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Somatic Depression Symptoms Show Heart Risk Link
'); document.write('Somatic symptoms of depression appear to more strongly predict cardiovascular events than cognitive depressive symptoms in individuals with stable coronary heart disease, according to research published in the Sept. 7 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.'); document.write('
Pediatric Group Issues New Flu Shot Guidelines
'); document.write('Kids between 6 months and 9 years may need a double dose, depending on vaccine history.'); document.write('
New College Students Urged to Confront Their Social Anxiety
'); document.write('Understanding fears is the first step in conquering them, expert advises.'); document.write('
Prescription Painkillers Could Be New \'Gateway\' Drugs
'); document.write('Detox patients hooked on street drugs often addicted to legal meds first, study found.'); document.write('
Parents of Children With Autism More Likely to Divorce
'); document.write('Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder are more likely to divorce than parents of children who do not have the disorder, and the risk of divorce stays high as the child advances through childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of Family Psychology.'); document.write('
PTSD Among Service Members Linked to Diabetes Risk
'); document.write('In members of the U.S. military, posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with a higher risk of later self-reported diabetes, according to research published in the August issue of Diabetes Care.'); document.write('
Link Between Diabetes, Alzheimer\'s Disease Strengthened
'); document.write('Latest study correlates insulin troubles with dementia-linked brain plaques.'); document.write('
Cognitive Therapy Improves Adult ADHD Symptoms
'); document.write('Cognitive behavioral therapy may be an effective complementary treatment for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder for whom medication falls short of relieving their symptoms, according to research published in the Aug. 25 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.'); document.write('
Spouse\'s Deployment Status Tied to Depression Risk
'); document.write('Deployment of a spouse during pregnancy or the postpartum period is associated with an increased risk of a positive depression screening, according to research published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.'); document.write('
Cyberbullying, \'Sexting\' Major Problems for Schoolkids
'); document.write('Parents need to help protect children from online harassment, risky acts, expert says.'); document.write('
Many With Depression Have Periods of Hypomania
'); document.write('A substantial number, nearly 40 percent, of individuals in the United States who experience major depression also have a history of subthreshold hypomania, according to research published online Aug. 16 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.'); document.write('
College Campuses See Rise in Cases of Severe Mental Illness
'); document.write('More students arriving with preexisting conditions, more willing to seek help, researchers say.'); document.write('
Brain Research May Help Predict Anxiety, Depression in Young
'); document.write('Study in monkeys could lead to treatments for vulnerable kids.'); document.write('
\'Biomarkers\' Could Spot Alzheimer\'s Disease Early, Studies Suggest
'); document.write('Levels of 3 proteins might point to impending trouble and someday help with diagnosis, treatment.'); document.write('
Neurogenetic Risk Mechanism ID\'ed for Bipolar Disorder
'); document.write('WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A genetic variant linked to bipolar disorder manifests itself as altered hippocampal brain function even in those without overt disease, according to research published in the August issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry. In a related study in the same issue, an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist was found to result in rapid antidepressant effects in individuals with treatment-resistant bipolar depression.'); document.write('
Parental Psychiatric Illness Ups Risk in Offspring
'); document.write('Having one parent with a history of a mental health disorder is associated with an increased risk of a range of mental health disorders, and offspring have an even stronger risk if both parents have a mental health disorder, according to research published in the August issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry.'); document.write('
Addictive Internet Use Tied to Depression in Teens
'); document.write('Even healthy ones can run into trouble with too much use, researchers say.'); document.write('
Ketamine Eased Depression in Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Disorder
'); document.write('But improvement from anesthetic infusion was only significant for three days, researchers found.'); document.write('
Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety
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Teens With ADHD Often Have Trouble Completing High School
'); document.write('Dropping out or delayed graduation most common among kids with attention disorder, study finds.'); document.write('
Health Tip: Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder
'); document.write('Here are some common symptoms'); document.write('
People Who Are Depressed \'See\' a Gray World
'); document.write('Their retinas respond less to black-and-white contrasts, scans found.'); document.write('
Taking to the Stage to Battle Mental Illness
'); document.write('Theater as therapy can work for many patients, experts say, enlightening audiences along the way.'); document.write('
Prenatal Anxiety in Moms Tied to Higher Infant Illness Risk
'); document.write('Babies whose mothers experience prenatal stress and anxiety appear to be at higher risk for illnesses and require more antibiotics in their first year of life, according to research published online July 19 in Pediatrics.'); document.write('
PTSD Peaks at Different Ages in Men, Women
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Voice Recorders Seem to Help Detect Autism
'); document.write('Vocalization differences heard in young children wearing them, study finds.'); document.write('
Autistic Kids Often Fussier Eaters, but Nutrition OK
'); document.write('Slower, pickier eating can arise in infancy, but growth tends to be unimpaired, study finds.'); document.write('
Gentle Horses Help Rein in Autism in Kids
'); document.write('Equine therapy can build confidence, social skills, experts say'); document.write('
New Criteria for Alzheimer\'s Diagnosis Proposed
'); document.write('First guideline changes in 25 years would seek earlier identification of the disease.'); document.write('
Mood Disorders Going Undetected in U.S. Children
'); document.write('Without treatment, anxiety and depression can plague kids through adult years, experts warn.'); document.write('