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Treatment Programs Benefit Depressed Workers

Doctors Often Fail to Spot Suicidal Patients

Depression Pushes Middle-Aged Workers to Retire

The ABCs of Getting Your Zzzzs

Schizophrenia Gene May Have On/Off Switch

6 Years Later, 9/11 Health Questions Linger

Mental Health Woes Strike Half of Cancer Patients

Depression May Be World's Most Disabling Disease

Counseling Boosts Alzheimer's Caregivers' Health

Women's Beauty, Men's Wealth Key to Romance: Study

Toddler Study Proves Humans Outsmart Apes

Experimental Antidepressants Offer Faster Relief

Parents' PTSD May Boost Stress in Offspring

Excessive TV Spurs Attention Trouble in Kids

Bipolar Diagnoses in Younger People Show Huge Increase

Work Time Predicts Sleep Time

Leave That Holiday 'To Do' List in a Drawer

Stressed-Out Moms Carry Babies on the Right

Breaking Up Is Not So Hard to Do

Obese Children Miss More School Days

Battle Continues Over Vietnam PTSD Numbers

Scientists Spot Brain's 'Free Will' Center

Experiments Get Close to 'Out-of-Body' Experience

Parental Stress Can Keep Kids Obese

Gene May Help Spur Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Orangutans Make Their Point With 'Charades'

Most Sleepless Kids Prescribed Drugs: Study

Child Maltreatment Rises in Homes of Soldiers Sent to War

Study Offers Hope for Faster-Acting Antidepressant

Family, Friends May 'Spread' Obesity

Gene May Help Spur Premenstrual Depression

Distraction Can Defuse Drunken Violence

Family, More Than Genes, Helps Drive Divorce

Brain Chemical Could Help Beat Back Despair

Studies Track Treatment Outcomes for Kids With ADHD

One Billion People Don't Get Enough Vitamin D

No Clear Evidence Meditation Can Boost Health: Study

Brain May Be Able to Suppress Memories

Most U.S. Newborns Now Screened for Genetic Disease

Experts Offer Advice to Caregivers of Elderly

Dying of a Broken Heart Can Happen

Science Quiets Myth of 'Chatterbox' Females

Brain Circuitry Trouble May Explain Depression

Men Put Their Health on the Back Burner

Epilepsy May Raise Suicide Risk

Suicide Attempts Fall After Depression Treatment Begins

Breast Cancer Survival May Run in Families

Video Games' Addictive Nature Unclear: AMA

Sharpening Your Wits Could Outwit Alzheimer's

Mom's Antidepressant Use Poses Little Danger to Baby

SARS May Have Left Mental Scars

Antidepressants Linked to Bone Loss

Girls Who Like Dad Favor Partners Who Look Like Him

Elderly Sleep Woes Linked to Increased Suicide Risk

Single, Free, But Not So Healthy?

Docs Should Tackle Patients' Problem Behaviors All at Once: Study

Stress Linked to Memory Decline

Handshakes, Sensitivity Boost Doctor-Patient Rapport

Postpartum Depression: A Risk for New Dads, Too

Yoga May Help Treat Depression, Anxiety Disorders

Moderate Exercise May Slow Progression of Lou Gehrig's Disease

Researchers ID Genes for Some Common Diseases

Antipsychotic Drugs Raise Death Rates in Elderly

Marriage of Great Benefit to the Depressed

Sex While Asleep Not Just Dreamed Up

Poor Bond With Siblings May Boost Depression Risk

Test Puts Attention on the Easily Distracted

Preschoolers Don't Need Math to Do Math

Study to Assess Weight Loss Surgery for Teens

Autism's Rise May Reflect Broader Definition, Better Diagnosis

Al Unser Jr. Is Putting the Brakes on Alcoholism

Added Treatment Won't Speed Whiplash Recovery

Treating the Mind Eases Irritable Bowel

Mental Health Myths Stymie Treatment

Mental Development Similar Among Boys, Girls

Katrina Victims 10 Times More Prone to Post-Traumatic Stress

Friends Are Key to Teens' Views on Sex

Severely Obese Women More Likely to Skip Cancer Scans

Emotions, Fears Cloud Notions of Cancer Risk

Unfair Treatment Can Harm the Heart

Anxiety Ups Death Risk in Heart Failure Patients

Support Groups Don't Extend Cancer Patients' Lives

Registry to Track Those With 'Broken Heart Syndrome'

