2009
Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine say periods of short-term stress appear to boost the immune system and help protect against a type of skin cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma.
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(HealthScout) September 27, 2009
Danish researchers say women who take Zoloft, Celexa, and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants during the first three months of pregnancy may have a slightly increased risk of having a baby with heart defects.
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(CNN) September 27, 2009
Should you clean your plate, avoid reading in the dark, and sit up straight? Some experts say no.
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(HealthScout) September 22, 2009
New research published in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry has found that excessive drinking, overeating, and depression appear to be linked in women under age 30.
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(AJC.com) September 22, 2009
Spanish researchers say a model they've developed to predict a woman's risk of suffering postnatal depression was 80 percent accurate in a recent study.
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(HealthScout) September 21, 2009
Rural areas that have several bars have higher suicide rates than other towns, a new study suggests.
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(The Associated Press) September 17, 2009
A new government study has found that more than 8 million Americans consider suicide every year.
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(The Daily Free Press) September 16, 2009
Soldiers returning from war in Iraq who have post-traumatic stress disorder show signs of attention deficit disorder up to a year after returning home, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) September 15, 2009
The U.S. National Women's Health Information Center offers this list of factors that increase a woman's risk of developing depression during or after pregnancy.
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(CNN) September 15, 2009
Being depressed is hard enough, but many people with depression also experience shame and doubt when it comes to telling other people about their condition.
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(HealthScout) September 14, 2009
Depression may rob cancer patients of years of life, a new study has found.
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(Houston Chronicle) September 13, 2009
A health reporter talks about how you can prioritize the use of your employer's insurance if you believe you're in danger of losing it.
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(HealthScout) September 8, 2009
Teenagers who experience mild depression are more likely to suffer from major depression, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders as adults, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) September 8, 2009
According to a new study, patients who suffer from severe depression before having a cardiac event such as a heart attack are more likely to die than patients who suffer from less serious forms of depression.
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(HealthScout) September 8, 2009
Scientists say "psychiatric service dogs" may be able to help traumatized veterans from the Iraq and Afghan wars cope with the psychological conditions some suffer because of their war experiences.
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(HealthScout) September 8, 2009
A new study on how memories are formed among rats has found that giving the animals the brain transmitter dopamine affects the way they recall painful experiences.
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(Kaiser Health News) September 8, 2009
The new Baucus Proposal states that instead of a government-run insurance option favored by House Democrats, Congress would create a network of nonprofit cooperatives that would cover people without insurance.
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(New York Times) September 8, 2009
A reporter discusses the best ways to navigate the sea of medical-billing red tape.
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(CBC News) September 1, 2009
Results from a new study suggest that 15 percent of preschoolers have signs of depression and anxiety.
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(Irish Times) September 1, 2009
According to a new study, people who completely abstain from drinking alcohol are more at risk for depression and may lack certain social skills.
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(HealthScout) September 1, 2009
Researchers at McGill University in Canada have found that depression and the apathy that accompanies it can increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease.
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(Health.com) August 31, 2009
In the modern world, the ability to multitask can be a point of pride for harried people, but experts say it may do more harm to productivity than good.
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(Daily News) August 25, 2009
Patients at the reStart facility are taught lessons in social skills and reading body language as they go "cold turkey" off technology, including the Internet and gaming.
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(Univeresity of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview) August 25, 2009
According to a new report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the tough economic times contributed to a 28 percent increase in U.S. workplace suicides last year.
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(HealthScout) August 25, 2009
Researchers say the loss of pleasure in previously enjoyed activities that comes with depression is a neurological response that they can actually see taking place in the brain.
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(Reuters) August 25, 2009
New guidelines say that women who suffer from depression during pregnancy can use both talk therapy and antidepressants to treat their depression.
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(HealthScout) August 24, 2009
Online therapy with doctors and patients connecting in real time can be effective, which may open the door for thousands of patients to get help, experts say.
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(CNN) August 24, 2009
Natural remedies such as St. John's wort and fish oil can cause harm if taken in the wrong doses or in conjunction with other drugs, experts say.
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(HealthScout) August 18, 2009
Researchers have found that nearly one-third of children of U.S. Army deployed soldiers are at a high risk of suffering psychological problems, primarily due to the stress they endure from the parent who has remained at home.
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(HealthScout) August 17, 2009
New research published in the journal BMC Psychiatry has found that gays, lesbians, and bisexuals are more than twice as likely to seek treatment for substance abuse or mental health problems than heterosexuals.
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(HealthScout) August 17, 2009
A review of more than 370 studies has found that antidepressants boost the risk of suicide in people younger than 25, have no effect on suicidal behavior in those ages 25-64, and appear to reduce the risk of suicide in people ages 65 and older.
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(Library of Congress) August 13, 2009
H.R. 3200--the Obama administration's hotly contested healthcare reform bill--is available in its entirety as a free download from the Library of Congress Web site.
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(USA Today) August 13, 2009
Dr. Bernadine Healy gives four things that you and your representatives in Washington should know about the healthcare reform bill known as H.R. 3200.
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(New York Times) August 11, 2009
The American Psychological Association has passed a resolution declaring that mental health professionals should not tell gay clients that they can become straight through therapy or other treatments.
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(Reuters) August 10, 2009
The White House considers healthcare reform to be vital to a U.S. economic recovery and wants the legislation approved by the end of the year.
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(Reuters Health) August 10, 2009
According to new research, repeating phrases such as "I am a lovable person" or other self-affirmations can backfire for people who need self-esteem boosts the most.
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(HealthScout) August 10, 2009
The rate at which Americans are spending money on mental health care is rising faster than their spending on any other kind of health care, a new government report has found.
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(HealthScout) August 5, 2009
New research suggests that the young veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who have mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are also at higher risk for having heart disease risk factors.
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(The Associated Press) August 3, 2009
Results of a new study suggest that children as young as age three can suffer from depressive disorders.
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(HealthScout) August 3, 2009
Data from a new report shows that between 1996 and 2005, antidepressant use among residents of the United States nearly doubled.
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(New York Times) August 3, 2009
Experts are concerned that posting images and interpretations from the Rorscach test could affect the accuracy of its use with patients.
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(HealthScout) August 3, 2009
Statistics suggest that one in every 14 fifth-graders has experienced homelessness at some point in his or her life, and this boosts the risk of mental health problems.
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(HealthScout) August 3, 2009
Results from a new study show that five out of six Americans have a positive view of psychiatric medications.
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(Wall Street Journal) August 1, 2009
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a sweeping bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, clearing the way for a vote by the full House in the fall.
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(Popular Science) July 30, 2009
The only side effect, researchers found, was that the mice also turned blue temporarily.
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(CNN) July 29, 2009
Almost 40 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia, but new research suggests that doctors often prescribe antidepressants for the disorder instead of sleep meds.
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(Medical News Today) July 28, 2009
According to a new study, a lack of sunlight has been linked to reduced cognitive function in people who suffer from depression.
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(Medical News Today) July 28, 2009
In a recent six-month study, depressed patients who entered a weight loss program not only lost eight percent of their body weight, but they also reported significant improvements in their depression symptoms.
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(NPR) July 27, 2009
Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
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(CNN) July 27, 2009
Several studies have found that doctors treat patients differently depending on their race and body weight.
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(CNN) July 23, 2009
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there will be no vote on healthcare reform before Congress takes its August break, a move that would go against President Obama's announced timetable for its vote.
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(HealthScout) July 20, 2009
According to new research, the current U.S. economic conditions are causing a great deal of stress for Americans, and this stress is causing them to gain weight, especially is they were overweight already.
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(HealthScout) July 20, 2009
New research suggests that depression during pregnancy can be risky for the mother's unborn baby.
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(HealthScout) July 20, 2009
According to a new study, more than 40 percent of the U.S. soldiers returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars seen at VA hospitals suffer from mental health problems.
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(Reuters) July 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging approval for healthcare overhaul legislation currently moving through committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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(Forbes) July 15, 2009
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want to define health care as a right and a responsibility for all Americans.
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(Wall Street Journal) July 15, 2009
Dr. Regina Benjamin, President Obama's choice for Surgeon General, puts the face of primary care at the forefront of the Obama administration's healthcare reform efforts, experts say.
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(Science Daily) July 12, 2009
People who experience positive emotions may be building their resistance to hard times, researchers say.
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(CNN Money) July 12, 2009
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.
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(HealthScout) July 10, 2009
New Zealand researchers say looking at a person's family history reveals not only his or her risk for psychiatric disorders, but also the likely course of these conditions.
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(PhysOrg.com) July 6, 2009
Investigators say the loss of interest in activities is the likely link between depression and poor academic performance.
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(HealthDay News) July 6, 2009
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."
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(HealthScout) July 6, 2009
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.
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(HealthScout) July 6, 2009
New research suggests that depression in both fathers and mothers can contribute to crying and colic in infants.
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(Quality Health) July 5, 2009
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.
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(CNN) July 2, 2009
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.
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(Kaiser Health News) July 2, 2009
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.
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(HealthScout) July 1, 2009
Fluctuating hormone levels make women more vulnerable to ADHD, Alzheimer's, and schizophrenia at certain times of life.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 30, 2009
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate.
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(HealthScout) June 30, 2009
Depression and anxiety appear to boost the risk of angina and death due to heart-related problems, two new studies suggest.
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(HealthScout) June 30, 2009
New research published in the journal Pediatrics has found that 15 percent of teenagers think they'll die before age 35, and this belief is linked strongly with risky behavior among these young people.
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(HealthScout) June 29, 2009
Psychologists explain how the practice of worshiping larger-than-life figures like Michael Jackson got its start.
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(The Doctor's Channel.com) June 29, 2009
In this video, a doctor discusses a new Danish study that found a particular link between psychiatric symptoms and malignant cancers.
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(Drugs.com) June 26, 2009
The seizure of meds from drugmaker Caraco affects 33 medications, and it could lead to a shortage of the painkiller choline magnesium trisalicylate.
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(New York Times) June 25, 2009
New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that in a large sample of suicide victims whose blood alcohol level was measured after death, one in four had been legally drunk.
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(New York Times) June 25, 2009
Dr. Richard A. Friedman talks about the tendency for patients with psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder to be prescribed the newest medications, rather than ones that have been shown to work.
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(ABC News) June 24, 2009
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients.
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(HealthScout) June 23, 2009
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
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(HealthScout) June 22, 2009
In a finding that researchers admit "goes against the grain," a new study suggests that veterans who repress traumatic memories rather than unearthing them may not be plagued by shortened lives and poor health.
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(New York Times) June 18, 2009
According to experts, borderline personality disorder is a poorly understood yet common mood disorder that is often misread by the friends and family of sufferers.
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(CNN) June 18, 2009
A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 17, 2009
Despite calls to stop the practice, executives from the insurance industry's top three insurers--UnitedHealth Group, Wellpoint, and Assurant--say they will continue to cancel the insurance policies of some sick patients.
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(Telegraph) June 17, 2009
Seniors who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as well as depression may be more likely to develop Alzheimer's, a study has found.
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(New York Times) June 17, 2009
The finding that a single gene helps determine a person's risk for developing depression does not hold up to scientific scrutiny, researchers say.
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(ABC News) June 16, 2009
Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition.
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(CNN) June 16, 2009
People in a new study who were taught "mindfulness" techniques such a yoga poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and stretches were able to reduce their stress levels more than those who were not taught the techniques.
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(HealthScout) June 16, 2009
A new study has found that teens who go to bed by 10:00 p.m. are less likely to suffer from depression or have suicidal thoughts than teens who stay up later.
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(PsychCentral) June 16, 2009
A health reporter has compiled a list of the 12 most annoying habits of therapists, some of which can actually work to undermine the therapeutic process.
