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Health Encyclopedia: What Causes Depression?

Causes

The causes of depression are not fully known. Most likely a combination of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors are at work.

Genetic Factors

Because depression runs in families, and has a strong genetic component, compelling evidence suggests that depression is a biologic phenomenon. Data from family, twin, adoption, and genetic studies have confirmed this. Studies have found that first-degree relatives of patients with depression are two to six times more likely to develop the probl...

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Anti-TNF Drugs During Pregnancy

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...such drugs in the first trimester and throughout pregnancy. The British Society of... Read more »

How Do I Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...too quickly when people experience growth spurts, pregnancy, or weight gain. In reality, stretch... Read more »

David's Guide to Getting Our A1C Under 6.0

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...new study less than a week ago shows that identical twins who slept between 7 and 8.9 hour each... Read more »

Depression Connection Question of the Week!

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...everyone! I hope you all are having a peaceful week. I have so many questions I want to ask... Read more »

"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?" (Part Two)

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Infertility In Women: Medications

...increase the risk for ovarian cysts, but according to a 2000 study, they have no negative effect on pregnancy. They may increase the risk for ovarian cysts and cause menopause-like effects,... Read more »

Infertility In Women: Assisted Reproductive Technologies

...specific fertility defects, or older women may be candidates for more advanced reproductive technologies.Pregnancy Rates. A review of 45 studies reported that in unexplained infertility cases, the... Read more »

Infertility in Men: Assisted Reproductive Technologies

...for disease.The clinic should always provide the following information:The live-birth rate (not just pregnancy success rate) for other couples with similar infertility problems. (Multiple births,... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Causes

...habits themselves.Problems Surrounding BirthStudies have explored the association with problems during pregnancy or after birth and the subsequent development of eating disorders. A 2006 study... Read more »

Prevent Obesity: Weight Management

...certain common cancers, notably prostate and colon cancers. A 2002 study suggested that such diets during pregnancy may increase the risk for high blood pressure in the offspring.Still,... Read more »

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