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For decades, autism has been described as a spectrum - an elastic term that stretches from nonverbal children to adults with ...

New findings suggest that a protein known as Reelin could play a role in treating both “leaky gut” and severe depression.

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Research shows that certain food may affect mood and mental health. Eating these foods may make you feel happier.

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In a first, this week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a brain stimulation device designed to treat depression at home. The approval of the first such device for home depression ...