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(HealthScout) June 15, 2009
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.
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(HealthDay News) June 12, 2009
Flushing expired or unused prescription medications may seem like a safe and easy way to dispose of them, but health experts say this practice harms the environment.
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(United Press International) June 12, 2009
In a recent study, British researchers found that only half of the people asked where their heart was could identity where it was located.
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(HealthDay News) June 12, 2009
According to new research, Celexa may not be as helpful for treating repetitive behaviors in children with autism as earlier studies have suggested.
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(HealthScout) June 12, 2009
According to a new report from the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine, healthcare and social service providers need to pay more attention to the impact of parents' depression on their children.
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(HealthDay News) June 10, 2009
Researchers say the shared genetic effects of insomnia, depression, and anxiety suggest that these disorders are linked, and they say teens who suffer from one of the mental health conditions should also be screened for insomnia.
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(HealthScout) June 10, 2009
People who are experiencing severe nightmares may be at higher risk for suicide, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) June 9, 2009
Researchers say teens who are at high risk for developing depression because their parents suffer from the condition may be helped by a new program specifically designed to help the teens deal with their depressive symptoms.
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(Bloomberg) June 8, 2009
A new antidepressant, vilazodone, treats depression symptoms while also preserving patients' sex drive, a new study has shown.
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(ABC News) June 8, 2009
According to new research, a teenager's risk of suicide increases directly with the number of times he or she moved as a child or adolescent.
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(HealthScout) June 8, 2009
Worrying about their family's reaction to their depression, other factors keep teens from seeking depression treatment, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) June 8, 2009
Witnessing a violent relationship may lead to poor mental health in children, a new study suggests.
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(Reuters) June 4, 2009
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have released a list of two dozen drugs that it is in the early stages of reviewing for possible safety problems.
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(Health.com) June 2, 2009
Researchers say the mood boost people get from exercising may last for up to 12 hours.
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(CNN) June 1, 2009
Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division were essentially ordered not to commit suicide after Ft. Campbell in Kentucky suffered an additional two suicides in the past week.
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(Associated Press) June 1, 2009
According to a new study, there has been a consistent drop in the number of Americans--particularly children--diagnoses with depression since the FDA issued its first warning about the risks of antidepressant medications.
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(ABC News) June 1, 2009
New research suggests that depression meds may actually keep tamoxifen from working as well as it should to prevent breast cancer recurrence.
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(CNN) June 1, 2009
Experts offer insights on what makes a person suddenly turn to violence, giving information on conditions that can predispose someone to violence and warning signs that someone may be near the edge.
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(HealthScout) June 1, 2009
A combination of drugs and therapy works best for patients suffering from depression because of a chronic pain condition, a new study suggests.
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(ABC News) June 1, 2009
A reporter reviews eight medical conditions that are often met with skepticism from the general public, including post-traumatic embitterment disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, and sibling rivalry disorder.
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(CNN) May 28, 2009
Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?
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(Reuters) May 26, 2009
Prescription drug advertisements have drawn fire for portraying healthy-looking, smiling patients while explaining benefits, and then rushing through or providing distractions when required risk information is given.
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(HealthScout) May 26, 2009
Researchers say this so-called "love hormone" may help couples in therapy better deal with conflicts.
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(HealthScout) May 26, 2009
Many people think money, good looks, and fame will bring them happiness, but a new study suggests that may not be the case.
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(HealthScout) May 26, 2009
The overuse of day care, and insensitive moms are linked to higher stress levels in adolescence, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) May 26, 2009
According to a new British survey, some women deal with financial worry by actually overspending to try to cheer themselves up.
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(HealthScout) May 26, 2009
The new government study also found that less than two-thirds of those people got treatment for their depression.
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(CNN) May 21, 2009
Most new college graduates say they're ready for the "real world." But are they ready for the world of health insurance?
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(Boston.com) May 19, 2009
Drugmaker Pfizer is making 70 of its most popular medications--including Lipitor, Viagra, and Celebrex-- available at no cost to people who have lost their jobs and do not have health insurance.
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(HealthScout) May 19, 2009
But the new study also suggests that infants' sleep disturbances are reversible with behavioral, environmental changes.
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(HealthScout) May 19, 2009
According to a new study, even teens who only think they're fat face a higher suicide attempt risk.
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(CNN) May 18, 2009
A health reporter gives five tips for getting health insurance coverage if you have a pre-existing medical condition, including using COBRA, finding assistance through your state, and becoming a "group of one."
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(HealthScout) May 18, 2009
A new government report suggests that lack of insurance is often the reason why depressed teens don't get help.
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(HealthScout) May 18, 2009
But researchers caution that it is not clear whether the drugs were the direct cause of the problem, since those who take psychiatric drugs could also have other medical issues that contribute to the higher death rate.
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(Reuters) May 18, 2009
Researchers have found that people who use alcohol to up their mood are more prone to becoming depressed and at greater risk of alcohol dependence.
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(CNN) May 18, 2009
According to a new government report, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression, three times more likely to attempt suicide, and two to three times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than men.
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(HealthScout) May 18, 2009
According to a new study, a half a glass of wine or other alcohol beverage each day boosts men's life expectancy by five years.
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(HealthScout) May 12, 2009
Older adults who are able to read, understand, and use health and medical information are happier, new research suggests.
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(HealthScout) May 12, 2009
Researchers say the therapy's electrodes may switch off illness-linked activity in certain areas and relieve treatment-resistant depression.
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(HealthScout) May 12, 2009
A new study has found that women with most severe symptoms, on antidepressants for shortest time are most affected.
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(United Press International) May 11, 2009
According to a new government report, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression, three times more likely to attempt suicide, and two to three times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than men.
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(HealthScout) May 11, 2009
Researchers have found psychotic symptoms in preteens who'd been tormented by bullying.
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(BBC) May 5, 2009
New research published in the British journal The Lancet suggests that children whose fathers have mental health disorders such as depression are likely to have psychiatric or behavioral problems themselves.
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(Reuters) May 5, 2009
According to new research, 73 percent more adults and 50 percent more children in the United States are using drugs to treat mental illness than in 1996.
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(BBC) May 3, 2009
New research in Japan suggests that putting lithium in drinking water curbs the risk of suicide.
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(CNN) April 29, 2009
Addiction experts say more and more women are seeking help for Internet addiction, many of them new mothers who are addicted to blogs, message boards, and Web sites.
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(HealthScout) April 28, 2009
According to a new study, about a third of youths surveyed aren't smoking pot to get high, but to replace ADHD, sleep, and depression medications that have unpleasant side effects.
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(HealthScout) April 28, 2009
Though soldiers tend to be healthier, a new study has found that combat trauma erases the advantage.
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(U.S. News and World Report) April 28, 2009
A health reporter talks to depression sufferers and experts about how various lifestyle approaches, including exercise and nutrition, may help alleviate depression when medications won't.
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(HealthScout) April 28, 2009
A new study has looked at why many people suffer mood disorders after discharge from intensive care units.
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(HealthScout) April 28, 2009
Researchers have found that many patients are waiting years after a diagnosis to fill a first prescription because of high co-pay costs.
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(The Associated Press) April 26, 2009
Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.
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(Christian Science Monitor) April 26, 2009
Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.
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(Huffington Post) April 26, 2009
Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.
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(Bloomberg) April 22, 2009
Freddie Mac Acting Chief Financial Officer David Kellermann, 41, was found dead in the basement of his home in a Washington suburb, police report.
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(HealthScout) April 21, 2009
A new study has found that pathological behavior related to video games can cause children real problems with school and interactions with family and friends.
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(HealthScout) April 20, 2009
A new study suggests that bonds with parents--more than peers--is key to preventing suicide.
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(MSN Health and Fitness) April 20, 2009
Being very outgoing and knowing how to manage stress are the keys to living to age 100 and beyond, new research suggests.
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(CNN) April 20, 2009
A Pennsylvania college student asks if his fear of checking his e-mail is normal.
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(MedPage Today) April 15, 2009
According to a new survey, more Americans are reporting frequent mental distress, though where they live appears to have an impact on their mental states.
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(New York Times) April 13, 2009
In a step that critics have long requested, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin checking the safety of some of the riskiest medical devices.
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(The Washington Post) April 12, 2009
The identity of the dog was leaked before a planned Tuesday unveiling.
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(HealthScout) April 10, 2009
Study of US veterans shows key differences in neural activity in people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
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(HealthScout) April 10, 2009
Two techniques worked for patients after heart bypass procedures, study finds.
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(HealthScout) April 10, 2009
But whether jobs trigger psychological woes or vice versa is unclear, expert says.
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(FOX News) April 10, 2009
An Ohio couple has filed a federal lawsuit saying school officials failed to stop the bullying that they believe led to their son's suicide.
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(HealthScout) April 10, 2009
Hopkins researchers also found that few new moms seek help for their depression symptoms.
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(HealthScout) April 10, 2009
Safety concerns mean the drug should only be used when other medications don't work, advisers say.
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(HealthScout) April 8, 2009
Boys who suffer mental health problems may be at increased risk for suicide when they're teens or young adults, Finnish researchers say.
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(The Associated Press) April 2, 2009
Grocery store chain Kroger has recalled some store brand mayonnaise because it may be contaminated with salmonella.
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(Dayton Business Journal) March 31, 2009
The U.S. government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has set up a Web site to help Americans get through the recession.
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(USA Today) March 31, 2009
Experts with the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force are urging primary care doctors to routinely screen their teen patients for depression.
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(HealthScout) March 31, 2009
According to recent statistics, depression affects more than six million people over age 65 in the United States, but few are treated for the condition.
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(HealthScout) March 31, 2009
Two-thirds of the people in the new registry had suffered an extremely stressful emotional or physical event just before they arrived at a hospital with heart attack-like symptoms.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
The drugstore chain Walgreens is offering free clinic visits to people who lose their jobs and health insurance through the end of this year.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella.
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(Kroger.com) March 30, 2009
The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say.
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(USA Today) March 30, 2009
Experts say there is no scientific evidence that proves that the fasts are any better at removing toxins than the body’s own organs
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(HealthScout) March 29, 2009
A new report from The National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine urges a new role in coordinating, funding local prevention efforts.
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(CNN) March 29, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan.
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(CNN) March 24, 2009
The death of Nicholas Hughes, the son of famous poet Sylvia Plath, has brought back long-asked questions about the link between suicide and heredity.
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(Reuters UK) March 24, 2009
According to new research, people who have a high family risk of suffering from depression have less brain matter on the right side compared to people who do not have this high risk.
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(Reuters) March 24, 2009
Symbyax combines two medications, the antipsychotic Zyprexa and the antidepressant Prozac.
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(Health.com) March 23, 2009
The antidepressant Lexapro has been approved for use in teens ages 12 years to 17 years old who have major depressive disorder.
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(CNN) March 19, 2009
A recent study by Consumer Reports has found that 28 percent of Americans have taken dangerous steps to cut the cost of their prescription medications.
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(HealthScout) March 19, 2009
Survey shows they suffer consequences of delaying doctor visits, filling prescriptions.
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(Kaisernetwork.org) March 19, 2009
An unpublished study linking the drug Seroquel to weight gain and diabetes is raising questions about how much control drug companies have over the publicly available research on their medications.
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(HealthScout) March 18, 2009
In the wake of the sudden death Wednesday of actress Natasha Richardson, reports that she suffered critical brain damage after a seemingly minor fall on a Canadian ski slope on Tuesday have many people wondering how this could happen.
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(Washington University in St. Louis) March 16, 2009
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found that a history of major depression boosts a person's risk of having heart disease more than any genetic or environmental risk factors.
