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Depression is a medical disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, and a general loss of interest in life, combined with a sense of reduced emotional well-being.
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Prior Depression Can Leave People Sensitive to Life's Woes
Minor stress may trigger mental problems in those who faced adversity early in life, study finds
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Freedom More Important to Happiness Than Wealth, Study Finds
Personal independence, autonomy trump money in data from more than 60 countries
Weight-Loss Surgery Can Be Effective Despite Depression
Depressed or not, patients who had the operation lost about 60% of excess weight, study finds
Sleep-Deprived Teens May Crave Carbohydrates
Depressed kids also have a yen for carbs, study finds
Young Girls May Lose Sleep Over Pressure to Be Thin
Female friends most likely source of this problem among whites, researchers suggest

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PTSD: The War Within Women
Research shows women are twice more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder than men. It not only messes with the mind, it can hurt your health. Now, one woman is talking about her struggle to help others.
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Medicaid Coverage 'Substantially' Improves Access to Care: Study
Coverage resulted in better outcomes, more use of health services among low-income adults, researchers say




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Feb 4, 2012
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