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Vitamin D may lower risk of depression in kids

January 22nd, 2012

Children with low levels of vitamin D may be at higher risk of depression.  In a study, those with the lowest levels of vitamin D were more likely to show warning signs of depression, while those with the highest levels showed a decline in depressive symptoms……click here to continue reading

Celiac Disease in Women Linked to Depression Risk

January 5th, 2012

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4 (HealthDay News) — New research shows that women with celiac disease face a higher risk for also suffering from depression and so-called “disordered eating,” regardless of whether they stick to a gluten-free diet…….click here to continue reading

‘Love Hormone’ May Buffer Kids From Mom’s Depression

December 10th, 2011

FRIDAY, Dec. 9 (HealthDay News) — Children born to mothers with postpartum depression are at increased risk for mental health problems, but a hormone called oxytocin may reduce the risk, according to a new study…….click here to continue reading

Depression, Partner Conflict Raise Suicide Risk for Pregnant Women, New Moms

December 3rd, 2011

FRIDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) — Major depression and conflicts with intimate partners increase the risk of suicide among pregnant women and new mothers, a new study indicates…….click here to continue reading

Migraines may raise depression risk

November 27th, 2011

NEW YORK - People who get painful migraine headaches may be at a higher risk for developing clinical depression, suggests a new study from Canada…….click here to continue reading

Migraines May Raise Risk of Depression

November 26th, 2011

People who get painful migraine headaches may be at a higher risk for developing clinical depression, suggests a new study. The research also hints that the relationship may go both ways, and people with clinical depression could have a higher risk of developing migraines……click here to continue reading

Pre-Existing Hypertension Linked to Depression in Pregnant Women

November 18th, 2011

Women with a history of high blood pressure before getting pregnant have a higher risk of depression than women who develop pregnancy-related hypertension, according to a new study in General Health Psychiatry…….click here to continue reading

Depression When Young Increases Risk for Cardiac Mortality

November 17th, 2011

A nationwide study finds a link between depression or a history of suicide attempts in people younger than 40, and a higher risk for dying from heart disease. The effect was especially prominent in young women. “This is the first study looking at depression as a risk factor for heart disease specifically in young people,” said ……click here to continue reading

Depression in young people increases risk of heart disease mortality

November 12th, 2011

The negative effects of depression in young people on the health of their hearts may be stronger than previously recognized. Depression or a history of suicide attempts in people younger than 40, especially young women, markedly increases their risk for dying from heart disease…….click here to continue reading

Smoking Pot Might Up Depression Risk in Vulnerable Teens

October 14th, 2011

THURSDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) –Smoking marijuana increases the risk of depression in youngsters who are genetically susceptible to the mental health disorder, according to a new study…….click here to continue reading