FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2022·3 min readBabies Found to Have Greater Imagination Than Previously KnownInfants as young as 14 months can contemplate several alternatives on their own if they have been exposed to an object that is not clearly recognizable and is open to interpretation.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 21, 2022·6 min readPhase 3 Clinical Trial: Brain Cancer Vaccine Shows Promising ResultsResults of a phase three clinical trial of a novel brain cancer vaccine, DCVax-L, that uses a patient's stem cells to target cancer cells extend survival by many months to years for glioblastoma patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 21, 2022·4 min readBelieve It or ‘Nut’, Almonds Can Help You Cut CaloriesPeople who ate almonds lowered their energy intake by 300 kilojoules at their following meal. Almonds alter appetite-regulating hormones and help to reduce food intake.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2022·6 min readLocal Alcohol Availability Related to Child MaltreatmentHaving one or more retail outlets selling alcohol for off-premises consumption in a neighborhood was associated with a 13.5% increase in cases of child abuse and 10.5% more children being entered into the foster care system.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2022·6 min readDo You Underestimate the Impact of Being Kind?Those who act with kindness often underestimate how much others appreciate their actions.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 21, 2022·3 min readChildren With ADHD Differ Genetically From People Who Are Diagnosed as AdultsChildren diagnosed with ADHD have a higher genetic overlap with autism spectrum disorder while adults diagnosed with ADHD have a higher genetic overlap with depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2022·4 min readTransgender Youth and Teens More Likely to Have Sleep DisordersTeens and young adults who are transgender are four times more likely to suffer from sleep disorders than their peers.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2022·5 min readMany Adolescents Game a Lot Without Negative Effects on Their Wellbeing44% of adolescents who game heavily report a better sense of wellbeing than those who game less or don't play video games at all.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 21, 2022·3 min readNSAIDs May Worsen Arthritis InflammationTaking NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen for arthritis may make inflammation worse over time, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 21, 2022·3 min readMRI Reveals Significant Brain Abnormalities Post-COVIDNeuroimaging study reveals significant brain changes in areas associated with language comprehension, cognition, and circadian rhythm control six months after COVID-19 infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 20, 2022·4 min readExercise Addiction Is a Real Mental Health Condition, Yet Still Poorly UnderstoodExercise addiction is an obsessive or compulsive desire to exercise, even when it is detrimental to health. Researchers evaluate what causes exercise addiction and focus on methods to curb the compulsion to exercise.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 20, 2022·4 min readWhy Magical Thinking Is So WidespreadStudy explores why we hold irrational and superstitious beliefs, and how they can provide comfort.Read More