We previously reported that paroxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), may affect sperm motility and may thus have a negative impact on male fertility. Many women who are planning a pregnancy question whether SSRIs and other antidepressants may affect fertility; this is obviously a particularly important issue for those…

What Causes Acne? Acne origins are not very well known, but doctors believe acne results from several related factors. One important factor is an increase in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones). These increase in both boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and…

Since the skin is the largest organ on the body and it assists other major organs in the human body with eliminating waste, one of the best acne treatments is diet which has many home remedies for acne in the foods that we eat. If you are unhealthy inside…

Twenty percent of teens have sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures or videos of themselves, either over the Internet or through cell phones. The question many adults are asking is what motivates this kind of behavior. A couple weeks ago danah boyd spoke at Columbia University for The…

Few studies have focused on anxiety disorders in the perinatal period. While various studies have measured levels of anxiety or distress during pregnancy, most studies have relied upon self-report questionnaires to assess for anxiety. In contrast, few studies have used standardized diagnostic criteria to determine the prevalence of anxiety disorders…

12 Healthy Reasons to Eat an Apple a Day Alzheimer’s Reading Room Apples pack a nutritious punch, providing a daily dose of health benefits. A University of Massachusetts-Lowell clinical trial showed that drinking apple juice significantly improved mood and behavior among a group of patients diagnosed with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s…

Ms. T is a 33 year old woman with a history of recurrent depression who is 32 weeks pregnant with her first pregnancy. She has remained on her citalopram (Celexa) throughout pregnancy and has been well. Her gynecologist has encouraged her to enquire about coming off the Celexa prior to…

Hyperpigmentation is a skin problem that affects a large number of people and is one of the most common skin problems that people want to address. Hyperpigmentation occurs when there are pigment changes in the skin as can be seen when people get freckles on the face and spots…

Acne during pregnancy can bring you back to earth with a crash! You are pregnant – you’re probably delighted and excited, you expect to feel great and look blooming. Then wham – all of a sudden your skin breaks out. Why, and what can you do? Acne in pregnancy…

As prom season looms, here’s some advice from Dr. Jason Green, a dermatologist, on treating and preventing acne. 1) Hormones, stress : “No one’s too old to have acne,” Green says. “It’s not restricted to puberty.” Factors that can aggravate acne include an increase in male hormones in males…