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(Medical News Today) March 16, 2009
A recent study's finding could help explain why humans are so tempted to over-ingest salt, even though it's known to contribute to a wide range of health problems.
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(ScienceBlog) March 16, 2009
People who suffer from epilepsy are twice as likely as the general population to have depression, a new Canadian study suggests.
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(CNN) March 16, 2009
According to the National Institutes of Health, domestic violence is the most common cause of injury to women ages 15 to 44, and new research suggests that abuse victims feel the impact of violence long after it occurred.
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(HealthScout) March 16, 2009
Too many choices along with confusing options are throwing up roadblocks to making the smartest decision, report says.
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(HealthScout) March 11, 2009
The Supreme Court made the ruling based on a case involving a Vermont musician who lost her arm to an anti-nausea drug.
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(WKOWTV.com) March 11, 2009
Doctors say negative online reviews of their services can ruin their reputations, but consumer advocates say patients have a right to post reviews on their care.
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(CNN) March 10, 2009
According to experts, people lie to their doctors for a number of reasons, but keeping secrets from your doctor can endanger your health.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 10, 2009
A reporter answers some of the most common questions about how healthcare reform may--or may not--change the way you manage your health.
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(Rocky Mountain Telegram) March 3, 2009
A new long-term study has found that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases the risk of suicide in young adults.
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(HealthScout) March 3, 2009
According to a new poll, one-third of Americans are up at night worrying about personal finances.
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(HealthFinder) March 2, 2009
Drugmaker AstraZeneca allegedly "buried" unfavorable studies on its antipsychotic drug Seroquel, according to a December 1999 e-mail that was unsealed as part of legal action over the drug.
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(HealthScout) March 2, 2009
Early elementary school interventions could identify those most at risk, study finds.
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(Chicago Sun-Times) March 2, 2009
A new British study has found that women have more--and more scary--nightmares than men.
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(HealthDay News) February 23, 2009
In a recent meeting with governors at the White House, President Barack Obama said his administration intends to distribute $15 billion within two days to help with states' Medicaid payments to the poor.
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(CNN) February 23, 2009
A reporter talks to experts about the best ways to deal with emergency medical personnel so that you and your symptoms are taken seriously.
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(HealthScout) February 23, 2009
Measuring hormone could find three-fourths of women at risk, study claims.
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(HealthScout) February 23, 2009
Propranolol erases physiological effects of trauma, study finds.
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(HealthScout) February 23, 2009
A new study wants the FDA to mandate boxes that clearly state how well a medication works.
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(CNN) February 18, 2009
In addition to physical appearance traits, there are also health problems that parents can pass on to their children.
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(Medical News Today) February 16, 2009
According a new report, a seven-year-old boy who suffered from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and anxiety attempted to hang himself after watching a hanging depicted in a fictional film.
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(HealthScout) February 16, 2009
Mental health tab for young Americans costs the U.S. about $247 billion a year, experts say.
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(CNN) February 16, 2009
If you're one of the millions of Americans who is living without health insurance, experts say there are things you can do to gain or regain health coverage.
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(HealthScout) February 12, 2009
Although everyone knows that money can't buy happiness, purchasing life experiences instead of material possessions may increase your well-being, new research suggests.
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(U.S. News and World Report) February 8, 2009
A review of eight large-scale observational studies has found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil may significantly reduce the risk of attempted or completed suicide in depressed adults.
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(Reuters) February 8, 2009
Psychiatrists have proposed that the American Psychiatric Association (APA) cut back on medical education seminars funded by drug companies.
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(CNN) February 8, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about the top three mistakes people can make with their health insurance during these uncertain economic times.
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(New York Times) February 8, 2009
Experts say there are ways people can save money on prescriptions during these hard economic times, including comparing retail outlets and talking to their doctors about less expensive options.
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(Reuters UK) February 5, 2009
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say they are reviewing dozens of products for potential safety problems, including several popular medications for depression, schizophrenia, and weight loss.
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(Reuters UK) February 1, 2009
The economic stimulus plan currently being debated in Washington would pour millions of dollars into healthcare, experts say.
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(CNN) February 1, 2009
A reporter talks to experts about alcoholism and what people should know about the condition.
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(HealthDay News) February 1, 2009
People who attend church regularly have a lower risk of attempting suicide, a new study has found.
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(Washington Post) February 1, 2009
Italian researchers have found that Lexapro and Zoloft are the best of 12 new-generation antidepressants, while reboxetine (sold as Vestra and Edronax) is the least effective.
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(Yahoo! News) January 26, 2009
According to a recent study, about one-third of veterans treated in Veterans Affairs hospitals suffer from depression, and this puts them at much greater risk of suicide than non-depressed veterans.
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(U.S. News and World Report) January 26, 2009
Other antidepressants in the same class as Lexapro would probably be equally effective, researchers say.
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(Reuters) January 25, 2009
Patients are more likely to be depressed than healthy people and other chronically ill patients.
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(New York Times) January 25, 2009
As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.
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(HealthDay News) January 25, 2009
Experts say Americans eat 700 million pounds of peanut butter every year, which is complicating the recall effort.
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(HealthDay News) January 21, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.
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(New York Times) January 18, 2009
The 19-item checklist includes such basic steps as having the doctors and nurses introduce themselves, ensuring that adequate blood is on hand, and making certain that all equipment needed is present.
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(Los Angeles Times) January 17, 2009
This article contains a list of the products voluntarily recalled by the Kellogg Co. because they could be contaminated with salmonella from a Georgia peanut processing facility.
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(HealthDay News) January 17, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to avoid eating all products that contain peanut butter or peanut butter paste, except for jarred peanut butter.
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(Reuters UK) January 14, 2009
The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.
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(Washington Post) January 13, 2009
Physician and health and science reporter David Brown discusses how President-elect Obama's promise to reform the U.S. healthcare system is going to be more difficult than many imagine.
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(CNN Money) January 12, 2009
In an effort to both revive the economy and modernize health care, President-elect Obama has proposed that all medical records be standardized and made electronic within the next five years.
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(Associated Press) January 11, 2009
Former Senator Tom Daschle has vowed that if chosen to be health secretary, the healthcare reform process will be aggressive and open, and it will move quickly to improve care while lowering costs.
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(Atlanta Journal-Constitution) January 11, 2009
Some believe Gupta is already recognized as a spokesperson for good health, while others believe he lacks the experience or depth of knowledge of the world of public health to be an effective surgeon general.
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(MSN Health and Fitness) January 11, 2009
Dawn LaFrance, assistant director of counseling and psychological services at Colgate University, has compiled this list of tips to help you beat the winter blues.
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(CNN) January 11, 2009
New research published in the British Medical Journal suggests that teens who have behavioral problems are more likely to suffer from mental or personal problems as adults.
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(Associated Press) December 30, 2008
New research suggests that the way parents or guardians respond to a young person's sexual orientation can have a profound impact on his or her mental health later in life.
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(Associated Press) December 28, 2008
AstraZeneca had put in an application to the FDA to have Seroquel XR approved to treat patients with major depressive disorder, but the FDA now says it wants more information on the drug before it will consider approving the medication for this condition.
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(CNN) December 28, 2008
A reporter picks the top six health stories of 2008, including stem cell research, autism, and health care reform.
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(FOXNews) December 17, 2008
Antidepressants are often cited for their libido-lowering properties, but experts say other common medications could be equally to blame.
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(U.S. News and World Report) December 16, 2008
Being under stress pushes people to develop bad habits that can endanger their hearts, British researchers say.
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(HealthDay News) December 15, 2008
The holidays can be a difficult time for seniors, many of whom have lost loved ones or are having financial or health problems.
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(Washington Post) December 15, 2008
New research on identical twins has found that post-traumatic stress disorder is linked to both genetic factors and exposure to stress.
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(HealthDay News) December 15, 2008
A new study suggests that an electronic prescribing system that tells doctors which drugs are the least expensive could save patients millions of dollars each year.
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(News Blaze) December 14, 2008
A collaborative study by the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and Harvard University has found that mental disorders accounts for more than a 15-percent disease burden on world markets, making these conditions a larger drain on production than cancer.
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(Harvard Science) December 7, 2008
If you're happy, you might have your friends to thank, new research suggests.
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(Washington Post) December 7, 2008
People who report their mental health as poor are more prone to developing asthma that people who say they have good mental health, Brown University scientists have found.
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(The New York Times) December 3, 2008
According to the latest findings from the AARP Public Policy Institute, the unpaid family caregiver is the backbone of the U.S. healthcare industry.
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(USA Today) December 3, 2008
Health officials in more than one out of five states say that no child who suffers from a serious mental health condition receives good care in their state.
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(CNN) November 27, 2008
The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more than a million Americans lost their job this year, and many of these people will be faced with tight budgets and tough choices this holiday season.
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(MedPage Today) November 23, 2008
People who have attempted suicide and who suffer from depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia are more likely to succeed on a second attempt than people who don't have these conditions, a new study suggests.
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(The Wall Street Journal) November 23, 2008
Award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Frederick Goodwin, host of NPR's "The Infinite Mind," has been called down by Senator Chuck Grassley and others for possible drug-industry conflicts.
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(HealthDay News) November 23, 2008
A review of more than 200 studies has found that second generation antidepressants are all equally effective at treating depression but do have different adverse effects.
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(The New York Times) November 18, 2008
The stress of caretaking can lead to depression, illness, or a feeling of being emotionally worn out.
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(FOX News) November 17, 2008
According to a new study, some antidepressants may increase men's risk of developing abnormal sperm.
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(New York Times) November 12, 2008
Two scientists have developed a new theory about the origins of such mental health problems as autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
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(HealthDay News) October 28, 2008
A new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry has found that the brains of people who commit suicide are chemically different than the brains of people who die from other causes.
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(National Institutes of Health) October 27, 2008
Call for adults ages 22 to 75 years old who have major depressive disorder with psychotic features to participate in a study.
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(New York Times) October 22, 2008
In this article from the New York Times, Dr. Richard A. Friedman talks about a pitfall of treating patients with chronic mental health conditions, which is to blame patients if they fail to get better.
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(NewsDaily) October 17, 2008
Scientists have found that the brain is capable of producing its own antidepressant, which suggests that meditation and other self-soothing techniques may have real benefits for easing anxiety and depression.
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(MSNBC) October 17, 2008
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that the global financial crisis is likely to lead to an increase in mental health problems, including suicides, as people struggle to deal with poverty and unemployment.
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(Washington Post) October 16, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system for use in people who suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) and who haven't found adequate relief from at least one antidepressant.
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(HealthCentral) October 10, 2008
The Lancet is, on World Mental Health Day (WMHD), publishing a Viewpoint announcing the launch of the Movement for Global Mental Health.
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(Medical News Today) October 7, 2008
People who take medications for depression or anxiety are less likely to suffer a relapse of these conditions in the future, a new Canadian study suggests.
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(CNN) October 7, 2008
Researchers say that though mental illness and creativity do not cause one another, a certain "ruminating personality type" may contribute to both mental health issues and art.
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(BBC) October 7, 2008
The study's authors say this is the first time work absence for psychiatric reasons such as depression has been linked to death from cancer.
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(eScience News) October 5, 2008
A recent study suggests that teenagers who have trouble sleeping may be at a higher risk for being depressed and using drugs later in life.
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(American Heart Association) October 2, 2008
Experts say that depression is about three times more common in patients following a heart attack than in the general population.
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(The New York Times) September 30, 2008
Two drug companies--Eli Lilly and Merck--have announced that they will begin disclosing their payments to doctors who have offered consulting service beginning in 2009.
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(The Seattle Times) September 29, 2008
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that will require American insurance companies to cover mental health care on an equal basis with medical care.
