Summary: Having a sense of purpose in life decreases alcohol consumption and binge drinking temptation in some social drinkers.

Source: University of Pennsylvania

Heavy alcohol use is common among college […]

Summary: Migraine diagnosis in women prior to pregnancy was linked with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy including preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and an increased risk of pre-term […]

Summary: Greater exposure to screen time during infancy was linked to poor self-regulation and brain immaturity at age eight.

Source: Agency for Science, Technology, and Research

More children are now […]

Summary: High consumption of ultra-processed foods, including soda, chips, and some white bread products, was associated with an increased risk of developing and dying from certain kinds of cancer, including […]

Summary: Tuning into a person’s brain wave cycle before they perform a learning task can dramatically improve the speed at which cognitive skills improve.

Source: University of Cambridge

Scientists have […]

Summary: Physical activity improves sleep quality, especially for women, a new study reports.

Source: Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

An adequate amount of good-quality sleep is essential […]

Summary: Researchers discovered a correlation between obesity-related neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s disease pathology. Losing weight, they say, can slow age-related cognitive decline and reduce the risk of […]

Summary: Study offers promising insight into how technology can aid in early math skills and can be used to close gaps in early childhood learning.

Source: Rutgers University

When Jinjing Jenny Wang […]

Summary: Beta-blockers, a class of drugs commonly used to treat hypertension and cardiovascular disorders, appear to reduce aggressive and violent behaviors, and can reduce suicidal behaviors.

Source: […]

Summary: People who frequently take sleeping medications are 79% more likely to develop dementia than those who never use sleeping pills to aid their rest.

Source: UCSF

A new study shows that sleep […]

Summary: Neuroimaging reveals partisanship-dependent differences in brain stimulation when people are exposed to political messaging from either their own or opposing political sides.

Source: Tel Aviv […]

Summary: CRISPR gene editing created the G795A amino acid which was introduced to microglia derived from human stem cells. Researchers were able to transplant the donor microglia immune cells into humanized […]

Summary: When it comes to coercive control in parental relationships, the children aren’t just passive witnesses. Children exposed to coercive control experience problems with social-emotional and physical […]

Summary: Study reveals an association between depression and other mental health problems and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in younger people.

Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Young adults who […]

Summary: MAP4343, an experimental antidepressant compound reversed alcohol intake in rat models of alcohol use disorder. The findings pave the way for utilizing the compound for the treatment of AUD in […]

Summary: In women, parts of the default mode network responsible for memory retrieval and recollection, and spatial cognition were more likely to be connected to the overall DMN network. The patterns of […]

Summary: The STARD7 enzyme helps transport the antioxidant coenzyme Q from the mitochondria to the cell surface.

Source: Max Planck Institute

Antioxidants are often advertised as a cure-all in nutrition and […]

Summary: The Orai1 class of calcium channels regulates sex differences in the functioning of immune cells associated with neuroinflammation and neuropathic pain.

Source: Northwestern University

Northwestern […]

Summary: Chronic pain in mice activates Tiam1 in pyramidal neurons in the anterior cingulate cortex, increasing the number of dendritic spines and inducing synaptic plasticity. Ketamine’s antidepressant effect in […]

Summary: Adding a splash of milk to your cup of coffee can have anti-inflammatory effects, a new study reports. Researchers say the combination of polyphenols and proteins doubles anti-inflammatory properties in […]