Autoimmune disease and stress: Is there a link?
Researchers consider why those with autoimmune diseases are more likely to have a previous diagnosis of stress-related disorders. ... Read More...
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Anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria
A new meta-analysis study reports regulating intestinal microbiota is more than 50% effective at helping to reduce anxiety. Non-probiotic interventions were more effective than probiotic interventions at helping to relieve symptoms. ... Read More...
Simple test can tell if you’re stressed out
Scientists have developed a new, non-invasive stress test that uses ultraviolet light to measure stress hormone levels in bodily fluids. ... Read More...
Growing up high: Neurobiological consequences of adolescent cannabis use
Researchers evaluate the psychological and neurobiological impact of teen cannabis use. The findings, to be presented at the 13th Annual Canadian Neuroscience Meeting, will cover how cannabis contributes to cognitive impairments, psychosis and deficits in decision making in adolescents.... Read More...
From the overuse of antibiotics to anti-vaxxers, why we need to work together to create a stronger culture of public health
From anti-vaccine rhetoric to the over-prescription of antibiotics, researchers suggest we should try to work together to improve public health, rather than socially shun those who ignore scientific evidence.... Read More...
Exposure to air pollution before and after birth may affect fundamental cognitive abilities
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy or during early life is linked to a reduction in cognitive abilities during child development. Greater fine particulate matter 2.5 exposure between fetal stage and 7 years old was associated with lower working memory scores in boys at age 10. Early life exposure to PM2.5 was also correlated with attention problems in both boys and girls.... Read More...
Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance
A new deep learning system, dubbed, CURATE.AI, creates individualized profiles for training can be customized to improve cognitive performance.... Read More...
Infants with autism risk may be less likely to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns
Children at higher risk of ASD are less able to distinguish between differences in speech patterns. The findings suggest the biological mechanism of language development is less acquisitive in high-risk infants who are diagnosed with autism during toddlerhood.... Read More...
Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy
Consuming too much omega 6 during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental issues in babies and pregnancy complications. In mice who had higher levels of linoleic acid in their diets, researchers noted altered concentrations of inflammatory proteins and a decrease in hormones that regulate fetal growth and development. Researchers stress the effects of a high linoleic acid concentration in diet are the same for both animal models and humans.... Read More...
If you could learn every disease your child could possibly develop in life, would you?
Including genomic sequencing with routine newborn testing could reveal the risk a child has of developing numerous conditions later in life. Researchers weigh up the pros and cons of genetic sequencing in newborns.... Read More...
New approaches to study the genetics of autism may lead to new therapies
Researchers will present their latest findings regarding genes associated with autism spectrum disorder in an upcoming meeting.... Read More...
People with traumatic brain injury, who often lose empathy, can regain it with treatment
Many people who experience traumatic brain injury report a loss of empathy following their injury. Researchers consider how to reconnect those who have a TBI with their feelings of empathy and emotional recognition.... Read More...
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