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(MedPage Today) September 28, 2008
A new study shows that children in the United States are more likely to be prescribed psychotropic medications than their peers in Holland and Germany.
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(CNN) September 25, 2008
A reporter has compiled six Web sites that may help you save money on such health care expenses as dental work, prescriptions, and contact lenses.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 25, 2008
Call for adults whose depression has not responded well to four or more antidepressant treatments to participate in a study.
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(Medical News Today) September 17, 2008
A review of current research published in the journal ecancer suggests that antidepressants may help the human body fight cancer by boosting its immune response.
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(Reuters Health) September 17, 2008
Depression and some anxiety disorders may be more common among inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients than the general population, Canadian researchers have found.
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(CBS News) September 11, 2008
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that more than 1 in 20 Americans are depressed. CDC researchers also found that depression rates were higher among women, baby boomers aged 40-59, non-Hispanic black people, and people with lower incomes.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 11, 2008
Call for adults ages 18 years to 85 years old who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
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(HealthDay) September 30, 2008
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(University of Pennsylvania) September 10, 2008
A sociology professor at University of Pennsylvania has found that while many Americans believe mental illness has genetic causes, they are no more tolerant of the mentally ill than they were 10 years ago.
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(HealthNews) September 8, 2008
The current list contains adverse reports on 20 medications, including Dilantin, Cymbalta, Humira, OxyContin, Seroquel, and Tysabri.
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(The Guardian) September 5, 2008
If a child weighs five pounds or less at birth, he or she has a
higher chance of having mental health problems later in life,
according to a new study.
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(Reuters) September 5, 2008
Some of the harmful effects on early child development attributed
to postpartum depression may be caused in part by depression during
pregnancy, a UK study shows for the first time.
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(BBC) September 4, 2008
Researchers have discovered seasonal changes in brain chemistry
that may cause some people to suffer from seasonal affective
disorder.
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(Health News) September 4, 2008
After years of decline, youth suicide rates began increasing again
in 2004, the CDC reports.
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(Baptist Hospital East) September 4, 2008
Doctors could dramatically decrease the number of suicides by
helping restrict at-risk patients' access to firearms and other
highly lethal ways of committing suicide, Harvard researchers say.
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(Reuters) September 4, 2008
A troubling one-year spike in youth suicides in the United States
reported last year is not a fluke and should be taken seriously,
U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
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(U.S. News & World Report) September 2, 2008
A new study published in the journal
Pediatrics has found that asking new mothers three simple
questions is just as good as conventional screening for identifying
postpartum depression.
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(Reuters) September 3, 2008
Millions of poor children in the United States may be getting fat
before age 10 because their mothers are stressed out and the
youngsters seek escape in unhealthy comfort food, researchers said
on Tuesday.
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(Medical News Today) August 28, 2008
Researchers say there is a growing body of evidence that hope
therapy may be a powerful way to fight depression.
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(MyDepressionConnection.com) August 26, 2008
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(MyDepressionConnection.com) August 26, 2008
The drug, which is used to treat major depressive order, has shown
promise as a treatment for chronic low back pain in a small
clinical trial.
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(Ivanhoe) September 5, 2008
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(HealthDay News) August 21, 2008
A new study suggests that taking antidepressants while still highly
depressed may impair people's driving ability.
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(Ivanhoe) September 3, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
About half of the United States population
of adults, age 20 and older, suffer from refractive errors -- eye
problems that result in less than perfect vision.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(EmaxHealth) August 13, 2008
"Americanization" is the process by which immigrants adopt the
lifestyle and customs of their host nation.
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(Ivanhoe) September 8, 2008
The men's marathon Olympic event will take
place on August 24th. Many of the eager fans waiting at the finish
line are probably wondering how long-distance runners can endure
such a strenuous sport. Now, researchers say they may have the
answer.
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(Ivanhoe) November 2, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Being frail could be an early sign of
dementia, according to new research. The study links frailty and
Alzheimer's disease with the same disease pathology.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(MyDepressionConnection.com) August 8, 2008
Adults in treatment for severe mental disorders have experienced
greater levels of childhood stress than adults who don't have
psychiatric disorders, researchers say.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
Man's best friend may be able to do more
than guide the blind. Researchers say the discovery of a gene in a
dachshund could eventually help people who suffer from eye
disorders that can lead to blindness.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(CBC News) August 7, 2008
Fewer psychiatrists are providing psychotherapy in their sessions
with patients, new research suggests.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
In the heat of the summer, everyone loves
a dip in the pool, but parents beware: diving board injuries are a
common occurrence among children.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
A simple bone disease test may signal an
increased risk of death for people on dialysis for chronic kidney
disease.
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(Ivanhoe) December 12, 2008
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(CBC News) August 1, 2008
Scientists say they've identified the brain mechanism that turns
off traumatic feelings associated with bad memories.
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(Ivanhoe) February 17, 2009
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(MyDepressionConnection.com) July 31, 2008
Scientists working with mice say they've pinpointed a possible
cause for postpartum depression.
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(Ivanhoe) February 23, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(NPR) July 26, 2008
Despite statistics that depression may affect more than 20 million
people in the United States, psychiatrist James Gordon says
depression isn't a disease.
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(Ivanhoe) November 2, 2009
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(Newswise) July 24, 2008
University of Michigan researchers say that people who have
trauma-related chronic pain also often suffer from PTSD and
depression.
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(HealthDay News) July 23, 2008
Experts say this finding could one day help doctors select which
patients should try Celexa and other depression drugs.
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(MyDepressionConnection.com) July 23, 2008
Researchers working with mice have found that abstaining from
drinking alcohol may lead to health problems, including depression.
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
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(CNN) July 22, 2008
A new study has found that the erectile dysfunction drug may help
women who have sexual problems due to antidepressant use experience
better sexual response.
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(Ivanhoe) November 28, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) October 9, 2009
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(MyDepressionConnection.com) July 17, 2008
Depression expert Deborah Gray debunks 10 common myths about
depression.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
For the millions of people who suffer from
severe headaches, relief may be in the air.
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(Ivanhoe) December 18, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) November 3, 2008
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(HealthDay News) July 14, 2008
A growing number of studies suggest that antidepressants may be
putting patients at an increased risk for fractures.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(U.S. News and World Report) July 11, 2008
It's been suggested that pregnant women or those who've recently
given birth have a higher risk of developing mental health
problems, but new research suggests this may not be true.
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(MyDepressionConnection.com) July 10, 2008
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive
treatment that alters the electrical activity of the brain through
the use of magnetic fields.
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) March 12, 2009
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
A new study says a large dose of one particular ingredient in red wine can ward off the effects of age on the heart, bones, eyes and muscles.
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(Reuters) July 7, 2008
Drugs that would be affected by this move include Lyrica, Topamax,
Depakote, and Lamictal.
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(The Washington Post) July 7, 2008
SSRIs--which include such drugs as Paxil, Prozac, and Lexapro--have
been linked to an increased risk of upper gastrointestinal
bleeding, researchers say.
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(Ivanhoe) September 5, 2008
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(Science Daily) July 3, 2008
Veterans returning from the Iraq wars have as much trouble sleeping
as patients suffering from chronic insomnia, according to small
study.
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(HealthDay News) July 3, 2008
Johns Hopkins researchers say the spiritual effects of a substance
found in "sacred mushrooms" may last for more than year.
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(Ivanhoe) November 7, 2008
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(HealthDay) June 28, 2008
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(HealthCentral.com) June 27, 2008
German researchers have found that post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) is common in the elderly population, and they suggest that
seniors should be screened for the condition.
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(Times Online) June 27, 2008
American researchers have begun a controversial study that uses
MDMA--otherwise known as the illegal street drug Ecstasy--to treat
post-traumatic stress disorder.
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(MyDepressionConnection.com) June 27, 2008
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether drugmaker
GlaxoSmithKline withheld data about the suicide risks associated
with taking the antidepressant.
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(Reuters) June 27, 2008
The device is implanted in the chest, with leads that send
electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain thought to be
involved in depression.
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(MyDepressionConnection.com) June 27, 2008
Depressive disorders occur in about 12 percent of people with
diabetes, and they make the patients' diabetes-related symptoms and
impairment worse.
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(YourTotalHealth) June 27, 2008
A new U.S. study has found that adding even small co-pays to
Medicaid prescription drug plans reduces the use of medications in
patients with chronic conditions.
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(Ivanhoe) November 11, 2008
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(OttawaCitizen.com) June 25, 2008
Affluenza strikes young patients when they are told they can "do
anything," and yet they are given everything in a material sense.
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(Ivanhoe) February 26, 2009
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(U.S. News and World Report) June 24, 2008
A new study again links low vitamin D levels with an increased risk
of death.
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(HealthDay News) June 19, 2008
Veterans groups and members of Congress are calling for an
immediate halt to a government study involving the anti-smoking
drug Chantix and Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffering from
post-traumatic stress disorder.
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(Psych Central) June 19, 2008
A new study suggests that being single and living in a rural area
makes women more likely to suffer from poor health and depression.
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(Medical News Today) June 19, 2008
Employees who work overtime have a higher risk of depression and
anxiety, a new study suggests.
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(Baltimore Sun) June 18, 2008
Scientists have known about the link between diabetes and
depression, but there has been some confusion about which condition
begins first.
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(Ivanhoe) November 3, 2008
A recent study on mice shows stem cells
may be able to stop the effects of aging on muscles, which could
prevent conditions like muscle atrophy and Parkinson's disease.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) September 9, 2008
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(Health Central) June 10, 2008
A new study of Medicare recipients who suffer from glaucoma has
shown that vision loss may boost a person's risk of depression,
nursing home admission, and leg fractures.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) December 5, 2008
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(Medical News Today) June 4, 2008
In this in-depth article, experts discuss recent findings about
recent genetic discoveries linked to schizophrenia, depression, and
bipolar disorder.
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(Science Daily) June 4, 2008
Researchers have found new evidence that people who are obese may
be more likely to become depressed and that people who are
depressed may be more likely to become obese.
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(Medical News Today) June 4, 2008
But employers' flexibility about hours, job tasks is a vital part
of depressed people resuming work successfully, experts say.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(U.S. News & World Report) May 30, 2008
More than half of the 700,000 people who will have a stroke in the
United States this year will develop depression, and this
depression is associated with difficulty in stroke recovery and an
increased risk of death.
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(WebMD) May 30, 2008
Experts at WebMD debunk some of the myths about a commonly used
class of antidepressants.
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(Medical News Today) May 30, 2008
Canadian researchers say women can safely use antidepressants
during their first trimester without fearing the drugs will
increase their babies' risk of birth defects.
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(Ivanhoe) December 4, 2008
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(HealthCentral) May 27, 2008
A study in the May 28 issue of JAMA reports that in the year following a stroke, patients who received the medication escitalopram (Lexapro) or participated in a problem-solving therapy group had a lower risk of depression compared to patients who received placebo.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(NPR) May 23, 2008
An incident at a veterans' hospital near Fort Hood Army base has
stoked concern that the government could try to minimize the
problem of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among returning
war veterans to save money.
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(Medical News Today) May 21, 2008
A survey in Ireland found low self-esteem, thoughts of death among
the most common symptoms of depression.
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(Ivanhoe) March 19, 2009
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(HealthDay News) May 14, 2008
Major depressive disorder is defined as a period of two weeks or
longer of depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure, and at
least four other symptoms that reflect a change in functioning.
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(Ivanhoe) September 11, 2008
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(Medical News Today) May 12, 2008
A new report by a mental health charity suggests that debt and
mental health problems are often linked.