Bipolar Spectrum Disorder Under-Recognized

It's What You Eat, Not How, That Counts

More Than 10% of U.S. Adults Develop Drug Problems

Dads' Parenting Style Influences Childhood Obesity

Autistic Kids Have Difficulties Learning Words

Eating Disorders Often Overlooked in Boys

Migraines Can Signal Psychiatric Woes in Returning Iraq Vets

Autistic Toddlers Easily Study Photos of Faces

Teens With Migraines at Greater Risk of Suicide

FDA Looks to Widen Antidepressant Warnings

Mentally Ill Kids Face Widespread Stigma

Despite Dentists' Urging, Many Don't Take Proper Care of Teeth

Depression May Be Early Sign of Parkinson's Disease

When Worry Gets in the Way of Life

U.S. Military Has New Online Mental Health Resource

Urinary Incontinence May Bring Depression

Guided Imagery Helps Children Facing Surgery

Hormone May Help Control Unwarranted Fears

Antidepressants May Fight Colorectal Cancer

Most New Moms Exhausted: Study

Online Support Eases Breast Cancer Stress

Job Insecurity Takes Major Toll on Worker Health

Spirituality Can Soothe Body and Soul

Teens With Epilepsy Prone to Depression

TV and Video-Game Violence Harms Kids

Many Obese Don't See the Problem

Feel-Good Tanning May Be Addiction

Brain's 'Oops' Center Gives Clues to OCD

Chronic Stress May Help Cause Depression

Spit Test Spots Child's Stress

Younger Women Prone to Depression After Heart Attack

Bullying Keeps Overweight Kids From Exercise

Surgical Technique Shows Promise Against Major Depression

NYC Teens Drank More After 9/11

Neurologic Problems May Boost PTSD Risk

Mom's Mental Health Woes Can Pass to Kids

Zoloft Helps Diabetics Fight Depression

Parents Hold the Key to Child's Healthy Weight

Key Factors Spur Older Cancer Patients to Quit Chemo

Colicky Babies Boost Postpartum Depression Risk in Moms

Gene Could Play Key Role in Autism

Collaborative Care Best for Alzheimer's

Many Poorer New Yorkers Suffered Post-9/11 PTSD

Research Reveals How Prozac Triggers New Brain Cell Growth

No Signs of Illness in Returning U.K. War Vets

Some Sports Parents Are 'Out of Bounds'

Scientists Map Genes on Chromosome 1

Spirituality May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Lower Income May Mean Higher Stress

Parents Key to Helping Kids Cope with Violence

High-Carb Drink Eases SAD Symptoms

Nerve-Based Depression Treatment May Take a Year to Work

Good Communication Key to Rheumatoid Arthritis Care

Ritalin May Keep Mental Distraction at Bay

Depressed Boys More Likely to Smoke as Adults

Teens With Bipolar Disorder Misinterpret Facial Expressions

Researchers Explore Psychological Link to Bowel Disorder

Enlarged Heart Not Always a Sign of Trouble

Counseling Helps Lung Transplant Candidates Cope

Whistle While You Recuperate

Rage Disorder More Common Than Thought

Antipsychotic Drug Prescriptions for Kids Soaring

Antidepressants Do Prevent Suicides, Researchers Contend

Antidepressants Can Increase Diabetes Risk in Certain Cases

Try the No-Sweat Solution to Better Health

Wellbutrin XL Approved for Seasonal Depression

Doctors' Participation in Interrogations Unethical: AMA

With Age Comes Wisdom... and Happiness

Men Assume Sexual Interest When There May Be None

Antidepressants May Boost Sleep Disorder

Late-Life Job Loss Raises Heart Attack Risk

Spray Away That Marital Stress, Researcher Suggests

More Than One-Third of Iraq Troops Suffering Migraines

Distress: The Sixth Vital Sign?

Stress May Impact Black Youths' Kidney Function

Fair Warning May Ease Nausea

Are Close Friendships Getting Harder to Find?

Inexpensive Mail-Out Can Help Fight Depression

New Method Gauges Anxiety Linked to Implanted Defibrillators

New Therapy Helps Treat Borderline Personality Disorder

Generic Zoloft Approved

Health Tip: Understanding Schizophrenia

Enron Founder's Death Linked to Heart Disease

Apathy Without Depression a Sign of Parkinson's

Report Raises New Concerns About Antidepressants-Suicide Link

Women More Prone to 'Stress Eating' Than Men

Living Alone Boosts Heart Risk

Suicidal Americans Missing Out on Care

Treatment Strategy Helps Ease Unexplained Pain

Bigger Tableware Helps Widen Waistlines

Hectic Days Leave Fleeting Memories

Does Clearing Plaque From Brain Artery Ease Depression?

