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• Young Parents May Be Especially Prone to Depression

  Greatest risk is during first year after child is born, researchers say

• Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'

  Researchers say ethnicity, stress, unemployment are stronger predictors of hard drug use

• Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia

  Those with PTSD at greater risk than peers with combat injuries but no stress disorder, study found

• Quality of Care After Joint Surgery May Affect Heart Health

  Certain steps seem to cut risk of angina, cardiac events, researchers found

• Stress Seems to Play Role in Premenstrual Symptom Severity

  Relaxation techniques may help prevent, reduce some of the worst effects, researchers suggest

• Stressful Social Situations May Be Physically Harmful in Some

  If immune system reacts with inflammation, repeated stress can lead to chronic disease, study finds

• Brain Research May Help Predict Anxiety, Depression in Young

  Study in monkeys could lead to treatments for vulnerable kids

• Depression Linked to Slow Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

  Improving patients' coping skills may speed recovery, researchers suggest

• Mom's Affection Helps Babies Grow Into Less Stressed Adults

  Study finds link between maternal attention, child's mental state decades later

• Researchers Use Ecstasy to Treat PTSD

  Small study finds the psychedelic drug may help, but safety issues remain

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