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How 'Horse Tranquilizer' Stops Depression
Researchers have shown
exactly how the anaesthetic
ketamine helps depression
with images that show the
orbitofrontal cortex -- the
part of the brain that is
... > full story
Human Brain Appears 'Hard-wired' For Hierarchy
Human imaging studies have
for the first time
identified brain circuitry
associated with social
status. Researchers found
that different brain areas
... > full story
Stress May Lead Students To Use Stimulants
The performance pressures
from end-of-semester exams
and papers can take a toll
on students, even leading
them to turn to potentially
harmful substances to keep
... > full story
Anticipating A Laugh Reduces Our Stress Hormones, Study Shows
Researchers investigating
the interaction between the
brain, behavior, and the
immune system found in 2006
that simply anticipating a
mirthful laughter experience
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Elderly In Long-term Care Setting Suffer Depression More Than Those Cared For At Home
May 9, 2008 — Elderly in a long-term care setting are more likely to be prescribed antidepressants and to self-report depression compared to those in a home-health care setting, according to a study. The study of ... > full story -
Do Antidepressants Enhance Immune Function?
May 9, 2008 — Infection with human immunodeficiency virus, which leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is an epidemic of global concern. The functioning of natural killer (NK) cells, which are a major ... > full story -
Teen 'Self Medication' For Depression Leads To More Serious Mental Illness, New Report Reveals
May 9, 2008 — Millions of American teens report experiencing weeks of hopelessness and loss of interest in normal daily activities and many of these depressed teens are using marijuana and other drugs, making ... > full story -
Depression Diversity: Brain Studies Reveal Big Differences Among Individuals
May 8, 2008 — Depressed people may have far fewer of the receptors for some of the brain's "feel good" stress-response chemicals than non-depressed people, new research shows. And even among depressed people, the ... > full story -
Lack Of Motivation In Schizophrenia Linked To Brain Chemical Imbalance
May 8, 2008 — A study of patients with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia suggests an alternative explanation for why many sufferers lack motivation. In addition to the hallucinations that often ... > full story -
Low Blood Levels Of Vitamin D May Be Associated With Depression In Older Adults
May 6, 2008 — Older adults with low blood levels of vitamin D and high blood levels of a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands may have a higher risk of depression, according to a new report. About 13 percent ... > full story -
Anxiety, Mood Disorders Put Cancer Patients At Risk For PTSD
May 6, 2008 — Breast cancer patients who have a prior history of mood and anxiety disorders are at a much higher risk of experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder following their diagnosis, new research ... > full story -
Mental Disorders In Parents Linked To Autism In Children, Study Shows
May 5, 2008 — Parents of children with autism were roughly twice as likely to have been hospitalized for a mental disorder, such as schizophrenia, than parents of other children, according to a new analysis. The ... > full story -
Sudden Death Of A Parent May Pose Mental Health Risks For Children, Surviving Caregivers
May 5, 2008 — Children who had a parent who died suddenly have three times the risk of depression than those with two living parents, along with an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder according to a ... > full story -
Exercise Plus Psychological Counseling May Benefit Depressed Heart Failure Patients
May 2, 2008 — Aerobic exercise combined with cognitive behavioral therapy may improve physical function, reduce depressive symptoms and enhance quality of life in depressed heart failure patients. Unlike other ... > full story
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