Mice who beg for nurturing can negatively affect themselves and parents… The offspring are less likely to behave this way if they are well provided for… Researchers say findings apply to any social species, including humans… 

Autism has been linked to a person's neurological system in past studies… New study takes that further - revealing vascular system plays a role… Scientists examined tissue from postmortem autistic and normal brains… They found unstable blood vessels disrupt blood flow to the brain… Experts believe this can trigger limited neurological function…

While the majority of new mothers try, many will be unable to breastfeed… Lack of milk, pain and blocked ducts can make feeding too difficult… Mothers are susceptible to blaming themselves, and feeling a failure… But new study reveals low levels of zinc, could be to blame… Mothers deficient in the nutrient face greater problems breastfeeding… Zinc is necessary for the development and function of the mammary glands…

University studied 20 people, half of whom had never celebrated Christmas… Showed them pictured while MRI scanner measured their brain's reaction… Areas linked with spirituality and physical senses lit up with festive images… Scientists hope they can now understand and beat 'bah humbug syndrome'… 

Rising number of children prescribed anti-psychotics to treat ADHD… That's despite the fact the drugs are not approved to treat the condition… Columbia University study found number of teens using the drugs rose from 1.10% to 1.19% from 2006 to 2010… Scientists note that with 74 million under 18s in the US, the small percentages translate to a large number of medicated children…