"Studies have found that approximately half of patients with major
depression
have high levels of cortisol, a steroid hormone triggered by stress. Now,
recent research suggests that high cortisol levels might be a cause of
depression, rather than a symptom, as previously thought. If so, scientists
believe that drugs aimed at reducing cortisol levels may be effective ways
to
manage depression.
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http://www.ucsf.edu/pressrel/1999/09/092702.html
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John
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