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published 4 days ago in antidepressants.

CORRECTED - UPDATE 3-Labopharm antidepressant approved by US regulators - Reuters

TO) once-daily antidepressant on Wednesday, but its shares dropped as much as 11 percent on worries that it could face tough competition from generics. ...

published 4 days ago in sexual health.

Girls to receive pregnancy tests at school - Telegraph.co.uk

A row has broken out over plans to expand the number of sexual health clinics in secondary schools. By Graeme Paton, Education Editor Family campaigners ...

published 4 days ago in antidepressants.

Melatonin precursor stimulates growth factor circuits in brain - PhysOrg.com

The discovery has implications for the study of how some antidepressants function and may also explain previous observations that N-acetylserotonin has ...

published 4 days ago in sexual health.

Children exposed to misinformation before schools launch programs, says sex ... - Nanaimo Daily News

Lesley Stedmon runs Passionflower Sexual Health Consulting, which has been providing specialized sexual health education workshops to children, parents, ...

published 4 days ago in antidepressants.

Acupuncture Relieves Depression during Pregnancy - eMaxHealth

Given the potential dangers associated with taking antidepressants during pregnancy, an effective non-drug approach such as acupuncture is welcome. ...

published 4 days ago in sexual health.

Girls as young as 13 to be given pregnancy tests at school - Daily Mail

Liverpool health chiefs are planning to fund a pilot project in five schools where full sexual health clinics will be operated. ...

published 4 days ago in sexual health.

VIVUS to Present at the BIO CEO and Investor Conference - PR Newswire (press release)

VIVUS is a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative, next-generation therapies to address unmet needs in obesity, diabetes and sexual health. ...

published 4 days ago in antidepressants.

Antidepressants no more effective than placebos, leading researcher claims in ... - Washington Post (blog)

Antidepressants are little more than placebos, argues a new book on sale this week, adding to a long-brewing controversy over the ...

published 4 days ago in sexual health.

Teen sex infection hike - Londonderry Today

She said: "The sexual health of young people is a priority area identified in the recent Regional Sexual Health Strategy for NI. To address this issue young ...

published 4 days ago in sexual health.

Platform proposals require dedication - The Heights (subscription)

Almost a year ago, students called for increased attention on issues of sexual health at Boston College by amending a referendum to the annual UGBC ballot. ...