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Compulsive Gamblers Don’t Learn From Their Mistakes
Study finds they have a mental rigidity that keeps them from folding their cards

Shop-Till-You-Drop Season Scary for Some
Holidays are especially difficult for compulsive shoppers, experts say

Sleep Apnea in Children Linked to Lower IQ Scores, Learning Impairment
Whether damage is permanent or reversible needs further investigation, study says

Genetic Findings Shed Light on OCD
Protein regulating glutamate flow may explain why anxiety disorder runs in families

Parrots Aren’t Parroting Bad Behavior
Research found genetics and stress, not mimicry, were behind compulsive behavior

Behavior Therapy Urged for Kids with OCD
Combination with drugs most effective for compulsive behavior, finds study

Personality Disorders Common in U.S.
Survey finds 31 million American adults have at least one

Terrorism’s Toll Lingers
Anthrax survivors suffer long after attack, finds study

Stifling the Urge to Shop
Antidepressant helps people curb compulsion to buy things

Dark Thoughts About Baby Plague New Parents
Fathers are affected too, a new study shows