Depression remains common in the United States, and a new survey shows it’s hitting Americans in the "prime of life" particularly hard.
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Archive for October, 2005
Depression Common Among Baby Boomers (HealthDay)
By Depressed Jane on October 5, 2005
FDA Issues Alert on ADHD Drug Strattera (HealthDay)
By Depressed Jane on October 5, 2005
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday that the drug Strattera, which is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may prompt suicidal thoughts in children.
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Depression Raises Seniors’ Death Risk (HealthDay)
By Depressed Jane on October 5, 2005
For older patients, depression may be as much a risk factor for death as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, a new U.S. study finds.
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Music Keeps Heartbeat Humming (HealthDay)
By Depressed Jane on October 5, 2005
Tempo may be key to how well music soothes the savage breast — meaning an Irish jig and a Debussy nocturne may not be created equal when it comes to improving well-being.
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New Warning Issued on Paxil (HealthDay)
By Depressed Jane on October 5, 2005
U.S. health officials have issued a warning about possible birth defects in infants born to women who take the antidepressant Paxil during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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On-the-Job Stress May Boost Inflammation (HealthDay)
By Depressed Jane on October 5, 2005
Job stress is more than a hassle — it could boost arterial inflammation rates, researchers say.
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Scientists Close in on the ‘Daredevil’ Gene (HealthDay)
By Depressed Jane on October 5, 2005
Why are some people drawn to risky behaviors while others remain more cautious? New research with mice suggests a single gene may be key.
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When Job Ups Blood Pressure, Spouse Can Help (HealthDay)
By Depressed Jane on October 5, 2005
A supportive spouse can help soothe the negative effects of job stress on blood pressure, new research shows.
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Experts Define Traits Driving Eating Disorders (HealthDay)
By Depressed Jane on October 5, 2005
An international team of researchers say they’ve identified six core traits possibly linked to genes associated with the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
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‘Downward Mobility’ Hits Men Hardest (HealthDay)
By Depressed Jane on October 5, 2005
"Downward mobility," or a drop in economic and social class, quadruples the risk of depression in middle-aged men but doesn’t have the same kind of impact on older women, British researchers say.
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