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(U.S. News & World Report) May 12, 2008
A new government report suggests that teens who smoke pot may
worsen their depression or other mental health issues.
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(Bio-Medicine) May 9, 2008
New research has found that a cutting-edge treatment--coupled with
medications--may help people who suffer from the trauma disorder.
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(Medical News Today) May 9, 2008
A cancer diagnosis is stressful for every woman, but it may be
particularly hard for women who have suffered from depression or
anxiety, a new study suggests.
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(HealthDay) May 10, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) December 12, 2008
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(HealthDay News) May 8, 2008
A new report has found that serious mental illness (SMI) costs
Americans at least $193 billion in lost earnings alone.
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(The Washington Post) May 7, 2008
Vascular depression usually affects the elderly and is linked to a
loss of blood flow to the brain.
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(Ivanhoe) November 18, 2008
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(HealthDay News) May 6, 2008
Scientists are studying the links between genes, environment, and
depression.
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(AJC.com) May 6, 2008
Low levels of vitamin D may make elderly people more prone to
depression, scientists say.
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(AP) May 5, 2008
American children are prescribed antipsychotic drugs much more
frequently than British children, but the drugs' use among British
children has risen sharply.
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(Boston.com) May 5, 2008
The Vermont Association for Mental Health believes that psychiatric
medications are being prescribed to children too frequently,
replacing counseling with drugs to treat mental health problems.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
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(CNN) April 30, 2008
Three of five military personnel in a new survey say they are
afraid to seek help for mental health problems because of concerns
that doing so will harm their careers.
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(Science Daily) April 30, 2008
In this type of bullying, perpetrators don't threaten people with
physical harm; instead, they target a person's social status and
relationships by gossiping and spreading rumors.
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(HealthDay News) April 28, 2008
A therapy used to treat Parkinson's disease may help patients who
suffer from the most severe forms of depression, researchers say.
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(Ivanhoe) November 2, 2009
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(Medical News Today) April 24, 2008
Mental Health Awareness Month, observed throughout May in the
United States, increases awareness about mental illness such as
depression.
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(CNN) April 24, 2008
Anti-addiction medications designed to help people quit smoking,
lose weight, and halt other addictions have been linked to
depression, new research suggests.
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(Medical News Today) April 24, 2008
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(The Guardian) April 21, 2008
Postnatal depression in fathers can have long-term psychological
effects on their children, a new study reveals.
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(HealthDay News) April 17, 2008
The antidepressant Prozac appears to make old brain cells return to
their more youthful condition.
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(HealthDay News) April 17, 2008
The FDA launched an evaluation after it received reports that the
generic form did not work as well as the brand name formula.
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(Reuters) April 16, 2008
Researchers say this finding suggests that depression and other
mood disorders are often missed in older adults.
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(Medical News Today) April 14, 2008
People who did vigorous housework once a week regularly were 20
percent less likely to suffer from mental health problems in a
recent study.
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(Ivanhoe) June 26, 2009
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
Our new
Treatments tab makes it easier for you to find articles on
the specific medications you take.
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
If you have health insurance that includes prescription drug
coverage, the pharmacy card in your wallet gives your insurance
company more power over your prescriptions than you may realize. It
allows the insurer--not your pharmacy--to set the price of your
prescription. Find out why and what you can do about it.
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(HealthDay News) April 8, 2008
But experts say the link between the two conditions is still
unclear.
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(HealthCentral) April 7, 2008
According to a study published in the April 8, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, people who have had depression are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD) than people who have never had depression.
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(HealthCentral) April 4, 2008
In the wake of the recent Northern Illinois University shooting and the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre, the trend of taking harsh disciplinary actions against students with mental illnesses is on the rise. Learn about how this series of events is impacting students, and find out what they are doing about it.
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(University of Texas Health Science Center) April 2, 2008
The study included 3,134 adolescents from ages 11 to 17 years old.
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(HealthDay News) April 2, 2008
A reporter talks to music therapists about how their discipline is
used to treat such conditions as Alzheimer's disease, depression,
and cancer.
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(Medical News Today) April 2, 2008
Patients with persistent insomnia were more likely to remain
depressed than patients with no insomnia.
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(Bio-Medicine) March 28, 2008
Australian researchers have found that depression stops stroke
victims from returning to work almost as much as physical
disability does.
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(MedicineNet.com) March 26, 2008
Children who were less socially competent were more likely to be
anxious or depressed in adolescence, researchers say.
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(Medical News Today) March 24, 2008
A new study in the journal Family Process reveals that caregivers
with moderate to severe depressive symptoms showed greater
hostility and less warmth.
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(MarketWatch) March 24, 2008
The packaging changes are designed to cut medication errors,
including mix-ups with other drugs and confusion over dosing.
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(HealthDay News) March 23, 2008
Experts have compiled this list of suicide warning signs and what
people can do if they spot these 'red flags' in their friends and
loved ones.
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(InteliHealth) March 21, 2008
Researchers say that ketamine has shown surprising success in
treating severe depression.
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(Newsmax.com) March 19, 2008
Psychiatrists say it's a common scenario: patients who take
psychiatric meds stop taking them because of cost, side effects,
social stigma about the meds, or a mistaken belief they don't need
them.
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(SeniorJournal.com) March 19, 2008
Caregivers were also more likely to be depressed after six months
than those who provided little or no care.
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(HealthDay News) March 19, 2008
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(Ivanhoe) March 5, 2009
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(Science Daily) March 17, 2008
A study of 228 teenagers suggests that girls who have
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely to be
overweight or underweight than girls who don't have ADHD.
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(USA Today) March 17, 2008
The commonly held notion that exercise eases depression and anxiety
is misleading, scientists say.
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(Medical News Today) March 12, 2008
People who suffer from depression or anxiety are much more likely
to be obese and to smoke both major risk factors for chronic
disease according to a large nationwide study.
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(Forbes) March 11, 2008
The discovery could lead to a quick blood test to determine whether
a particular antidepressant medication is working to control
depression, or if another drug might be needed.
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(HealthDay News) March 7, 2008
Older men who have low testosterone levels may have a higher risk
of depression, Australian researchers have found.
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(The San Francisco Chronicle) March 6, 2008
The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would
require health insurers to cover treatments for addiction and
mental conditions the same way they provide for physical illnesses.
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(BBC News) March 5, 2008
An Edinburgh University study of identical and non-identical twins
suggests genes may control half the personality traits keeping us
happy.
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(Medical News Today) March 4, 2008
The theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance is
often presented by the media as fact, but a new study has found
little evidence that this is the case.
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(HealthCentral) March 3, 2008
Studies have shown that stroke often leads to depression, but the evidence from those studies has been mixed as to whether depression could lead to stroke. Now, according to a study published in the March 4, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, psychological distress, but not depression, may increase the risk of stroke.
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(TheStreet.com) March 1, 2008
Wyeth(WYE - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) said late Friday it had
received Food and Drug Administration approval for its Pristiq
antidepressant.
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(Reuters) February 29, 2008
A study of almost 20,000 adults in four states showed that 10
percent of adults don't get enough sleep on a regular basis.
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(HealthDay) February 29, 2008
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(HealthDay News) February 28, 2008
Childhood may seem like a carefree time, but experts say children
aren't immune to the emotions and stressors that can lead to
depression.
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(The University of Iowa) February 27, 2008
Forty percent of study participants who made less than $20,000 per
year suffered from postpartum depression, compared to only 13
percent of women who made $80,000 or more per year, researchers
say.
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(The Washington Post) February 27, 2008
Patients with mild to moderate depression receive no better relief
from antidepressants than they do from a placebo, researchers say.
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(HealthDay) March 2, 2008
But some mental-health experts dispute the findings
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(HealthDay News) February 26, 2008
Switching medications or adding behavioral talk therapy may offer
hope to teens who don't respond to their first antidepressant
treatment regimen, new research suggests.
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(Medical News Today) February 21, 2008
Veterans, disaster survivors, and others who experience stress
extreme enough to lead to PTSD may be at risk for long-term health
problems, new research suggests.
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(Rochester Democrat & Chronicle) February 20, 2008
A reporter talks to a police officer who suffers from depression
about the difficulties men have dealing with depression.
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(Science Daily) February 20, 2008
Both depression and hostility have long been known to be risk
factors for heart problems, but researchers say the combination of
the two is particularly potent in boosting inflammation in the
body.
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(Medical News Today) February 20, 2008
In a recent study, women who'd given birth to boys had higher rates
of postpartum depression and lower overall quality-of-life scores
than women who'd had girls.
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(Ivanhoe) January 22, 2009
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(Fox Business) February 11, 2008
A new once-daily dose of the antidepressant Trazodone helped
insomnia and depression in recent clinical trial.
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(U.S. News & World Report) February 11, 2008
A recent study has found that many pediatricians are only
comfortable treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among
the many mental health problems that affect children and teenagers.
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(Science Daily) February 6, 2008
Doctors may be less likely to prescribe sleeping medications to
patients who have insomnia and depression, anxiety, or other mood
disorders, according to a new study.
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(The New York Times) February 6, 2008
Researchers have found that depression treatments that use music
are more effective at reducing symptoms than those that don't.
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(PsychCentral) February 6, 2008
Psychiatrist Steven Frankel offers these four tips for improving
your communication with your therapist.
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(EurekAlert!) February 6, 2008
People with RA are twice as likely to suffer from depression,
especially if their mobility is impaired.
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(PHYSORG.com) February 6, 2008
Adults who were abused by children could be protected from
depression by a gene variation, researchers say.
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(Ivanhoe) April 17, 2009
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(Washington Post) February 6, 2008
Older women are more likely to become--and remain--depressed than
older men, a Yale study suggests.
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(The New York Times) February 4, 2008
A review of 10 studies has found that antidepressants aren't any
better at relieving back pain than a placebo.
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(Ivanhoe) January 22, 2009
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(Forbes) January 30, 2008
As many as 18 percent of the more than 1.5 million men and women
deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan have suffered a concussion.
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(BBC News) January 29, 2008
Depression peaks around age 40, researchers say, regardless of
whether a person is a man or a woman, single or married, rich or
poor, or with or without children.
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(The Washington Post) January 27, 2008
Premature birth, being underweight at birth, and shortness of
stature in adulthood were also found to increase men's suicide
risk, researchers say.
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(HealthDay) January 26, 2008
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(Medical News Today) January 22, 2008
Emotional and physical changes in adolescence could make it more
difficult to manage symptoms, which may increase depression,
experts say.
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(Ivanhoe) October 28, 2008
It's not unusual for your feet to
feel a little run down at the end of a long day, but when feet
become persistently painful, there's something wrong. Heel pain is
one of the most common complaints when it comes to sore feet and it
can be debilitating.
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(U.S. News and World Report) January 18, 2008
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- A systematic review of
studies on antidepressants concludes that the positive effects of
these drugs are probably overstated in the medical literature.
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(HealthDay) January 11, 2008
What may be behind unhappy feelings after giving birth
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(iVillage) January 9, 2008
Researchers say acute stress reactions, including PTSD, increased
heart disease risk following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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(Health Central) January 7, 2008
Black box warnings about suicidal thoughts and acts in young people
have slowed prescriptions for the meds, Columbia researchers
report.
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(AJC.com) January 7, 2008
HIV-infected patients who are depressed but who do not take
antidepressant meds are less likely to stick to their treatment and
have worse viral response, researchers say.
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(National Institutes of Health) January 2, 2008
Call for adults ages 18 to 65 years of age who suffer from major
depressive disorder to participate in a study.
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(HealthDay News) January 2, 2008
Researchers say religious activity reduces anxiety in women, but it
increases depression risk in men.
