Archive for January, 2008
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008Kids who have been arrested and are depressed are more likely to use drugs and alcohol and engage in unsafe sexual activity that puts them at greater risk for HIV, according to new research from the Bradley Hasbro Children’s Research Center.
Middle-Aged Misery Spans The Globe, Researchers Find
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008Using data on 2 million people, from 80 nations, researchers from the University of Warwick and Dartmouth College in the US have found an extraordinarily consistent international pattern in depression and happiness levels that leaves us most miserable in middle age.Their paper entitled “Is Well-being U-Shaped over the Life Cycle?” is to be published shortly […]
Studies Show Depression Plagues Older Rural Communities In Australia And The USA
Monday, January 28th, 2008Nearly one third of older rural people in Australia and America suffer from depression according to a study in the Wiley-Blackwell journal - Australian Journal of Rural Health.
Self-Help Through Practical Psychotherapy
Monday, January 28th, 2008Elizabeth Wilde McCormick’s best-selling guide to Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is now published in a third edition , with even more valuable advice on self-help through practical psychotherapy.
Breakthrough Study Links Prostate Cancer, Depression, IBS, Adrenal Fatigue And Allergies To Lead And Mercury Toxic Load In Body
Friday, January 25th, 2008Better Health Publishing, announced the results of a breakthrough study in linking multiple medical conditions to the accumulation of toxic metals in the body.
Genetic Test To Predict Antidepressant Response
Friday, January 25th, 2008Researchers have identified subtle genetic variations that predict the efficacy of two widely used antidepressant drugs. They found that certain variants in the gene for a protective transporter protein that pumps drugs and other substances out of the brain compromise the effectiveness of the antidepressants citalopram (trade name Celexa) and venlafaxine (Effexor).
Renhuang Pharmaceuticals Announces Breakthrough In Study Of New Form Of Anti-Depression Chinese Medicine: Lyophilized Syringin Powder For Injection
Friday, January 25th, 2008Renhuang Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (”Renhuang” or the “Company”, stock symbol: RHGP.OB), a leading Chinese integrated drug developer, manufacturer and distributor, announced the successful laboratory production of lyophilized syringin powder, its new powder injection anti-depression and fatigue drug. Renhuang expects this new drug to become its next revenue growth driver. At 90% purity, the syringin portion in […]
CIHR Experts Comment On Frosty Health Research: Winter Blues, Winter Fun, Canada
Friday, January 25th, 2008January 24 is the most depressing day of the year based on a formula developed by a British psychologist. In light of this day, Canadian Institutes of Health Research experts give tips on winter blues, and other winter related activities. Helping you slide through this winter season in good health. Experts: Winter bluesDr.
Study Results Of Antidepressant Use In The Management Of Chronic Low Back Pain
Friday, January 25th, 2008Doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants for patients with low back pain for three main reasons; to relieve pain; reduce mild depression and improve a person’s mood; and improve sleep.Despite this, the use of antidepressants in low back pain is controversial with different studies arriving at different conclusions.
Depressed Patients Offered Hope With Music Therapy
Friday, January 25th, 2008A therapist may be able to use music to help some patients fight depression and improve, restore and maintain their health, states a Systematic Review from The Cochrane Library.About 121 million people world-wide are believed to suffer from depression. This can be seen in disturbed appetite, sleep patterns and overall functioning as well as leading […]
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