The History of Chocolate Jul 3, 2009
Both loved and vilified, chocolate has been credited with combating depression as well as being an aphrodisiac all the while being blamed for acne, migraines, obesity and tooth decay. Origin of Chocolate. (Suite101.com)
Schizophrenia Linked For First Time To Specific Chromosome Region Jul 3, 2009
The study was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and by the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
CPAP Treatment Linked To Lower Mortality In Stroke Patients With OSA Jul 3, 2009
17, 2007) Patients with obstructive sleep apnea who also suffer from depression often find that continued use of continuous positive airway pressure relieves them of symptoms of depression. Subjects were. (Science Daily)
Poor Sleep Is Independently Associated With Depression In Postpartum Women Jul 3, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 3, 2009) A study in the journal Sleep suggests that postpartum depression may aggravate an already impaired sleep quality, as experiencing difficulties with sleep is a symptom of depression. Twenty-one percent of depressed postpartum women included in the study reported having also been depressed during pregnancy and 46 percent reported at least one previous depressive episode prior to conception, suggesting that new mothers diagnosed with postpartum depression are not merely... (Science Daily)
Congressman Reyes Tours El Paso Clinic Jul 3, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. KFOX Weekend Assignments Editor/Associate ProducerWith $1 million in stimulus money coming to the Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe, Rep. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Tucson celebrates the movie premier of Public Enemies Jul 3, 2009
He has a particular reputation of being a sort of Robin Hood style guy at a time in the great depression where that was, that kind of character, robbing banks felt pretty good, said David Slutes of the Hotel Congress. And now we're in a recession so that kind of character seems appealing again. (FOX 11, AZ)
Dennis Yoder: Pawlenty showed no leadership Jul 3, 2009
As Minnesota faces the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, now is time to be creating, not cutting, jobs. Advertisement. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Mental Health and Income Generation among Top Concerns for Pakistan's Newly Displaced, according to an International Medical Corps Survey Jul 3, 2009
- In a recent assessment of displaced persons living in Chota Lahore Camp (Yar Hussain Mera) in Swabi District, Pakistan, International Medical Corps found that financial hardship and depression are two of the most pressing issues facing the displaced ... The men, women, and children surveyed identified depression as an issue largely prevalent among the displaced, as well as the need for recreational activities for children and treatment centers to address people's emotional state upon return. (AlertNet)
Exercise Helps Treat Depression Jul 3, 2009
Diane Strand , who has been battling depression, stands next to exercise machines at the Midwest Athletic Club, Monday, March 14, 2005, in Cedar Rapids ... Before long, his depression deepened until he was hospitalized and suicidal ... Though there's no definitive research showing e 00004000 xercise by itself can cure depression, many mental health experts agree that it has positive mental benefits and can be a useful tool in overall therapy. (CBS News -- Health)
Public friends: Owners thrilled their cars are stars in new movie Jul 3, 2009
My aunts remember it vividly because that was the depths of the Depression. They both got new dresses and Grandpa got a new car. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Sleep interrupted - Apnea a common disorder that disturbs sufferers’ dozing Jul 3, 2009
And we are seeing them after some have been to an internist, a psychiatrist to rule out depression, a rheumatologist to rule out aches and pains, she said. I went to the clinic one Sunday night, and a technician wired me up to electrodes to monitor brain waves, eye movements, heart rate and other functions while I slept. (Missoulian, MT)
Margaret A. Bengs: Dust off that moral compass, Californians Jul 3, 2009
Many of these children end up in foster care and on Medi-Cal, and are at a high risk of crime, substance abuse, depression and school failure. Approximately one-fifth or more of teen pregnancies end in abortion, with potential serious psychological problems for these young women later in life. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Jobless Rate at 9.5 Percent; 26-Year High Jul 3, 2009
