Monthly Archives: April 2012

Middle-aged women are roughly 40% more likely to become depressed if they experience migraine headaches, new research suggests.What’s more, their risk of depression appears to stay elevated even if the pain stops. Women whose migraines had not troubled them within … Continue reading →

People with sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that causes frequent sleep disturbances, often feel tired and unfocused during the day. But that may not be the only fallout: New research suggests the disorder also dramatically increases the risk of depression. … Continue reading →

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it will require the tobacco industry to report on a range of toxic chemical ingredients, and to also back up any claims for “safer” tobacco products. Both actions are preliminary at … Continue reading →

People who have experienced recent changes in their health insurance status are more likely to use hospital emergency departments, a new study finds.The use of emergency departments is an important indicator of access to care. People who have difficulty obtaining … Continue reading →