Brain Serotonin Enzyme Finding Might Explain Psychiatric Disorders. Researchers have provided the first direct evidence in mice for the role of an enzyme that specifically controls the production of serotonin in the brain. Different versions of that serotonin enzyme have a major effect on brain levels of the chemical messenger, which has been linked to many basic be... [Science Blog - Science News Stories]0000004:42:41 PMcomment []


Children of obese parents face highest risk of being overweight. The factor that puts children at greatest risk of being overweight is having obese parents, according to a new study by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers. By identifying the risk factors that lead to childhood obesity, the researchers hope to pave the way toward preventive measures.... [Science Blog - Science News Stories]0000004:42:28 PMcomment []


Psychologists: Employment Status. Statistical facts: How many jobs are there for psychologists with a bachelor degree and for those with higher degrees? Where are they employed? And how many psychologists are self-employed? Answers here.... [About Psychology] US STATS00000011:19:14 AMcomment []


Obesity, other problems linked to adolescent binge drinking. A new study has found that people who began binge drinking at age 13 and continued throughout adolescence were nearly four times as likely to be overweight or obese and almost 3½ times as likely to have high blood pressure when they were 24 years old than were people who never or rarely drank heavil... [Science Blog - Science News Stories]00000011:17:35 AMcomment []