Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Raise Autism Risk

87 percent increased risk of autism if mothers used antidepressants
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Postpartum Depression Treatment, Symptoms & Diagnosis

Women who take antidepressants during the final two trimesters of pregnancy may put their children at risk for autism spectrum disorder, a new Canadian study suggests...
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Standing on World Stage Has Its Perils

Elected national leaders often go gray quickly -- just look at President Obama's silver-tipped crown. Now, a new study says they tend to die prematurely, too. "The stress of governing may...
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Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

Celebrating is the last thing some people feel like doing during the holiday season. "The holidays can be an especially difficult time for people who are depressed or grieving," Dr. Jeffrey...
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Talk Therapy, Antidepressants Offer Similar Results for Major Depression

Talk therapy and antidepressants could both be equally effective as stand-alone treatments for major depressive disorder, new research indicates. A review of 11 previously conducted...
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Safe to Take Antidepressants With Tamoxifen: Study

Breast cancer survivors who take antidepressants while on the cancer drug tamoxifen are not at increased risk for a return of their cancer, a new study finds. Tamoxifen is widely used...
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