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1. New ACP Guideline Looks at Effectiveness of Drugs Used to Treat Depressive Disorders Second generation treatments for depression are all equally effective according to a new clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP). The guideline is published today in Annals of Internal medicine, the ACP's flagship journal.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Second generation antidepressants are all equally effective, according to a new clinical practice guideline released by the American College of Physicians.

The American College of Physicians is publishing a new guideline for the treatment of depression in Annals of Internal medicine. ACP found no substantial differences in efficacy or quality of life among "second-generation" antidepressants used to treat depressive disorders such as major depressive disorder.

The latest Department of health (DOH) data report on youth shows that an estimated 7,300 of Hawai'i's public high School students are obese (15.6%). Additionally, an estimated 5,600 students reported attempting suicide within the past year, a statistic that shows Hawai'i's youth are at greater risk than the national average. However, the findings of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) showed Hawai'i youth's decline in risky health behaviors, such as tobacco, alcohol and other drug use.

In a new study, University of Maryland sociologists John P. Robinson and Steven Martin sought to identify what activities contribute most to a happy life. In their study, they analyzed two...

What are your rights as a depressed person if you experience discrimination on the job? The ADA and you.

Members share their personal experiences with Serzone (nefazodone). First hand accounts of what side-effects you can expect.

A review of Apollo's Brite Lite IV for the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Is childhood really a time of bliss? The truth is, childhood depression is very real.

In a study which appeared in the November 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers questioned the American Heart Association's recent suggestion that heart patients be...