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 Women and men doctors have some divergent views about women and depression, according to a recent survey conducted by the Society for Women's Health Research, a Washington, D.C., based advocacy organization.

Women doctors are more likely than their male counterparts to believe that women are specifically susceptible to depression during two key times of hormonal transition in a woman's life: puberty (67.5 percent to 48.2 percent) and perimenopause (92.8 percent to 67.5 percent). There was no difference in the beliefs of male and female doctors about the risk of depression in the postpartum or post menopause periods.

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 At a Tuesday ceremony at the National Federation of the Blind, NASA unveiled a new book that brings majestic images taken by its Great Observatories to the fingertips of the blind.

"Touch the Invisible Sky" is a 60-page book with color images of nebulae, stars, galaxies and some of the telescopes that captured the original pictures. Each image is embossed with lines, bumps, and other textures. The raised patterns translate colors, shapes, and other intricate details of the cosmic objects, allowing visually impaired people to experience them. Braille and large-print descriptions accompany each of the book's 28 photographs, making the book's design accessible to readers of all visual abilities.

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 New onset and persistent symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder self reported after deployment and combat exposures: prospective population based US military cohort study BMJ Online First

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 Kansas City, Mo -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recently launched a comprehensive Spanish-language public education program to assist small businesses with information about business risks and insurance options.

According to a 2006 report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanic-owned businesses grew by 31 percent between 1997 and 2002 - three times the national average for all businesses. Under the banner of Insure U for Small Business, the campaign includes an online education site, public service announcements and community outreach by state insurance departments.