The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug specifically for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in women. It is the first such FDA-approved drug. The drug, Zulresso, is important for treating an ailment that has too often been ignored or misdiagnosed. “Postpartum depression is a serious condition that, when severe, can… Continue reading First Drug for Postpartum Depression Is Approved
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Healthy Hair Color at Home
Consumers determined to make environmentally friendly decisions whenever possible – even with beauty products – usually find that compromises are in order when they want to change the color of their hair. Opt for natural ingredients only and the color is temporary – and may not be the result you’re looking for, especially in terms… Continue reading Healthy Hair Color at Home
Hair Coloring and Allergy
Choosing a new hair color wouldn’t seem to be the kind of decision that comes with much peril. But anyone intent on going from blond to brunette, or from gray-haired to redhead, could be in for a surprise. In fact, chemicals used in hair dyes can trigger allergic reactions, and skin exposed to the chemical… Continue reading Hair Coloring and Allergy
A New Parkinson’s Discovery
Because billions of neurons are packed into our brain, the neuronal circuits that are responsible for controlling our behaviors are by necessity highly intermingled. This tangled web makes it complicated for scientists to determine exactly which circuits do what. Now, using two laboratory techniques pioneered in part at Caltech, Caltech researchers have mapped out the… Continue reading A New Parkinson’s Discovery