Dec 31st, 2008 · A lot of people have been reflecting on an important year in American history — 1968. But that leaves out those of us under 40. We prefer too reflecton the popular music, television and toys of exactly twenty years ago.
Oct 30th, 2008 · Work is nothing more than eight hours of stress, with a lunch break in the middle. You find it's getting easier than ever to fly off the handle, even when the cause is as benign as a lack of hazelnut creamer in the coffee line. Don't reach for the Alka-Seltzer or Prozac. Instead, these five tunes will ease your toughest day on the job just fine.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · What happens when people treat their children with medicines tested on adults? Some bad side-effects, according to a new study on the "off-label" use of drugs that have been specifically approved for adults.
Sep 18th, 2008 · If The Shins played music after popping Prozac, they might come up with something similar to Spark Large, the full-length debut from the Swedish duo Marching Band. Musicians Erik Sunberg and Jacob Lind have created an album that is brimming with breezy pop songs, perfect for a rise-and-shine playlist or one final summer road trip.
Jan 6th, 2006 · Scientists have discovered a protein in the brain that may explain how drugs like Prozac fight depression -- and why they take so long to work. The finding also could point the way to a new generation of drugs for depression.
May 17th, 2005 · Peter D. Kramer's new book is Against Depression. In it, the author of Listening to Prozac puts forth an understanding of depression as a modern scourge. Kramer argues that depression should be considered a disease -- and treated as such. Kramer is a clinical professor of psychiatry at Brown University.
Feb 20th, 2005 · One theme running throughout the women's movement is that of resilience, especially when it comes to rearing children and dealing with illness. Joy Rose, lead singer of the rock band Housewives on Prozac, took a slightly rebellious and irreverent approach to both.
Sep 15th, 2004 · NPR's Noah Adams talks to NPR's Joanne Silberner about the recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study that suggests antidepressants such as Prozac and Paxil may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among children.