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(Ohio State University Medical Center) January 2, 2008
A new Ohio State University Medical Center study has found that
some antipsychotic meds may not be having the desired effect on
brain cells.
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(Healthline) December 31, 2007
This six-minute video explains how light-box therapy,
dawn-simulation therapy, negative-ion therapy, and psychotherapy
can help ease seasonal depression.
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(Ivanhoe) March 3, 2009
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(The Washington Post) December 28, 2007
The National Wildlife Federation has developed a Web-based tool to
help you find your way into the great outdoors this winter.
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(HealthDay News) December 26, 2007
A reporter talks to experts about ways to avoid the after-holiday
blues.
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(Psychiatric News) December 24, 2007
Several recent studies by the National Institute of Mental Health
have helped doctors identify the best way to treat children and
teenagers with depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder.
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(HealthDay) December 22, 2007
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(Today) December 16, 2007
This three-minute video features a interview with a man who has
experienced several bouts of depression and a therapist who works
with many depressed men.
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(MSN Health) December 10, 2007
Experts at the American Geriatrics Society give this list of how
seniors can spot--and beat--the holiday blues.
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(HealthDay News) December 7, 2007
The most vulnerable period is the first 30 days after the loss,
research shows.
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(Medicinenet.com) December 7, 2007
Researchers say there may be a genetic or other relationship
between depressive and anxiety disorders and Parkinson's.
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(Ivanhoe) June 18, 2009
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(The Washington Post) December 6, 2007
Children of women who score higher on depression-symptom tests have
an increased risk of injury and 'acting out,' new research
suggests.
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(EurekAlert!) December 6, 2007
Child mental health experts have compiled a list of guidelines for
the use of medications in preschool-aged children.
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(Medical News Today) December 4, 2007
The FDA has approved the medication as a maintenance treatment for
adults with MDD.
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(Amazon) November 29, 2007
Although
An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness recounts the
darkest thoughts of the author's depressions, one reviewer says the
book is still inspirational because 'Jamison saw through the
darkest, scariest moments, the power of love.'
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(Amazon) November 29, 2007
A psychiatrist recommends the book
Why Am I Still Depressed? for a wide audience, from people
who are not helped by antidepressants to medical professionals.
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(Medical News Today) November 28, 2007
A new government report has revealed that young adults are more
likely to turn to tobacco and other substances if they suffer from
depression.
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(U.S. News and World Reports) November 28, 2007
Abilify is in a class of medications known as atypical
antipsychotics, and has now been approved as an add-on therapy for
MDD.
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(HealthDay News) November 27, 2007
Researchers say their findings suggest that depressed,
premenopausal women should be screened for low bone mass.
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(The Washington Post) November 16, 2007
A panel that advises the FDA recommended that the diet med not be
approved because of a higher risk of suicidal thoughts in some
users.
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(Medicinenet.com) November 16, 2007
Researchers looked at the role of inflammation in heart patients
with depression and said inflammation doesn't explain most of the
cardiovascular dangers posed by depression.
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(HealthDay News) November 14, 2007
It's becoming much more common for patients who've been admitted to
hospitals for other conditions to receive a secondary diagnosis of
depression, new research suggests.
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(Ivanhoe) January 8, 2009
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(Medical News Today) November 13, 2007
With winter's shorter daylight hours, many people suffer from
seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is marked by depression
and sleep problems.
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(U.S. News and World Reports) November 13, 2007
Researchers say that giving nursing home residents basic eye care
services greatly improves their quality of life and lessens their
symptoms of depression.
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(Science Daily) November 9, 2007
Prazosin appears to curb increases in certain hormones caused by
such conditions as depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's
disease.
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(National Institutes of Health) November 7, 2007
Call for adults with treatment-resistant depression to participate
in a study.
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(Reuters) November 7, 2007
In a study of rats, researchers found that an experimental med acts
on the brain in a similar way as the active ingredient in
marijuana.
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(Nursing in Practice) November 7, 2007
According to a new study, children with asthma are nearly twice as
likely to develop depression or anxiety disorders than children who
do not suffer from asthma.
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(HealthDay News) November 6, 2007
An online PTSD therapy program for U.S. veterans was found
effective in a new study.
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(U.S. News and World Reports) October 31, 2007
Though older depressed patients are more prone to suicide, among
veterans, it's the youngest who are most at risk.
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(Medical News Today) October 31, 2007
Mecamylamine is being tested as an add-on treatment for patients
who don't respond to antidepressants alone.
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(Star-Gazette.com) October 24, 2007
Fields that include work with children, people with disabilities,
and seniors have the highest incidence of major depressive
episodes, a new report shows.
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(Medical News Today) October 24, 2007
A new study reports that patients with major depressive disorder
and generalized anxiety disorder showed improved quality of life
after taking Lexapro for eight weeks.
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(NY1) October 23, 2007
One doctor who specializes in headaches says cluster headaches are
sometimes mistaken for sinus problems.
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(Everyday Health) October 19, 2007
Statistics show that 12.6 percent of Iraq veterans and 6.2 percent
of Afghanistan veterans experience symptoms of PTSD.
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(Forbes.com) October 17, 2007
The bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and will now
go onto the Senate for approval.
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(Los Angeles Times) October 7, 2007
Experts say that though they're encouraged when depressed patients
feel they've improved, the cost of stopping treatment can be very
high if patients aren't actually ready.
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(Medicinenet.com) October 7, 2007
In a new study, a combination of Prozac and cognitive behavior
therapy was the most successful therapy for reducing depression in
teens.
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(HealthDay News) October 7, 2007
This is the first study to show a link between genetic markers,
antidepressants, and suicidal thinking.
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(Medical News Today) September 28, 2007
People who fear crime have decreased physical functioning, lower
quality of life, and a higher risk of depression, researchers say.
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(Newswise) September 28, 2007
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects about 10 to 20 percent of
the U.S. population, experts say.
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(Yahoo! Health) September 28, 2007
In 2005, there were 7,105 emergency room visits for self-inflicted
injuries by people over age 65, and 80 percent of these injuries
were due to suicidal behavior.
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(Forbes.com) September 28, 2007
The consequences of depression can be devastating to the mother,
her baby and her entire family, according to a new report.
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(U.S. News and World Reports) September 25, 2007
Depression in the workplace affects both employees and the company
through lower productivity, researchers say.
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(HealthDay News) September 25, 2007
Experts estimate that as many as 75 percent of people who commit
suicide visited a primary-care doctor in the 30 days prior to
killing themselves.
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(Medical News Today) September 21, 2007
This is the newest in a series of studies by Ohio State University
researchers who are looking at the link between stress and weakened
immune status.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 19, 2007
Call for adults with treatment-resistant depression who are
currently in a major depressive episode to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) September 18, 2007
A depression-driven retirement decision could place people in
difficult situation if their retirement savings are not sufficient
and they can't get affordable health insurance.
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(Ivanhoe) November 2, 2009
Liposuction is the
most popular form of plastic surgery in the United States, with
more than 300,000 Americans opting for the procedure each year.
Now, there's a new alternative to traditional liposuction that's so
quick and easy, you could do it over your lunch break!
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(CBC News) September 16, 2007
Experts say that when patients stop meds that control chronic
conditions, they are often leaving themselves open to worse--and
more expensive--complications later.
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(Ivanhoe) November 2, 2009
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(Newswise) September 7, 2007
Childhood abuse is more common in women with migraine who suffer
depression than in women with migraine alone, according to a new
study.
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(U.S. News and World Reports) September 7, 2007
Depression has the biggest effect on worsening health throughout
the world, a global study suggests.
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(Los Angeles Times) September 6, 2007
The change in labeling on antidepressants warning of an increased
risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in teens appears to have
backfired, researchers say.
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(The New York Times) September 6, 2007
Parental involvement may double the bulimia remission rate.
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(Forbes.com) September 6, 2007
A study of Holocaust survivors has found that children of people
with PTSD often show biological signs of the condition.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) September 5, 2007
Experts say the study's findings show a need to improve treatment
of depression by primary care docs, who diagnose most cases of
depression.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) September 5, 2007
The next step for the new class of antidepressants are human trials
that will test if the meds are as effective in people as in
animals.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) September 3, 2007
Though scientists have long thought depression increased the risk
of preterm births, the use of antidepressant medications appears to
be responsible for the higher risk.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) September 9, 2008
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(Medical News Today) August 28, 2007
VNS therapy is delivered from a small pacemaker-like device
implanted in the chest area that sends mild pulses to the brain via
a nerve in the neck.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) August 28, 2007
The increased depression risk seems to be caused by a perceived
lack of control over the house's environment and health problems
linked to mold exposure.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) November 2, 2009
Inhaling nitric oxide (NO)
may be a valuable preemptive treatment for patients receiving liver
transplants.
Read More >
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(HealthDay News) August 23, 2007
Almost half of the soldiers in a new study said they felt like a
'guest in their own home,' and researchers say depression or PTSD
played a role in these soldiers' problems at home.
Read Summary >
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(Saint Louis University) August 23, 2007
Children of depressed mothers are more likely to develop problems
with aggression, hyperactivity, depression, and anxiety.
Read Summary >
-
(Medical News Today) August 23, 2007
Cymbalta, an antidepressant, was shown to be effective against
fibromyalgia pain in a new study.
Read Summary >
-
(FOXNews.com) August 23, 2007
Researchers say the slow pace of recovery and rebuilding efforts
may be contributing to the rise in suicidal thoughts and PTSD in
this region.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) January 15, 2009
Being treated for a
brain tumor can be a truly harrowing experience. After surviving
surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, many patients are administered
steroids that can cause a host of unwanted side effects. Now,
researchers say there is a new option for treating brain tumors
that's safer, easier and better than before.
Read More >
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(Kaiser Network) August 10, 2007
Pristiq is the new version of the antidepressant Effexor.
Read Summary >
-
(St. Petersburg Times) July 30, 2007
A study of Florida children who are on Medicaid found that the use
of newer antipsychotic medications designed for adults has
increased 250 percent in seven years.
Read Summary >
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(eMaxHealth) July 29, 2007
Ketamine appears to boost a brain receptor that acts as an
antidepressant.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) July 29, 2007
Call for veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder to
participate in a study.
Read Summary >
-
(National Institutes of Health) July 26, 2007
Call for adults ages 18 years to 70 years old who have major
depressive disorder to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
-
(Forbes.com) July 26, 2007
A study of mice suggests levels of the protein deltaFosB may be
linked to depression and other emotional issues in humans.
Read Summary >
-
(Medical News Today) July 18, 2007
Patients with psychiatric problems receive less medication
treatment, fewer diagnostic procedures, and less incidence of
surgical intervention than patients who do not have mental-health
trouble, experts say.
Read Summary >
-
(The Daily Journal) July 15, 2007
A reader who's concerned about the link between depression and bone
loss asks Harvard experts if she should stop taking Prozac.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) January 22, 2009
For decades,
ultrasounds have been used to determine the sex, size, and vitality
of unborn children. Now, the same technology is being used to stop
prostate cancer in its tracks.
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(CNN) July 9, 2007
Of 2.4 billion meds prescribed by doctors in 2005, 118 million of
those prescriptions were for depression meds.
Read Summary >
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(Medicinenet.com) July 2, 2007
The new study comes in the wake of reports of an increased risk of
suicide in people who take antidepressants.
Read Summary >
-
(HealthDay News) June 28, 2007
The two new studies come in the wake of controversy over links
between SSRI antidepressants and birth defects.
Read Summary >
-
(Doctor's Guide News) June 24, 2007
Researchers found insomniacs often suffer from anxiety, depression,
and mood disorders.
Read Summary >
-
(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) June 24, 2007
Combining Paxil and another depression med increased elderly
patients' chances of recovery in a recent study.
