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Compulsive hoarding has traditionally been considered a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but research is suggesting that treatments that are effective for people with OCD do not produce positive results in hoarders.

Taking an omega-3 supplement along with an antidepressant for major depression and heart disease was not any more effective than taking only the antidepressant.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that is often accompanied by anxiety or depression. A program of mild to moderate physical activity or cognitive behavioral therapy may relieve symptoms and improve mood.

According to a study conducted in 2005, Americans were more likely to seek medical treatment for mental health issues than for any other reason.

Some studies question the effectiveness of antidepressants used in conjunction with mood stabilizing drugs to treat bipolar disorder, while other studies found that intensive psychotherapy treatments achieved promising results.

An experimental blood test found that a pattern of proteins was present in people with Alzheimer’s disease and in those with mild cognitive impairment, considered a precursor condition to Alzheimer’s.

Research into how the brain makes decisions found that in people who say they are undecided on an issue, the unconscious part of the brain often makes a decision before the conscious mind is aware of it.

Siblings of children with autism are at higher risk of developing the disorder. A study suggests that these at-risk children should be screened around their first and second birthdays to increase the chance of detecting warning signs.

Pregnant and nursing women concerned about consuming too much mercury from seafood can safely eat fish if they follow certain guidelines regarding the quantity and kinds of fish they eat.