IT IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE CURRENT DEPRESSION, coupled with the deregulation of a number of industries (including banking). How did you get so confused. (CBS News)
Former Nixon Staffer, U-T Editor Herb Klein Dies Jul 3, 2009
"Klein is survived by a daughter, Patricia Root; a brother, Kenneth; three grandsons, Tom Howell, Michael Mayne and Christopher Mayne; and three great-grandsons, Nick Howell, Zachary Mayne and Joshua Mayne.Funeral arrangements were pending.Copyright 2009 by City News Service. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Local Headlines Links We Like Sponsored Content Learn the top five signs of common mental health conditions, including... (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Judge May Throw Out MySpace Mom Conviction Jul 3, 2009
And she knew the girl suffered from depression because her mother had told her ... No one is going to MAKE a kid kill themselves, the kid was on medications for depression and more, it's been well documented some of these drugs have caused suicidal thoughts and tendencies ... No one is going to MAKE a kid kill themselves, the kid was on medications for depression and more, it's been well documented some of these drugs have caused suicidal thoughts and tendencies. (CBS News)
Transplant drug aids Huntington's Jul 3, 2009
It affects the central nervous system and can lead to loss of muscle control, dementia and depression. Huntington's normally affects people in middle age, but it can strike at any time. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Police: S.C. Gov. Sanford Didn't Break Law Jul 3, 2009
That's because their POLICIES have FAILED so badly they have brought us an ECONOMIC MELTDOWN like nothing we've seen since the Great Depression. The Speaker is responsible for that. (CBS News)
Newsweek: How bad will unemployment get? Jul 3, 2009
Still, the current "Great Recession" isn't quite as bad as the "Great Depression" when unemployment averaged 25 percent and when the economy suffered for a full 43 months ... " 2009 Share: Discuss Enter Your Comment Sponsored by Member Comments Posted By: bjsassy @ 07/02/2009 11:05:28 PM Well saiid, John Dough. You put the facts right on the line. Posted By: Tan Boon Tee @ 07/02/2009 10:23:12 PM Out of job, but keep the hope alive, as long as possible.467,000 jobs were lost in June. I take it... (MSNBC -- Business)
Oscar-Winning Actor Karl Malden Dead At 97 Jul 3, 2009
"When I told my father, he said, 'Are you crazy? You want to give up a good job in the middle of the Depression?' Thank god for my mother. She said to give it a try.". Malden and his wife, Mona, a fellow acting student at the Goodman, had one of Hollywood's longest marriages, having celebrated their 70th anniversary in December. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Big U.S. study will test vitamin D, fish oil Jul 3, 2009
Researchers also plan to study whether these nutrients help prevent memory loss, depression, diabetes, osteoporosis and other problems, Buring said. The 20 million study will be sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and other federal agencies. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Anti-smoking drugs to carry mental-health warnings Jul 3, 2009
Risks include depression and suicidal thoughts when using the drugs ... The FDA said Chantix and Zyban will carry the warnings to alert consumers to the risks of depression and suicidal thoughts when using the drugs. (CNN -- Health)
Jobs Report Sparks (Extended) Jul 3, 2009
Its depression drug failed a clinical study and regulators shut down studies on its Lunesta insomnia pill. TiVo (TIVO) fell sharply after the company was dealt a setback by an appeals court that will allow Dish Networks (DISH) customers to continue to use their digital video recorders. (Fox News)
Family finds new hope in battling rare disease Jul 3, 2009
Serious side effects reported with the use of Xenazine include depression and suicidal thoughts and actions. Xenazine should not be used in patients who are actively suicidal or in patients with untreated depression ... Xenazine can increase the chance of depression, suicidal thoughts or suicidal actions in some patients. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Suicide Warning Ordered on Anti-Smoking Drugs Jul 3, 2009
The warnings, which must be added to Pfizer's Chantix and Glaxo's Zyban, follow more than five thousand reports of depression, hostility and other behavioral changes, the Food and Drug Administration said ... The agency is also requiring the companies to conduct additional clinical trials to help determine how serious a problem the mood disorders are, including among patients who already have depression or other similar conditions. (Newsmax)
Stanford Grad Gives $33M For Stem Cell Research Jul 3, 2009