Read Summary >
-
(HealthNewsDigest.com) June 17, 2007
Experts are still unsure whether depression causes diabetes, or if
diabetes increases depression.
Read Summary >
-
(HealthDay News) June 13, 2007
Depressed people who are married score lower on depression tests
even if their marriages are troubled, researchers say.
Read Summary >
-
(MediLexicon) June 13, 2007
-
(CNW Group) June 11, 2007
Labopharm the maker the once-a-day antidepressant Trazodone, is
enrolling patients in a national clinical trial.
Read Summary >
-
(Newswise) June 11, 2007
Experts at the Mayo Clinic explore 10 symptoms you shouldn't ignore
and the conditions associated with them.
Read Summary >
-
(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(Medical News Today) June 3, 2007
Researchers say their study's results point to the need for changes
in community support systems and social policies that affect women
with young children.
Read Summary >
-
(National Institutes of Health) June 2, 2007
Call for children and teens ages six to 17 years of age who have
symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder to participate in a
study.
Read Summary >
-
(HealthCentral) June 1, 2007
Studies examine link between Migraines and depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety in returning Iraqi vets.
Read More >
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(Newswise) May 29, 2007
Researchers say that evidence is accumulating that depression is a
risk factor for osteoporosis.
Read Summary >
-
(Doctor's Guide News) May 24, 2007
Insomnia--whether from a psychiatric illness or the meds that treat
it--can affect patients' progress.
Read Summary >
-
(Medical News Today) May 24, 2007
Paxil can affect how antipsychotics are processed in the liver, but
a new study suggests that Paxil does not have this effect on
Invega.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) May 24, 2007
Researchers found that adding the antipsychotic medication helped
improve patients' MDD symptoms.
Read Summary >
-
(PR Newswire) May 24, 2007
In a recent study, the transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment
helped patients who hadn't responded well to antidepressants alone.
Read Summary >
-
(HealthDay News) May 22, 2007
Researchers undertook the study because of recent public health
message urging older Americans to take calcium and vitamin D to
ward off bone loss.
Read Summary >
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(Canada.com) May 21, 2007
Some doctors suggest focusing on lifestyle changes that address
health problems in girls before giving them meds.
Read Summary >
-
(PharmaLive) May 17, 2007
A study of prescriptions written for 370,000 kids ages 10 to 19
showed that girls have increased their use of prescription sleep
medications by over 80 percent over the past five years.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) May 7, 2007
Almost one in every five U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq suffers
from migraines, and this group is particularly at risk for
psychiatric troubles.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) May 2, 2007
The new black box labels would warn of increased suicide risks in
young adults but also of decreased risk in older adults.
Read Summary >
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(Mayo Clinic) May 2, 2007
An expert at the Mayo Clinic responds to a reader's question the
link between antidepressant use and osteoporosis.
Read Summary >
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(The Hartford Courant) April 30, 2007
A reader whose thyroid problem was misdiagnosed as depression warns
other readers at The People's Pharmacy.
Read Summary >
-
(Psychiatric Times) April 30, 2007
A sleep expert believes that treating insomnia in people with
depression can help improve both conditions.
Read Summary >
-
(PsychCentral) April 23, 2007
A new study of war veterens shows that the inexpensive drug
prazosin can solve sleep problems caused by post-traumatic stress
disorder.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) April 20, 2007
A small trial in Greece found that participants who took Effexor XR
had fewer and less intense headaches than the people who took a
placebo.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) April 19, 2007
Mental health professionals say funding and legal issues make it
hard for them to prevent tragedies like the one at Virginia Tech.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) April 19, 2007
The Internet-based Self-Assessment Program for Depression, which
was developed in Taiwan, accurately assessed depression in 75
percent of the patients who used it in a recent study.
Read Summary >
-
(The Wall Street Journal) April 19, 2007
The diet industry is predominantly female focused, experts say.
Read Summary >
-
(HealthCentral) April 13, 2007
The prolific author and cultural icon Kurt Vonnegut, who suffered from depression, passed away on April 11 at the age of 84. Members of the depression, bipolar and schizophrenia community discuss the impact Vonnegut's writing had on their lives, and the significance of celebrities opening up about their battles with mental health conditions.
Read More >
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(Newswise) April 12, 2007
FDA warnings have had an impact on doctors' prescribing practices,
experts say.
Read Summary >
-
(Medical News Today) April 12, 2007
Researchers found the work-related labor did not ease the
conditions' symptoms while leisure exercise did.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) April 6, 2007
Stigma, cost among reasons many do not seek treatment, experts say.
Read Summary >
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(The Hartford Courant) April 6, 2007
The dangerous drug interaction is not listed on either meds'
prescribing information, one reader warns.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay) October 20, 2007
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(National Institutes of Health) April 1, 2007
Call for adults ages 18 years to 65 years who have acute bipolar
depression to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) March 30, 2007
Call for adults ages 18 years to 65 years old who have major
depressive disorder to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
-
(PsychCentral) March 30, 2007
An Italian psychiatrist says that current treatments for bipolar II
disorder could be putting patients at risk.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) November 2, 2009
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(Genetic Engineering News) March 26, 2007
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy is already approved for the
treatment of seizures.
Read Summary >
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(Medicinenet.com) March 17, 2007
The youngest group of returning veterans--18-to-24 year olds--was
at the highest risk of having a mental-health issue.
Read Summary >
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(The Courier News) March 13, 2007
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(EurekAlert!) March 6, 2007
Experts say that moves by health insurance companies to cut costs
may be keeping some patients from getting prescribed meds.
Read Summary >
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(The Ledger) March 6, 2007
Serotonin syndrome can be fatal if not recognized and treated
properly, experts say.
Read Summary >
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(Newsday.com) March 6, 2007
Wyeth is seeking FDA approval for Pristiq for major depressive
disorder and hot flashes.
Read Summary >
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(EurekAlert!) February 27, 2007
Researchers found that antidepressants don't help women reduce
their alcohol use, but the meds do help men.
Read Summary >
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(IrishHealth.com) February 20, 2007
Previous evidence had suggested a link between the fatty acids and
behavior and mood disorders.
Read Summary >
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(U.S. Food and Drug Administration) February 16, 2007
Some meds ordered online may contain a powerful antipsychotic that
can cause muscle spasms and breathing problems.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) February 13, 2007
Adolescence is both the time when bones are growing the fastest and
when many teen girls begin dieting to keep their weight down.
Read Summary >
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(ABC News) February 11, 2007
Dr. David Fassler of ABC News responds to a viewer's question about
Strattera and depression.
Read Summary >
-
(Medical News Today) February 4, 2007
Because SAD and ADHD are treated differently, consulting a doctor
about new winter symptoms is important.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) February 1, 2007
Call for women between the ages of 40 and 70 who have major
depressive disorder to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(PipelineReview.com) January 31, 2007
Pristiq's final approval is expected after the drug's maker, Wyeth,
resolves marketing and manufacturing issues raised by the FDA.
Read Summary >
-
(Medical News Today) January 31, 2007
Dr. Joanne Chao covers side effects, the difference in medication
classes, and the conditions the meds are meant to treat.
Read Summary >
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(PR Newswire) January 31, 2007
Tyrima is in a different class of medicines than most commonly used
antidepressants.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) January 29, 2007
Moderate consumption is associated with a decrease in conditions
such as depression, Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer.
Read Summary >
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(CBC News) January 23, 2007
Experts estimate that about 20 percent of people with severe heart
disease suffer from major depression.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) January 23, 2007
Experts say there is good scientific evidence that serotonin levels
are linked to bone density.
Read Summary >
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(Sun-Herald.com) January 21, 2007
St. John's wort is an over-the-counter herbal supplement that can
be effective against mild forms of depression.
Read Summary >
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(CBC News) January 20, 2007
Antipsychotics are only approved for use in conditions such as
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) January 5, 2007
Call for adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain to
participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(Forbes.com) January 5, 2007
The two studies--one from Harvard researchers and one from the U.S.
Army--looked at veterans from World War II through the conflicts in
Iraq and Afghanistan.
Read Summary >
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(FOXNews.com) December 30, 2006
But mental-health experts worry that new labels may cause more harm
than good.
Read Summary >
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(ABC News) December 30, 2006
Dr. Tim Johnson answers ABC viewers' questions about depression and
the drugs used to treat it.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) December 30, 2006
Doctors could one day use taste tests to find the causes--and
treatments--for patients' depression.
Read Summary >
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(Forbes.com) December 30, 2006
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(Forbes.com) December 28, 2006
The first generic version of the extended-release antidepressant
has been approved by the FDA.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) December 12, 2006
The study's results call into question the effectiveness of alpha-2
agonists for treating combat veterans' PTSD.
Read Summary >
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(Mayo Clinic) December 12, 2006
Experts at the Mayo Clinic have compiled a guide for choosing an
antidepressant.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) December 12, 2006
Experts at the Mayo Clinic offer 5 self-care tips for managing
depression.
Read Summary >
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(CBC News) December 6, 2006
People who take SSRI antidepressants are more likely to attempt
suicide but less likely to die from those attempts, researchers
say.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) December 6, 2006
Depression after the birth of a child is very common in women,
affecting up to 15 percent of new mothers.
Read Summary >
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(Kaiser Network) December 6, 2006
Paxil raises the risk of certain birth defects, experts say.
Read Summary >
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(Health Central) November 28, 2006
Some experts worry that the FDA's black-box warnings will actually
deter doctors from prescribing these drugs for troubled kids.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) November 28, 2006
Researchers say their results mean that depression treatments
should be a large part of heart patients' follow-up care.
Read Summary >
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(Forbes.com) November 28, 2006
If patients keep working with their doctors for up to four
treatment plans, more than two-thirds can beat their depression
symptoms.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) November 28, 2006
A reporter talks to experts about ways to cope with the stress that
often surrounds the holiday season.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) November 20, 2006
Call for adults with major depressive disorder who take Effexor to
participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) November 20, 2006
The new drug is a combination of mecamylamine and Celexa.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) November 20, 2006
Experts had thought that patients' use of antidepressants accounted
for the increased risk of death from heart failure.
Read Summary >
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(MedlinePlus) November 15, 2006
Researchers report on alternative and complimentary
treatments--including herbal supplements--that are used against
depression.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) November 15, 2006
Depression is often caused by the fear and helplessness that
results from receiving a cancer diagnosis.
Read Summary >
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) November 11, 2006
Previous analyses found only a small percentage of adults with
psychiatric diagnoses also had ADHD.
Read Summary >
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(Philadelphia Inquirer) November 8, 2006
Psychiatric reactions to steroids are more common than many people
think, Dr. Mitchell Hecht explains.
Read Summary >
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(Lexington Herald-Leader) November 8, 2006
Researchers found these findings of interest because
antidepressants have recently been linked to increased suicidal
thinking in teens.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) November 8, 2006
Dr. Greg Simon's editorial comes amidst conflicting reports about
antidepressants, their effectiveness, and their side effects.
Read Summary >
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(MarketWatch) November 2, 2006
The warning come after the FDA received reports of death and
serious injuries related to Effexor overdoses.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) November 2, 2006
The data suggests that pramipexole might be the only drug needed to
treat the broad spectrum of PD-related symptoms.
Read Summary >
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(MSNBC) October 27, 2006
Off-label use of prescription medications for weight loss can put
users at risk for damaging side effects.
Read Summary >
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(Guardian Unlimited) October 25, 2006
SSRIs include such commonly used antidepressants as Prozac, Zoloft,
and Paxil.
