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Depression as Deadly as Smoking, Study Finds
A new study has found that
depression is as much of a
risk factor for mortality as
smoking. The study also
shows that patients with
depression face an overall
... > full story
Gene Knockout May Cheer Up Mice
A gene in the brain that was
not previously linked to
mood disorders could have a
role in biopolar,
depression, and
schizophrenic conditions. ... > full story
New Evidence That Dark Chocolate Helps Ease Emotional Stress
The "chocolate cure" for
emotional stress is getting
new support from a clinical
trial. It found that eating
about an ounce and a half of
dark chocolate a day for two
... > full story
Connection Between Depression And Osteoporosis Detailed
Research carried out among
thousands of people has
shown a clear connection
between depression and a
loss of bone mass, leading
to osteoporosis and
... > full story
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Mother's Depression a Risk Factor in Childhood Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests
November 20, 2009 — Maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in their children, according to new ... > full story -
Transcendental Meditation Helped Heart Disease Patients Lower Cardiac Disease Risks by 50 Percent
November 17, 2009 — Patients with coronary heart disease who practiced the stress-reducing transcendental meditation technique had nearly 50 percent lower rates of heart attack, stroke, and death compared to ... > full story -
Motivational 'Women-Only' Cardiac Rehab Improves Symptoms of Depression
November 17, 2009 — Women who participated in a motivational cardiac rehab program designed for women experienced less symptoms of depression. The positive impact of the women-centered program remained six months after ... > full story -
Bypassing the Blues: Telephone Treatment for Depression Post-Bypass Surgery Improves Quality of Life
November 16, 2009 — Coronary artery bypass graft patients who were screened for depression after surgery and then cared for by a nurse-led team of health care specialists via telephone reported improved quality of life ... > full story -
Ethnic Pride May Boost African-American Teens' Mental Health
November 15, 2009 — A study of more than 250 African-American youths from urban, low-income families examined the unique effects of racial identity and self esteem on mental health. Findings reveal that when young ... > full story -
Faulty Body Clock May Make Kids Bipolar
November 13, 2009 — Malfunctioning circadian clock genes may be responsible for bipolar disorder in children. Researchers found four versions of the regulatory gene RORB that were associated with pediatric bipolar ... > full story -
Language Support In Schools Vital For Children With Autism
November 12, 2009 — Teachers and parents must be vigilant in observing difficulties with language comprehension, reading and spelling in children and young people with autism, Asperger's syndrome and ... > full story -
Women More Likely Than Men To Suffer Depression After Stroke
November 11, 2009 — Depression occurs in as many as one-third of patients after a stroke, and women are at somewhat higher risk, according to a large new review of studies. Post-stroke depression is associated with ... > full story -
Unlocking Mysteries Of The Brain With PET
November 9, 2009 — Inflammatory response of brain cells -- as indicated by a molecular imaging technique -- could tell researchers more about why certain neurologic disorders, such as migraine headaches and psychosis ... > full story -
Pregnant Women Risk Early Delivery From Using Psychiatric Medication
November 9, 2009 — Women who used psychiatric medication during pregnancy have triple the odds of delivering ... > full story
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