Openness Helps Child When a Parent is Dying

Danes Are the Happiest, Study Says

Brain Activity Predicts Treatment Results for Depression

Tsunami Survivors Depressed and Anxious: Studies

Iraq War Vets Having Some Mental Difficulties

Breast-Fed Babies Handle Stress Better Later in Life: Study

Postpartum Depression Hits Dads, Too

Anesthesia Drug Rapidly Lifts Depression, Researchers Say

Violent Video Games Numb Players to Real-Life Brutality

Antidepressants Do Raise Kids' Suicide Risk: Study

'Loner' Kids May Face Adult Heart Woes

Brain Protein Tied to Anxiety, Problem Drinking

Turning to Religion May Ease Medical Crises

First Generic Version of Effexor Approved

Staying Single May Shorten Life Span

Older and Cranky May Mean Smarter

Ghost of the Hurricane: Suffering Still Strong

Older HIV Patients Take Medication More Regularly

Depressed? Marriage May Help, Study Says

Stress Can Shrink and Age Your Brain

Coping Strategies Help Caregivers Deal With Death

Vietnam's Psychological Toll on Troops Revised Downward

Childhood Cancer Survivors at Raised Risk for Suicide

Bad Habits May Run in the Family

Fatherhood May Alter the Brain

D.C. Sniper Attacks Left Some With PTSD

Common Drugs Fight Postpartum Depression

The Human Cry in New Orleans

Mental Health Woes Doubled After Katrina

Bipolar Disorder Takes Heavy Toll on Workplace

Campaign Connects Hurricane Survivors With Mental Health Services

Anger Tough on the Lungs

Tots Have Trouble Anticipating Future Needs

Drug Trial Shows Some Gains Against Major Depression

Lung Problems for 9/11 Rescuers More Widespread: Study

U.S. Medical Students Endure Daily Harrassment

'Blackberry Thumb' Proves a Sour Fruit of Modern Labor

Prozac in Streams Endangering Mussels

Mom-to-Daughter Gene May Help Spur Schizophrenia

9/11's Grim Toll on Health Continues

Hormone Injection May Ease Post-Traumatic Stress

Nurses Struggling to Balance Work, Family

Support Shields Kids from Racist Slurs

Nicotine Helps Banish Depression

Your Musical Tastes Reveal Your Life Chords

Brain Helps Keep Emotions at Bay

Repeat DUIs Associated With Mental Illnesses

Decision-Making Hobbled in Alcoholics With Multiple Disorders

Stress During Pregnancy Linked to Smaller Babies

Genes Play Role in Hair-Pulling Disorder

Post-Stroke Depression Undertreated

Marriage Boosts Parents' Mental Health

Behavior Therapy Eases Kids' Sleep Woes

Behavioral Therapy Gets Sleepless Seniors Snoozing

Delaying Chemo After Breast Cancer Surgery Can Be Safe

Men, Too, Will Shop 'Til They Drop

ADHD Raises Kids' Health Costs Even Before Diagnosis

Newer Schizophrenia Drugs May Be No Better

Patient's Genes May Guide Antidepressant Use

Experts Offering Free Mental Health Screenings Oct. 5

'Real Man' Stereotypes Keep Depressed Men From Treatment

Car Safety Improvements May Not Be Working

PTSD Can Take Months to Strike Wounded Iraq and Afghanistan Vets

Feeling Stressed?

Genes May Dictate Response to Stress

Prozac May Protect Against Osteoporosis

Lung Tests Can Help Smokers Quit

Animal Study Links Teen Aggression With Prozac

Marijuana-Like Compound May Slow Alzheimer's

Could Personality Influence Cancer Risk?

Suicide Risk Doubles After Cancer Diagnosis

Anxiety Disorders Tied to Physical Illness

Neurons Dictate Which Birds of a Feather Flock Together

Paxil Treats 'Compulsive Hoarding'

Elephants Recognize Themselves in Mirrors

Easing Depression May Ease Bone Loss

American Blacks Face Comparable Suicide Risk

Pleasant Surroundings Boost Walking Habits

Poor Reading Skills Raise Teen Suicide Risk

Doctor-Patient Teamwork Can Beat Depression

Antidepressants Lower Kids' Suicide Risk, New Research Finds

New Test Could Spot Dementia Earlier

A Sound Body, a Healthy Mind

Higher IQs Protect Kids From Traumatic Events

Easing Depression Without a Prescription

Breast Cancer Diagnosis Brings Serious Distress

Panic Attacks Exacerbate Diabetes Symptoms

PTSD Diagnosed More in Women

'Virtual 9/11' Brings Ground Zero Survivors Real Healing

Coping With the Holiday Blues

Holiday Stress Can Be Navigated

Newly Depressed Heart-Attack Patients at Cardiac Risk

Hypnosis Eases Breast Cancer Biopsy Pain

Stressful Sleep Loss May Impair Memory

U.S. Asian Immigrants at Lower Mental Health Risk

Ob/Gyn Group Urges Pregnant Women to Shun Paxil

Common PTSD Drug May Be Useless

Diabetes Drug Halts Weight Gain in Kids Taking Antipsychotics

Underweight Women More Likely to Miscarry

Helping Grieving Children Through the Holidays

Antidepressants May Up Risk for Attempted, Not Completed, Suicide

Autism Linked to Brain's 'Fear Center'

