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- Acid in the Brain Linked to Panic Disorders, Depression
Recent studies suggest that increased acidity, or low pH, in the brain is linked to panic disorders, anxiety, and depression. But University of Iowa neuroscientist John Wemmie, M.D., Ph.D., says his w …
- Your Brain’s Lie Detector
New research shows that suspicion resides in two distinct regions of the brain: The amygdala, which plays a central role in processing fear and emotional memories, and the parahippocampal gyrus, which …
- Could the ‘Love Hormone’ Help Kids with Autism?
Children with autism who received the hormone oxytocin via a squirt in the nose exhibited more activity in brain regions associated with the processing of social information, according to a small stud …
- Winter Babies at Greater Risk for Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is more widespread among individuals born during the winter months—especially in January, according to a new, large study. Furthermore, the month in which a baby is born greatly affects …
- Saturated Fats Bad For The Brain
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital has found a link between saturated fats and declines in memory and overall cognitive function. The study also found that monounsaturated fat was ass …
- Is ‘Gaydar’ Mostly on the Mark?
After seeing faces for less than a blink of an eye, college students can accurately identify a person’s sexual orientation, according to new research that shows that “gaydar” persist …
- Zebrafish Study Helps ID Genes Linked to Autism, Schizophrenia
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center recently transplanted a set of human genes into a zebrafish and then used it to identify genes responsible for head size at birth. Head size in human babi …
- Winning the War Against PTSD
A new study has found that the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq is dramatically lower than predicted. A Harvard researcher credits …
- Chinese Herb May Curb Binge Drinking
An extract of the Chinese herb kudzu may be useful in treating alcoholism and curbing binge drinking, according to a new study by McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School researchers. Components fou …
- Researchers Identify Red Flag for Autism in Infants
A new study has found that weak head and neck control in infants is a red flag for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as language and social developmental delays. Researchers at the Kennedy Krieg …
- Mania in Teens Just as Common as in Adults
The number of teens who have experienced mania— a hallmark of bipolar disorder, characterized by excessive energy, a lack of sleep and sometimes risky behaviors – is close to the number of adults esti …
- Early Substance Use Linked to Less Education Later
A new study has found that early drug and alcohol use is associated with lower levels of educational achievement. A study of 6,242 twins shows a link between fewer years of schooling and the onset of …
- Children Tend to Bring More Joy than Misery
New research has found that parents are happier than people who are not parents. In the study, “In Defense of Parenthood: Children Are Associated With More Joy Than Misery,” researchers from the Unive …
- Study Finds Nature Beats Nurture in Character Traits
Genes play a greater role in forming character traits — such as self-control, decision-making or sociability — than was previously thought, new research suggests. Psychologists at the University of Ed …
- Planning How to Achieve Goals Can Backfire
Planning how to achieve goals can actually interfere with actually achieving those goals, according to new research. The research found that setting goals and making a specific plan to achieve that go …
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