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Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
Finding could lead to new drugs in fight against obesity, study says

Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Mental Health Risk
But the vast majority of adoptees are 'doing fine,' researcher says

Autistic Kids More Likely to Have Parents With Mental Illness
Parents with schizophrenia twice as likely to have children with the developmental disorder, study finds

Short Birth Length Boosts Men’s Suicide Risk
More than twice as likely as other adults to attempt to end own life, study finds

Specific Brain Region Governs Problem-Solving Skills
Monkey research pinpoints reward center, which can go awry

Chemical Signals Go Awry in Fragile X Syndrome
Mouse study shows drugs that target the miscommunication may help

FDA Approves First Anti-Psychotic for Kids
Risperdal had been used off-label to treat children with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Scientists Reverse Symptoms of Autism in Mice
Inhibiting brain enzyme might ease behavioral problems as well

Teens With Migraines at Greater Risk of Suicide
Almost half have at least one psychiatric disorder, study finds

Mental Health Woes Afflict Almost a Third of Iraq, Afghan Vets
And experts worry the numbers are rising