Treating Workers' Depression Helps Companies' Bottom Line

Genes Can Impact Depression Treatment

Depression, Mental Woes More Common in First-Time Moms

Hysteria a Real Neurological Condition: Study

Motivation Key to Keeping Those 'Get Fit' Resolutions

Keep a Close Watch on Those Holiday Blues

FDA Panel Urges Changes to Antidepressant Labeling

Health Tip: Less Stress for the Holidays

Generic Wellbutrin XL Approved

9/11 Study Offers Insight Into How Memories Are Formed

Virtual Reality Soothes Young Burn Patients

Ad Campaigns Help Get Kids Active

Resolve to Keep Those New Year's Resolutions

Race, Gender Influenced Reaction to 9/11

Video Game Injuries a Holiday Hazard

Stressed Out? Grab Hubby's Hand

Preventing Teen Suicide a Tough Challenge

Exercising the Body Keeps the Mind Fit

Send Summer Camp Homesickness Packing

Sleep Woes Differ in Depressed Youths

Nightmares Linked to Suicide Attempts

Awareness Under Anesthesia Less Common Than Thought

PTSD Patients Have Diminished Pain Response

Abused Children Face Depression Risk as Adults

Chronic Headaches Leave Women Prone to Depression

Study Backs Worksite Stress Interventions

Inflammatory Genes Linked to Salt-Sensitive Hypertension

Why Video Games May Be Hard to Give Up

Emotional Health Vital to Heart Attack Recovery

Layoffs Stress Everyone in the Workplace

Study Questions 'Off-Label' Use of Antipsychotics

Trained Dogs Not Always Detecting Epileptic Seizures

Antidepressants Linked to Fracture Risk

Antidepressants Fight Heart Disease-Linked Depression

Acupressure May Help Dementia Patients

Familial Factors May Not Impact MS Severity: Study

Conflicting Attitudes Hinder Women's Help in Clinical Trials

LSD Study Probes Hallucinogen's Effect on Brain

End-of-Life Communication Helps Families Cope With Loss

Scientists Get Closer to Depression's DNA

Binge Eating Tops Other Eating Disorders: Survey

Early-Life Factors Raise Risks for Adult Mental Woes

New Technique Allows 'Feeling' in Artificial Arm

4 in 10 Kids See Adult Material Online: Study

Depression Linked to Early Heart Disease

Loneliness Could Boost Alzheimer's Risk

Danish Study Tracks Rise in Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

Research Reveals How Antipsychotic Drugs Cause Weight Gain

Study Probes Behaviors Linked to Parkinson's Treatment

Being Breast-Fed May Be Key to Success

Eating in Large Groups Boosts Food Intake

Little Evidence Omega-3 Fights Depression: Study

Religious Faith May Speed Stroke Recovery

Video-Gaming Docs May Make Better Surgeons

It Pays to Be Picky in Love

Stages of Grief Theory Put to the Test

Practical Skills Training Keeps College Kids Sober

Alcoholics May Have Trouble Reading Others' Emotions

ADHD Drugs Need Better Warnings on Heart, Psychiatric Risks: FDA

Genetic Link to Suicidal Tendencies Nailed Down

Ads on Sexy TV Shows a Turnoff for Women

Mouse Study Sheds Light on Lupus-Linked Depression

'Prolonged Exposure' Therapy Best for Female Vets With PTSD

Image Concerns Tied to Depression in Arthritis, Lupus Patients

Studies Compare New Antipsychotic Drugs

Sleeplessness Clouds Moral Choices

Intimate Partner Abuse Affects Broad Spectrum of Ages

'Driven' Personalities May Encourage Irritable Bowel

Depression Worsens Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients

Severe Stress May Damage Children's Brains

Stressed-Out Kids More Prone to Fever

Mental, Physical Torture Inflict Similar Pain

Depression Hits U.S. Blacks Harder Than Whites

Blood Test Could Spot Panic Disorder

Puberty-Linked Anxieties May Lead to Panic Disorder

Heart Disease, Diabetes, Depression a Deadly Mix

'Angry Gene' Could Help Spur Hostility

Mental Health Woes Afflict Almost a Third of Iraq, Afghan Vets

Social Stress May Kill Off New Brain Cells

Video Racing Games Linked to Risky Road Behavior

Antidepressants Don't Help Kleptomaniacs

Cosmetic Procedures on the Rise -- Again

Circadian Rhythm Linked to Bipolar Disorder

High Rate of Psychiatric Woes in Children Bereaved by 9/11

Phone-Based Therapy Eases Long-Term Depression

Depression Ups Heart Failure Death Risk

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