Perils of a pot belly

Carrying extra fat around the tummy poses a serious health risk. This excess weight, termed as visceral fat, enhances the likelihood of contracting dreaded diseases such as type 2 diabetes. A pot bellied person is also more vulnerable to heart diseases. Read more

Mild depression may not warrant an antidepressant

January 7: Patients with severe depression are the ones who actually profit from treatment with antidepressant medications; suggest the findings of a new study. On the other hand, people afflicted by mild depression may react better to some other form of treatment. Read more