Health News Archives

Prozac Appears Safe, Effective in Teens
Early study results suggest combo of drug plus psychotherapy is best

Antidepressant Use in Kids Under Fire Again
New study suggests risks of newer class outweigh benefits

U.S. Urges Close Watch on Antidepressant Users
Concern mounts over behavior changes, including suicidal notions

FDA to Weigh Wisdom of Antidepressants for Kids
Widely used SSRIs and suicide connection discounted by most

Panel: Zoloft and Ilk Safe, Effective in Kids
Says SSRIs aren't likelier to lead to suicide

New Drug Treats Bipolar Disorder
Combats bouts of severe depression

Depressed Brain May Heal Itself, But Only Briefly
Study finds similar brain changes for those taking placebo and antidepressant

Prozac Doesn’t Stop Learning
Animal study finds antidepressant protects women from adverse effects of stress on learning

U.S. Government To Probe Prozac’s Effect on Reproductive Health
Action comes as drug is prescribed to more and younger women