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Brain differences mark those with depression risk

People, who have a high family risk of developing depression, had less brain matter on the right side of their brains on par with losses seen in Alzheimer’s disease, US researchers said. Brain scans showed a 28 percent thinning in the [...]

Posted On : Mar, 30 2009 | Comments : 0

Depression ups heart disease risk more than genetics

A new study suggests that depression increases the risk of heart disease more than genetics. Led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the VA, the study was presented at the annual meeting of the Americ [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Diabetic mothers at higher depression risk

Pregnant women and new mothers with diabetes had nearly double the risk of developing postpartum depression as women without diabetes, a new study reports, revealing a potential risk factor for a serious psychological disorder that affects [...]

Posted On : Feb, 26 2009 | Comments : 0

Heartsick. New research finds depression increases heart ris...

You've got no interest in your sex life. Exercise is an alien concept. You're either overeating or food tastes like cardboard. To this classic list of depression symptoms, add heart disease.William W. Eaton, Ph.D., of the Johns Hopkin [...]

Posted On : Jan, 26 2009 | Comments : 0

Daily Stress May Raise Women's Risk Of Cervical Cancer

Stress is no doubt a silent killer and it’s because of this that women who are under stress all the time are more prone to Cervical Cancer. Therefore it’s better to stay away from stress and to keep one self busy, all the [...]

Posted On : Feb, 20 2008 | Comments : 0

DEPRESSION: 44 AGE MOST AT RISK

AGI) - London, Jan. 29 - Life may begin at forty, but a survey claims that immediately after that the darkest years start. The survey was carried out by the University of Warwick (UK) and the Dartmouth College (US) and shows that 44 years i [...]

Posted On : Jan, 30 2008 | Comments : 0

Depression risk 'highest in 40s'

Life may begin at 40, but research suggests that 44 is the age at which we are most vulnerable to depression. Data analysis on two million people from 80 countries found a remarkably consistent pattern around the world. The risk of depres [...]

Posted On : Jan, 29 2008 | Comments : 0

Elderly At Risk Of Memory Trouble After Surgery

If your loved one or even an acquaintance is unwell then do not be upset about the loss of his/her memory as a research has been done on elderly people who after gone through operations/surgeries always under go the memory loss. Peopl [...]

Posted On : Jan, 04 2008 | Comments : 0

How a brisk stroll can stave off mid-life depression in wom...

For middle-aged women, the key to happiness could be putting on your walking shoes. A brisk march is the best way to stave off mid-life depression, say researchers. The ideal pace for keeping symptoms such as anxiety and stress at bay is [...]

Posted On : Jan, 03 2008 | Comments : 0

Patterns: Parkinsons Raises Risk of Depression in Relatives

First-degree relatives — parents, siblings and children — of people with Parkinson’s disease are about 50 percent more likely than relatives of healthy people to suffer depression or anxiety, a new study reports.Increased [...]

Posted On : Dec, 11 2007 | Comments : 0

Depression risk for small babies

Delays in developmental milestones, such as walking, are also linked to poorer mental health in adulthood, a study of 4,600 people suggests.The team, writing in Biological Psychiatry, said low birth weight was an indicator of stress in the [...]

Posted On : Dec, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

iet Drug to Significant Risk of Depression and Anxiety

The investigational diet drug, rimonabant (Zimulti, Acomplia) appears to trigger depression and anxiety in patients with no previous history of mood disorders, researchers here found. Action Points * Explain to interest [...]

Posted On : Nov, 17 2007 | Comments : 0

Childhood depression increases women obesity risk

A new study has found that depression and anxiety disorders during childhood may increase the risk of obesity during adulthood for women but not men.The study, by a team of researchers led by Sarah E. Anderson, M.S., from Tufts University, [...]

Posted On : Nov, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

Teenage smokers at risk of depression, alcohol abuse and dru...

According to American researchers smoking cigarettes may make teens more prone to depression, alcohol abuse and illegal drug use.In a new report based on data from a government drug use survey, researchers have found that teenagers who smok [...]