In Young Girls, Obesity Linked to Early Puberty, Analysis Reveals - Unanswered questions remain, including psychological impact, researcher says
Americans Seem More Prone to Depression Than Russians - 'Negative' cultural tendency may insulate people against distress, research indicates
Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Chronic Pain - Finding suggests connection to family history and frame of mind
Link Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by Gender - Regulating 'good' and 'bad' levels may help prevent mood disorder among elderly, researchers say
Not All Epilepsy Drugs Raise Suicide Risk: Study - Only newer meds tied to depression appear linked to self-harm, researchers say
Taking to the Stage to Battle Mental Illness - Theater as therapy can work for many patients, experts say, enlightening audiences along the way
People Who Are Depressed 'See' a Gray World - Their retinas respond less to black-and-white contrasts, scans found
Mom's Mental State Influenced Kids' Well-Being After 9/11: Study - Children fared worse when mothers struggled with PTSD, depression, researchers say
Mood Disorders Going Undetected in U.S. Children - Without treatment, anxiety and depression can plague kids through adult years, experts warn
Intervention May Help Relieve Cancer Patients' Pain, Depression - Combining high-tech and human interaction yielded psychological, physical benefits, study found
Brain Changes in MS May Spur Depression - Scans showed shrinkage in areas related to mood, memory, researchers say
Depression Could Play a Role in Added Belly Fat - Depressed people often gain weight, study found, but overweight aren't more prone to depression
Honesty Helps Young Girls Build Better Relationships - Those inclined to speak their mind had less depression, more self-esteem, researcher found
Men May Be More Vulnerable to Roller Coaster Ride of Romance - Study found young males felt ups and downs of relationships more deeply than young women
Depression Can Make Pain Worse - Brain imaging shows healthy people who feel sad find pain more unpleasant, researchers say
Brain Scans Show How Meditation Calms Pain - Years of practice help users avoid anticipating discomfort, research shows
Female Caregivers Face a Heavier Toll: Study - More prone to depression than men when watching over ailing, elderly parents, review finds
Post-Combat Stress Disrupting Daily Lives of Returning Vets - Nearly 14 percent admit mental problems, which actually increase for Guardsmen over time, study finds
Certain Popular Antidepressants Linked to Cataracts in Seniors - More study needed to confirm findings, researcher suggests
Risk of Miscarriage Linked to Antidepressants - Researcher advises against Paxil, Effexor during first trimester, but other experts downplay risk
Allergies Might Trigger Depression - Study found mood of those with sensitivities worsened when exposed to allergens
For Depression, Phone Therapy May Be an Answer - It was nearly as effective as face-to-face sessions, researchers say
Older Patients More Apt to Be Happy With Plastic Surgery - Those over 53, and those treated for depression typically most satisfied, survey finds
Postpartum Depression Can Strike New Dads - 1 in 10 men is affected, and a depressed partner can raise the risk, study finds
Suicide Risk May Be Higher in Senior Facilities - But recent life losses may underlie the worrisome numbers, researchers say