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The Biology of Depression

by admin on July 31st, 2010

The physiological causes of depression.

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Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?

FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Depression can be a tough condition to diagnose accurately, but new research suggests that someday a blood test might help.

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Blood Test May Help Diagnose Depression

Researchers say they have developed a new blood test that may reliably detect depression.

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Depression link to heart disease not affected by medication

People with major depression and anxiety are 75% more likely to have a heart rate condition linked to cardiovascular disease – regardless of whether they are taking antidepressants, new research shows.

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Depression in the Workplace: Don't Ask, Don't Tell?

By all appearances Sandy was successful and content. At 30 years old, she was in a senior position at a major media company in Boston -- and she was a happily married new mom to boot.

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Is Club Drug 'Special K' a Quick Fix for Depression?

About 30 million Americans suffer from depression, and when a sudden wave of severe symptoms hits them, there's no instant fix. The most commonly prescribed drugs — Prozac, Celexa and Zoloft — take a few weeks to kick in, and in the meantime, depressed people are at an escalated risk of suicide. More than half the time, the prescribed drug doesn't end up working at all, and patients must start ...

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