Genes Can Impact Depression Treatment
KWQC - For this study, which included more than 1,900 people with major depression, researchers examined the effects that polymorphisms (common differences in DNA sequences) of 68 genes had on depression treatment effectiveness and side effects. The
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Special Legislative Session Ends, Mostly With Lots of Inaction
New York Times - legislation requiring insurers to cover certain mental health conditions, including major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and eating disorders, and to cover up to 30 days a year of hospitalization and 20 days of outpatient treatment. The
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Diet and Genes
MSNBC - in the first place. Last month researchers at Duke University discovered that some people have a variant gene which reduces the production of serotonin by 80 percent—making them both susceptible to major depression and resistant to treatment with
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Major depression
HealthCentral.com - While new mothers commonly experience temporary "blues", depression that lasts longer than 2-3 weeks is not normal and requires treatment. Major depression can occur in children and teenagers, and they can also benefit from treatment. (See also
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Postpartum Depression
HealthCentral.com - In addition to the usual symptoms of major depression, women suffering from postpartum depression feel that they are unable to on HealthCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any
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