Preschool depression may persist in childhoodAugust 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Depression among preschoolers is not a transient developmental stage, but may even continue into childhood, according to a report. Researchers have said that depression among preschoolers is rather a continuous, chronic condition.
Screening for depressive symptoms in kids could start in second gradeJuly 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Screening for depressive symptoms among children, could begin as early as the second grade, according to a new University of Washington study. In the study, the researchers followed nearly 1,000 children from the second to the eighth grades, and found five distinct patterns for the way symptoms of depression develop among adolescents.
Depressed students twice as likely to drop out of collegeJuly 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has shown that college students with depression are twice as likely as their classmates to drop out. Daniel Eisenberg, assistant professor in the University of Michigan School of Public Health and principal investigator of the study, said that the study, however, also indicates that lower grade point averages depended upon a student's type of depression.
Pain-depression link strongest in middle-age womenJune 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While it is known that chronic pain and depression go hand in hand, a new study has shown that the link between pain and depression is strongest in middle-age women. For the study, researchers at Wayne State University examined a representative community sample of 1,100 Michigan residents and found that the incidence of chronic pain, defined as pain persisting for six months, was 22 percent.
Depression signs in obese kids linked to stress hormone abnormalitiesJune 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has found a link between symptoms of depression in obese children and abnormalities of the 'stress' hormone. "There is evidence in adults that abnormal regulation of cortisol plays a role in both obesity and depression," said the study's lead author, Panagiota Pervanidou, MD, of Athens University Medical School in Athens, Greece.
Not taking daytime naps may cause hyperactivity, depression, and anxiety in kidsJune 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kids who do not take daytime naps are more likely to experience hyperactivity, depression and anxiety, according to a study. The study results revealed that parents of children-between the ages of 4 and 5 who did not take daytime naps-said that they exhibited higher levels of hyperactivity, anxiety and depression than those who continued to nap at this age.
Extract of Kava may help beat the bluesMay 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A traditional extract of Kava, a medicinal plant from the South Pacific, may be safe and effective in reducing anxiety as well as depression, a study has found. In the study, researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia found that a water-soluble extract of Kava was effective in treating anxiety and improving mood.
Excellent body image as damaging for women as poor imageMay 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - For many women, a poor self-image can spark a host of mental and physical health problems. Now a study has found that an extremely good body image can be just as damaging to women's health.
Study links depression to accumulation of visceral fatApril 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new study, Rush University Medical Center scientists have shown that depression is linked with the accumulation of visceral fat - the kind of fat packed between internal organs at the waistline. Visceral fat has long been known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Weight bias prevents women from becoming CEOsApril 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Weight bias may contribute to the glass ceiling on the advancement of women to the top levels of management, according to a study. Mark Roehling, an associate professor of Human Resource Management at Michigan State University (MSU), has found that overweight and obese women in the U.S.
Weight gain early on impairs mobility in old ageApril 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Burdening yourself with excess weight early on is likely to impair your old-age mobility, even if those extra pounds are shed, says a new research. 'In both men and women, being overweight or obese put them at greater risk of developing mobility limitations in old age, and the longer they had been overweight or obese, the greater the risk,' said lead investigator Denise Houston.
Noel Gallagher embargoes US move to prevent kids from picking American accentsMarch 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher has decided never to move to America, as he doesn't want his kids to pick an American accent. Although Gallagher uttered his love for America, he didn't quite fancy the idea of having his kids grow there.
Severe depression can trigger heart attacks in womenMarch 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Severe depression among relatively healthy women can trigger heart attacks, often with a fatal outcome, according to a new study. 'It's important for women with depression to be aware of the possible association between depression and heart disease, and work with their healthcare providers to manage their risk for coronary heart disease,' said William Whang, cardiologist at Columbia University Medical Centre (CUMC) and lead investigator of the study.
Anti-social behaviour among girls triggers depression in adolescenceFebruary 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Anti-social behaviour among girls and anxiety among both boys and girls of first and second grade brought on depression in early adolescence. 'Anti-social behaviour has typically been viewed as a big problem among boys, so it tends to be ignored among girls, said James Mazza, University of Washington (UW) professor of educational psychology and co-author of the new study.
Emotional, psychological problems trigger erectile dysfunctionJanuary 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Erectile dysfunctions are more common among people who are depressed or anxiety ridden, a recent study says. Emotional as well as psychological problems resulting in mental fatigue, stress, guilt or relational problems effect a man's potential to have lasting erections and triggers erectile dysfunction (ED, wich is defined as inability to have lasting erections).
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