A new animal model has provided insight into the cellular and molecular mechanisms associated with behavioral therapy for depression. The study, published by Cell Press in the October 9th issue of Neuron, may provide a good model system for testing cellular and molecular

The Samaritans have reported a 25% increase in the number of calls to its helpline in August and September, compared to the same time period last year. They attribute the rise in calls to the stress and strain caused by the ongoing credit crunch. The Recovery Network which launched on November 5th 2007 is responding […]

A landmark study indicating that angioplasty may not be cost effective for some stable heart disease patients and research indicating individualized consent forms may help patients make better decisions are among topics reported in the debut issue of Circulation: Cardiovascular

The Genes, Environment and Health Initiative (GEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have awarded grants, estimated to be up to $5.5 million over two years for six studies aimed at finding genetic factors that influence the risks for stroke, glaucoma, high blood pressure, prostate cancer and

Self-guided treatment for depression could soon be only a mouse click away.
Scientists with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) are developing an interactive, multi-media program that will assist astronauts in recognizing and effectively managing depression and other psychosocial problems, which can pose a substantial threat to crew safety