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Second-Generation Antidepressants Equally Effective (HealthDay)Widely prescribed second-generation antidepressants all work equally well, a new study finds.

‘Downward Mobility’ Hits Men Hardest (HealthDay)"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.
Depression Raises Seniors’ Death Risk (HealthDay)For older patients, depression may be as much a risk factor for death as […]

FDA Issues Alert on ADHD Drug Strattera (HealthDay)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.

Toll-Free Hotline Will Offer ADHD Answers (HealthDay)Americans with questions about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can find answers by calling a free U.S. national telephone hotline, open all day Sept. 22.
Childhood Depression Tricky to Treat (HealthDay)Although depression is common among children and adolescents, treating it can be problematic, with little in the way of scientific evidence […]

Depression Common Among Baby Boomers (HealthDay)Depression remains common in the United States, and a new survey shows it’s hitting Americans in the "prime of life" particularly hard.
Phone-Based Psychotherapy Helps Ease Depression (HealthDay)Telephone-administered psychotherapy may help relieve the depression of patients battling multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study.
Inpatient Care Best For Suicidal Addicts (HealthDay)Helping […]

New Warning Issued on Paxil (HealthDay)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.
Second-Generation Antidepressants Equally Effective (HealthDay)Widely prescribed second-generation antidepressants all work equally well, a new study finds.
‘Downward Mobility’ Hits Men Hardest (HealthDay)"Downward mobility," or a […]

‘Downward Mobility’ Hits Men Hardest (HealthDay)"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.
Inpatient Care Best For Suicidal Addicts (HealthDay)Helping suicidal substance abusers kick their addiction on an inpatient basis works best, […]

A Happy Christmas for Food Allergy Suffererswheatanddairyfree.com is a new service offering a wide range of products for food allergy sufferers with the convenience of home delivery. This month they launch their Christmas Aisle which will transform the Christmas experience for many allergy sufferers. They offer wheat and gluten free mince pies, […]

HealthyBehaviors.com Awards Development Contract to Information TechnologiesNew interactive e-commerce website, now under development by Information Technologies, Inc., will offer a behavioral road map for people who want to make permanent, health-related lifestyle changes. [PRWEB Oct 20, 2005]

Toll-Free Hotline Will Offer ADHD Answers (HealthDay)Americans with questions about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can find answers by calling a free U.S. national telephone hotline, open all day Sept. 22.