Read Summary >
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(EurekAlert!) October 25, 2006
The common antidepressant was found to stimulate new bone growth in
mice.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) October 25, 2006
Seroquel is already approved for the treatment of manic episodes
associated with bipolar disorder and for the treatment of
schizophrenia.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) October 19, 2006
Call for adults ages 18 to 75 who have been diagnosed with major
depression with psychotic features to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(FOXNews.com) October 12, 2006
Risperdal is presently used to treat adults with schizophrenia,
acute manic episodes, and extreme mood swings.
Read Summary >
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(American Chronicle) October 12, 2006
Psychiatrist Michael G. Rayel offers advice for dealing with some
common antidepressant side effects.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) October 12, 2006
Some 30 percent to 40 percent of patients fail their first drug
treatment for major depression.
Read Summary >
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(United Press International) October 11, 2006
Study raises possibility of genetic link between IBS, migraine,
fibromyalgia and depression.
Read Summary >
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(CancerPage.com) October 10, 2006
Xango, a tropical fruit beverage, is not proven to treat or prevent
any diseases, says the FDA.
Read Summary >
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(Webwire) October 5, 2006
Nearly half of all patients with Parkinson's disease suffer from
depression.
Read Summary >
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(MSNBC) October 1, 2006
Madelyn Fernstrom, director of the Weight Management Center at the
University of Pittsburgh, talks about how foods and beverages can
affect the way some medications work.
Read Summary >
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(PharmacyChecker.com LLC) September 28, 2006
A comparison of current prices for Cymbalta via online drug
distributors.
Read Summary >
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(The People's Pharmacy) September 28, 2006
Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy discuss the sexual
side effects of antidepressants.
Read Summary >
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(Xagena News) September 28, 2006
One of every four patients with diabetes experiences clinical
depression.
Read Summary >
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(DenverPost.com) September 21, 2006
Pharmacist Suzy Cohen responds to a reader's question about
stopping treatment with the antidepressant Prozac.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) September 21, 2006
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(Monsters & Critics) September 12, 2006
The studies involved Paxil and Prozac, but researchers feel the
findings extend to all SSRI antidepressants.
Read Summary >
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(The People's Pharmacy) September 12, 2006
Pharmacists Joe and Teresa Graedon discuss a possible side effect
of the antidepressant Lexapro.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) September 8, 2006
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(National Institutes of Health) September 7, 2006
Call for adults with major depressive disorder to participate in a
study.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) September 7, 2006
The STAR*D trial is the largest effectiveness study ever done on
depression.
Read Summary >
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(Forbes.com) September 7, 2006
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(Forbes.com) August 31, 2006
The study was the first to compare two different types of
antidepressants in treating postpartum depression.
Read Summary >
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(STLToday.com) August 31, 2006
A reader gives cautionary advice about skipping doses of the
antidepressant Effexor.
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(Reuters) August 31, 2006
DVS-233 is an experimental antidepressant derived from Effexor XR.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) August 24, 2006
Call for teenagers ages 12 to 17 with major depressive disorder to
participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(Gwinnett Daily Post) August 24, 2006
Some patients find the withdrawal symptoms so uncomfortable that
they choose to stay on the medications.
Read Summary >
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(ABC News) August 24, 2006
Some doctors and patients defend "off-labeling" by saying obesity
is a chronic condition that needs drug intervention.
Read Summary >
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(FOXNews.com) August 16, 2006
The FDA set guidelines for psychiatric monitoring of new
antidepressant users in 2004.
Read Summary >
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(Forbes.com) August 16, 2006
Teva Pharmaceuticals began shipment of the drug immediately after
receiving the FDA's final approval.
Read Summary >
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(Ivanhoe) August 8, 2006
A new study finds that injections of a common anaesthetic can have
a rapid effect on symptoms of depression.
Read More >
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(Reuters) August 3, 2006
Seroquel is currently used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder.
Read Summary >
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(New York Newsday) August 3, 2006
Pharamicist Suzy Cohen answers questions about antidepressants and
the elderly.
Read Summary >
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(MSNBC) August 3, 2006
A weight management expert discusses how medications and lifestyle
factors can make patients gain weight.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) August 2, 2006
Call for adolescents ages 12 to 18 who suffer from depression to
participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) August 2, 2006
Wyeth reassures patients that there is no evidence that Effexor
causes homicidal thoughts.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) July 27, 2006
Wyeth says it will continue the clinical trials, including trials
with lower doses of the drug.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) July 21, 2006
Obesity is more common in people who suffer from depression than in
the general population.
Read Summary >
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(HealthCentral) July 21, 2006
Combining SSRIs and triptans can cause serious health problems, FDA
warns.
Read More >
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(Mental Help Net) July 20, 2006
The Canadian study also found that recovered patients' depression
can be triggered by even small stressors or mild sadness.
Read Summary >
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(MSNBC) July 20, 2006
The side effects have been linked to both SSRI and SNRI
antidepressants, including Paxil, Effexor, Lexapro, and Zoloft.
Read Summary >
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(The Gadsden Times) July 17, 2006
Some parents choose a service that will pre-package the summer's
medications for easy dosing at camp.
Read Summary >
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(Fort Worth Star-Telegram) July 13, 2006
The drug's rare side effect has been in the media spotlight since a
mother drowned her five children while taking Effexor.
Read Summary >
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(US Newswire) July 12, 2006
By the end of 2006, 57 percent of the drugs dispensed by Blue Cross
and Blue Shield plans will be generics.
Read Summary >
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(Chicago Tribune) July 6, 2006
Zoloft is the top-selling antidepressant in the United States.
Read Summary >
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(Health Central) July 6, 2006
With current medications, 30 percent to 50 percent of patients do
not get relief with one or two antidepressants.
Read Summary >
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(About.com) July 5, 2006
A depression expert looks at reports of "brain shivers" in patients
who stop taking Effexor.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) July 5, 2006
Call for adults with major depressive disorder to participate in a
study.
Read Summary >
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(The People's Pharmacy) July 5, 2006
Serotonin syndrome can cause anxiety, high blood pressure, and even
coma.
Read Summary >
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(Bloomberg) July 4, 2006
The Supreme Court's decision will allow Apotex, a Canadian company,
to continue making generic Paxil.
Read Summary >
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(HealthCentral) June 26, 2006
Expert Patients John McManamy and Deborah Gray share their insights
on breaking news about depression
Read More >
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(Foodconsumer.org) June 26, 2006
Consumer advocacy groups worry Medicare may be able to negotiate
better prices for some drugs than private insurers.
Read Summary >
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(BBC News) June 25, 2006
FDA issued advisory in October 2005 against women taking Paxil
during pregancy, citing increased risk of birth defects.
Read Summary >
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(CBC News) June 25, 2006
So-called "off-label" prescribing is thought to be the cause, a
practice in which doctors prescribe a medication for a condition
that it is not specifically designed to treat.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) June 25, 2006
The study's authors are uncertain if the drugs cause the RBD, or if
they simply uncover patients' predisposition for the sleep
disorder.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) June 22, 2006
SAD is characterized by bouts of major depression during winter and
autumn when days are shortest.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) June 22, 2006
Depression is 2 to 3 times higher in diabetics than in the general
population.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) June 20, 2006
Call for adults aged 30 and over with Parkinson's disease to
participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(Reuters) June 20, 2006
Government health regulatory agency had been concerned about
overdose, cardiovascular risk in patients taking the
antidepressant.
Read Summary >
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(PillBot.com) June 20, 2006
A comparison of current prices for Effexor via online U.S. drug
distributors.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) June 15, 2006
As the number of SSRI prescriptions has increased since the drugs
were introduced in 1988, suicide rates have decreased.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) June 15, 2006
As the number of SSRI prescriptions has increased since the drugs
were introduced in 1988, suicide rates have decreased.
Read Summary >
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(The Huffington Post) May 29, 2006
Other studies implicate Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Effexor, Serzone, and
Cymbalta in suicidal behavior among adults, doctor says.
Read Summary >
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(MSNBC) May 29, 2006
Study finds internal gastrointestinal bleeding caused by SSRI
antidepressants is similar to bleeding caused by some painkillers.
Read Summary >
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(CNN) May 12, 2006
In letters to doctors, GlaxoSmithKline and the FDA report increased
suicide risks and include new warning labels for both Paxil and
Paxil CR.
Read Summary >
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(Rock River Times) May 2, 2006
Paxil maker is accused of filing "frivolous" lawsuits in an effort
to extend its Paxil patent.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) May 1, 2006
Call for patients with major depressive disorder to participate in
a study.
Read Summary >
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(Globe and Mail) May 1, 2006
Adverse drugs reactions during the first month of taking the
medications is likely cause, researchers say.
Read Summary >
-
(Medical News Today) April 25, 2006
New class of medications may help existing drugs work differently
and, in some cases, better.
Read Summary >
-
(Newswise) April 18, 2006
Several types of medications were studied, including SSRIs and
tricyclic antidepressants.
Read Summary >
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(Toronto Star) April 18, 2006
Antidepressants may cause low birth weight, premature birth, and
increased risk of fetal death.
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(Webwire) April 5, 2006
Cipralex works better than Paxil on major depression and anxiety,
according to a new study funded by Lundbeck, maker of Cipralex.
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(NewsReleaseWire.com) April 5, 2006
Lawyer cites "profit over safety" in GlaxoSmithKline's policies on
labeling Paxil for suicide risk in teens.
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(Bloomberg) March 22, 2006
Manufacturer has proposed YAZ as a treatment for premenstrual
dysphoric disorder.
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(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) March 22, 2006
Two years of use reduce recurrence of depression by 60 percent,
study finds.
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(Forbes.com) March 22, 2006
Results of a new study encourage greater experimentation with
treatment options.
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(PillBot.com) March 22, 2006
A comparison of current prices for Paxil via online U.S. drug
distributors.
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(Journal of the American Geriatrics Society) March 21, 2006
Study of elderly patients found some negative effects on mood.
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(Forbes.com) March 8, 2006
Researchers from Indiana University reviewed a 1998 government
study to evaluate public perception of psychiatric drugs. They
found that though 66 percent of people believe psychiatric
medications are helpful, far fewer would be willing to take them.
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(ConsumerAffairs.com) March 8, 2006
The U.S. FDA confirms the link between increased suicidal behavior
and antidepressant use in children.
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(The American Journal of Medicine) March 8, 2006
More than 120 research papers cite excessive bleeding by patients
taking selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors.
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(Monsters & Critics) March 8, 2006
Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors, such as Paxil, Prozac, and
Zoloft, face competition from new triple reuptake inhibitors.
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(EurekAlert!) March 6, 2006
Study has found that patients taking common antidepressants have a
55-percent higher chance of dying.
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(HealthCentral) March 15, 2006
Ensam, first antidepressant patch, will carry blood pressure
warning.
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(North Denver News) February 22, 2006
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(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) February 17, 2006
Experts discuss the effects of antidepressants, such as Paxil and
Effexor, on relationships.
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(CBS News) February 15, 2006
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(USA Today) February 9, 2006
Women taking these antidepressants are six times more likely to
have children with the condition.
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(Forbes.com) February 9, 2006
Risks do not necessarily outweigh benefits of antidepressant for
mother, say researchers.
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(CBS News) February 9, 2006
Hormone changes do not provide protection previously expected.
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(Macon Area Online) January 31, 2006
A low income may predict outcome of depression treatments.
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(Blue & Gray) January 31, 2006
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(Center for the Advancement of Health) January 31, 2006
Paxil provides clear benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) sufferers.
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(CBC News) January 16, 2006
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(Forbes.com) January 16, 2006
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(CBS News) January 16, 2006
Rate of attempts actually dropped by more than half, says report.
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(HealthCentral) August 13, 2007
When someone’s suffering from depression, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. Our guide will get you started.
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