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published 1 day ago in antidepressants.

Anti-depressants linked to higher risk of cataracts - Daily News & Analysis

WASHINGTON: Researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and McGill University have found that some ...

published 1 day ago in antidepressants.

Popular antidepressants and cataracts linked, say researchers - Science a Gogo

A Canadian study has linked the diagnosis of cataracts with the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ...

published 1 day ago in sexual health.

Types of programming - Reading Eagle

A nutritionist discussing food as an aphrodisiac and for improving sexual health. •Discussing the link between alcohol and sexual assault.

published 1 day ago in sexual health.

Survey says STD tests not priority for many people - Indiana Daily Student

Debby Herbenick, who works in the Center for Sexual Health Promotion and writes advice for Kinsey Confidential, said it's important to know the results ...

published 1 day ago in antidepressants.

Sparklehorse Singer Mark Linkous Remembered - NPR

During the tour, Linkous overdosed on a cocktail of antidepressants and other drugs. He actually died for several minutes, and suffered permanent damage to ...

published 1 day ago in antidepressants.

AssureRx adds gene to test for psychiatric drug impact - MedCity News

The CYP1A2 gene is involved in the metabolism of commonly used drugs, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. “GeneSightRx now provides physicians ...

published 1 day ago in antidepressants.

Ask a vet: How do I tell if my pet is depressed? - Los Angeles Times (blog)

I've heard stories about dogs being treated with antidepressants. What are your thoughts on animal psychiatry? What other options are available for sad pets ...

published 1 day ago in antidepressants.

A Sad Goodbye to Sparklehorse - Death Taxes Magazine

While the suicide was not a complete shock — Linkous was actually dead for two minutes after ingesting Valium and antidepressants on a 1996 tour, ...

published 1 day ago in sexual health.

VIVUS Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results - PR Newswire (press release)

In the area of sexual health, VIVUS is in phase 3 development with avanafil, a potentially best-in-class PDE5 inhibitor for the treatment of erectile ...

published 1 day ago in sexual health.

Is Japan Giving Up? - Huffington Post (blog)

According to an Asia-Pacific Sexual Health and Overall Wellness survey last year, Japan ranked lowest in satisfaction of the 13 Asian countries surveyed. ...