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The FDA just announced that all antidepressants must carry a warning about the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior among children and teens taking them. The agency faced sharp criticism for not acting sooner on this matter, which comes hot on the heels of flu vaccine shortages and the dramatic withdrawal of arthritis medication Vioxx due to safety concerns.

This article discusses one of the most promising alternative treatments for depression. It's not a herb, hormone or vitamin. The dietary supplement S-adenosylmethionine, better known as SAM-e (pronounced “sammy”) is the synthetic form of a compound produced naturally in the body. Learn more about this treatment.
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