For only the second time since the Great Depression, California prints IOUs as the governor declares a fiscal emergency ... For only the second time since the Great Depression, California prints IOUs as the governor declares a fiscal emergency. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Florida is 39th fattest state Jul 3, 2009
The study attributes the increasing rates to several factors, including economic conditions that may result in higher food prices and increased levels of depression and stress, which have been linked to obesity. To see the full report, click. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Hawaii judge halts furloughs for state employees Jul 3, 2009
Attorney General Mark Bennett said Hawaii is facing a "global economic crisis unknown since the Great Depression.". Between July 2008 and June 2011, state revenues will have dropped by at least $2. (Anchorage Daily News)
Unemployment by the numbers Jul 3, 2009
It s the first time since the Great Depression that a recession has wiped out all the jobs created during the previous business cycle, according to Heidi Shierholz, an economist at the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank. That s a testament to both the enormity of the current crisis and to the extreme weakness of jobs growth from 2000 to 2007, Shierholz said. (Helena Independent Record)
Woman Attempts Plastic Surgery On Own Face Jul 3, 2009
Learn the top five signs of common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of American children have ADHD. Find out more about the causes and symptoms of ADHD.. (KIRO TV, WA)
Obese kids are lonely and anxious Jul 3, 2009
"We found that both boys and girls who were overweight from kindergarten through third grade displayed more depression, anxiety and loneliness than their slimmer peers," said Sara Gable, associate professor of human development and family studies, Missouri University (MU). "Overweight is widely considered a stigmatising condition and overweight individuals are typically blamed for their situation. The experience of being stigmatised often leads to negative feelings, even in children," Gable... (India Times, India)
Public Enemies Jul 3, 2009
Director Michael Mann has taken the story of John Dillinger, the notorious bank robber and Depression-era folk hero, and has made from it a drama full of dread and atmosphere, a 140-minute film that in no way seems long, that's a succession of compelling scenes, with no dead wood ... A movie about the Great Depression, for example, could have had some special resonance during a bad recession, but the issues Mann explores here are personal to the characters. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
City insurance plan a joke Jul 3, 2009
JRA wrote on Jul 3, 2009 12:56 AM:" Jerry,Great letter buddy. The usual whiners haven't figured out yet that the economic depression has finally hit Cache Valley too. I wonder if Mayor Watts will be invited back for another appearance on CNBC. He needs to explain how Logan in a few short months has gone from economic utopia to the point of basically making their employees medically uninsured. What in the world happened to Happy Valley in such a short period of time? ". REGISTRATION IS FREE.... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Watching the defense contractors Jul 3, 2009
Equating carbon trading with the subprime derivative mess that turned a housing bust into a global depression neatly fits the bill. But the motives of the two sides are wildly different. (Salon)
Jobless rate: worst since '83 Jul 3, 2009
"This is the only recession since the Great Depression to wipe out all the job growth from the previous business cycle," said Heidi Shierholz with the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, D.C.. California will report its June job totals later this month. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S. Jul 3, 2009
And the numbers of Americans struggling with depression, anxiety and stress, which can contribute to obesity, are increasing, the report said. Not all the trends covered in the report were discouraging. (MEDLINEplus)
Device Shows Promise to Treat Cerebral Palsy Type Jul 3, 2009
The treatment also reduced disability and pain, and generally patients felt better and had fewer symptoms of depression and other mental health problems. However, five patients needed treatment with anti-anxiety drugs. (MEDLINEplus)
Anti-Smoking Drugs Get FDA 'Black-Box' Warning Jul 3, 2009
WEDNESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- Two drugs prescribed to help people quit smoking, Chantix and Zyban, will now carry "black-box" warnings on the potential risks of psychiatric problems, including depression and suicidal thoughts, U.S. health officials said Wednesday ... The agency's review found that some people who used Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion) experienced unusual changes in behavior, became depressed, or had their depression worsen and had thoughts of suicide or dying,... (MEDLINEplus)
Got a case of the offseason football blues? Jul 3, 2009
Blues does not express what we are feeling, this is like depression. Sarah B. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BLOG: Did Arguello commit suicide? Jul 2, 2009
AFP also says Nicaraguan TV and radio stations are reporting that Arguello had been suffering bouts of depression. Americas News notes that Arguello had, at times, to drugs and alcohol. (USA Today -- Sports)
Schwarzenegger Declares Fiscal Emergency in California Jul 2, 2009
While California lawmakers struggle with budget deadlines nearly every year, this budget fight is taking place amid the state's worst drop in revenues from personal income taxes since the Great Depression as recession and rising joblessness worsen damage done to the state economy from the housing slump. Democrats, who control the legislature, could not convince Republicans to either back their plans to tackle the shortfall or make a stopgap effort to ward off the IOUs. (Newsmax)
Mississippi tops U.S. obesity rankings Jul 2, 2009
"For many people, too, worries over the recession are triggering increased depression, anxiety and stress, which often can be linked to obesity.". Health Library. (CNN -- Health)
Five Summer Splurges for Less than $10 Jul 2, 2009
It's no surprise that the promise of fame and fortune made Monopoly an instant favorite when the game debuted at the height of the Great Depression - and that fantasy certainly hasn't lost its appeal in today's economy. Pack a picnic and take your next trip on the Reading Railroad to a local park, where you can add a bit of fresh air and sunshine to your list of assets. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Banks: Regulations Could Stifle Recovery Jul 2, 2009
The BBA said there was a danger that banks would be caught in the middle of the row, as well as by the public clamour for action against those considered culpable for the worst financial crisis the world has seen since the Great Depression. The worst-case scenario, Ms Knight warned, is that new requirements on banks to hold more capital and maintain better liquidity severely constrain the sector's ability to lend, a problem the both the OECD and the Bank for International Settlements said... (BusinessWeek)
What Is Celiac Disease? Jul 2, 2009
Stunted growth, depression and memory loss in children. Addison's disease (malfunctioning of the adrenal glands). (Suite101.com)
Chantix, Zyban must carry warning Jul 2, 2009
Chantix, Zyban must carry depression warning - Addictions- msnbc ... Chantix, Zyban must carry depression warning ... NEW YORK - The Food and Drug Administration will require two smoking-cessation drugs, Chantix and Zyban, to carry the agencys strongest safety warning over side effects including depression and suicidal thoughts. (MSNBC -- Health)
Afterbirth for Dinner Jul 2, 2009
So when Cassandra told me that for $275, a woman would come to our house, cook Cassandra's placenta, freeze-dry it and turn it into capsules to help ward off postpartum depression and increase milk supply, I said, "$275 is a bargain compared with the $20,000 I'll have to spend to tear out our kitchen immediately afterward.". Related. (Time.com)
County gets feedback on finances Jul 2, 2009
Topel pressed the committee on Countryside, asking how the county could have afforded to run Countryside Home through the Great Depression but not now. Schmeling responded by saying Countryside was actually self-supporting, even through the Great Depression, but medicine and the technology used to treat elderly and disabled patients has, of course, evolved since the 1930s ... In the Depression it was three hots and a cot' and (residents) worked on the Countryside Farm, she said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
VYVANSE CII provided significant efficacy at 14 hours in adults with ADHD Jul 2, 2009
Tell the doctor before taking Vyvanse if you or your child is being treated for or has symptoms of depression (sadness, worthlessness, or hopelessness) or bipolar disorder; has abnormal thought or visions, hears abnormal sounds, or has been diagnosed with psychosis; has had seizures or abnormal EEGs; has or has had high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive behavior or hostility. Tell the doctor immediately if you or your child develops any of these conditions or symptoms while taking Vyvanse. (EurekAlert!)
