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Mind and Meds: How Antipsychotics Affect Thinking After First Mental Health Crisis

January 2, 2026

Antipsychotic drugs are often used to help people after their first mental health crisis. But how do these meds affect thinking and memory? A recent study tried to find out. The study looked at how much antipsychotics stick to dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. It also checked how strong this stic

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Young Bodies, Big Changes: How Risperidone Affects Kids' Hunger Hormones

May 21, 2025

Risperidone is a medication often prescribed to children and teens. It can cause weight gain and mess with metabolism. But why this happens is a mystery. A recent study dug into how risperidone affects hormones that control hunger. These hormones are insulin, leptin, and bioleptin. The goal was to s