Papers focus on rail firm failure Jul 2, 2009
According to the Independent, scientists have discovered links between the behind both schizophrenia and manic depression. Confusing signs. (BBC News -- UK)
Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk Jul 2, 2009
"Such regulation may suggest new ideas about treatment and prevention of diseases associated with extreme hormonal fluctuations, such as in postpartum depression," she added. The study was published online in the journal BMC Neuroscience. (MEDLINEplus)
Review: 'Public Enemies' Shows 1-Dimensional Dillinger Jul 2, 2009
Its sepia tone pallor and an opening sequence red-flag the audience that this is, in fact, 1933, the fourth year of the Great Depression ... Learn the top five signs of common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants Jul 2, 2009
More factors should be considered than depression among moms, experts say ... Other studies have found that depression among mothers can be related to excessive crying or colic, a common problem with newborns, but the researchers said that little was known about whether fathers' emotions and behavior also have an effect ... "Up to now, almost all attention went to the prenatal effects of maternal depression on child development, leading to the development of detection and treatment programs that... (MEDLINEplus)
The Patriot Act Jul 2, 2009
But after the invasion of Iraq and the prolonging of the war on top of Wall Street failure, raising Crude Oil prices which directly effects the prices of other consumer items, one has to wonder if the nation was tight-roping with absolute depression. Obama's story is truly American and is truly America at its best. (Slate)
Miss. Has Most Obese Adults, Teens Jul 2, 2009
Learn the top five signs of common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder. By designing a great outdoor living space you can quickly enhance the value of your home and make it more appealing to potential buyers. (Click2Houston, TX)
Concern over suicide rate Jul 2, 2009
If people were educated about warning signs of severe depression and behavior that might indicate someone is at risk for suicide in the same way they were educated about the Heimlich maneuver or CPR, this might normalize severe depression as another aspect of public health ... I m sending out a letter to town supervisors asking them to please consider inviting me to present to town boards regarding the need to treat depression and other thought and emotion-based disorders, O Leary said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Here's a message to you, Rudy - we're back Jul 2, 2009
He'd started a new life in London with his second wife and had been receiving treatment for manic depression ... "The other night," says Bradbury, "I spoke to a couple from Somerset. She said, 'I suffer from depression and, after the gig, I felt like I used to feel before I had depression'." ... As he wipes them away, Hall takes over for him: "It's working for me as well. I'm an excellent advert for someone with acute manic depression, who can beat it. Music and lithium - I find them very... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sony Struggling As Walkman Turns 30 Jul 2, 2009
How does today's economic recession compare to the Great Depression ... Learn the top five signs of common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mild and bitter Jul 2, 2009
The evolutionary origin of depression ... Depression may be linked to how willing someone is to give up his goals ... CLINICAL depression is a serious ailment, but almost everyone gets mildly depressed from time to time. (The Economist)
US obesity problem 'intensifies' Jul 2, 2009
In addition, it blames increased rates of depression, anxiety and stress for fuelling unhealthy living. A recent analysis commissioned by TFAH found that the Baby Boomer generation has a higher rate of obesity compared with previous generations. (BBC News -- Health)
California fiscal emergency declared, IOUs expected soon Jul 2, 2009
As a result of Tuesday's blown budget deadline, the state whose economy is bigger than all but seven countries in the world is getting ready to issue IOUs beginning Thursday for only the second time since the Great Depression. State Controller John Chiang said the State Pooled Money Investment Board will meet Thursday to set the interest rate for about $3 billion in short-term promissory notes that will mature in October. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Sleep interrupted - Apnea a common disorder that disturbs sufferers’ dozing Jul 2, 2009
And we are seeing them after some have been to an internist, a psychiatrist to rule out depression, a rheumatologist to rule out aches and pains, she said. I went to the clinic one Sunday night, and a technician wired me up to electrodes to monitor brain waves, eye movements, heart rate and other functions while I slept. (Missoulian, MT)
Gene clues to schizophrenia risk Jul 2, 2009
They also showed the condition is genetically similar to bipolar disorder also known as manic depression ... Symptoms tend to appear in late adolescence or early adulthood, and can include delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, and depression. (BBC News)
Good love life eases office-related stress Jul 2, 2009
2 Jul 2009, 0000 hrs IST, ANI. A healthy relationship with a partner can act as a buffer for people who are constantly exposed to work-related stress, according to a PhD student in psychology. (India Times, India)
Sepracor tumbles as drugs suffer setback Jul 2, 2009
biotechnology company, yesterday suffered a double setback as its experimental depression drug failed a midstage study and US regulators halted two pediatric studies of its blockbuster Lunesta insomnia pill, sending shares down over 15 percent in after-hours trading. The firm said its experimental depression medicine, SEP-225289, failed to reduce symptoms of depression following eight weeks of treatment in a phase 2 study involving 514 patients ... The depression drug is a member of a fairly new... (Boston Globe)
FDA requires Chantix, Zyban to have warning Jul 2, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration will require two smoking-cessation drugs, Chantix and Zyban, to carry the agency's strongest safety warning over side effects including depression and suicidal thoughts. . (Herald Sun)
