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·June 23, 2020

New gene may drive earliest brain changes in Alzheimer’s

Genetic analysis of almost 4,300 samples reveals a link between the appearance of amyloid deposits, APOE, and a novel gene called RBFOX1. Lower levels of RBFOX1 in the brain appear to be associated with increased amyloid and global cognitive decline over a person's lifetime. Read More

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·March 3, 2020

Pregnant Women with Depression Are More Than Three Times More Likely to Use Cannabis than Those Without Depression

Pregnant women with depression are three times as likely to use cannabis than those who have no depressive symptoms. The prevalence of cannabis use was 25% in pregnant women with depression and perceived no risk from the substance. Read More

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·February 4, 2020

General anesthesia in cesarean deliveries increases odds of postpartum depression by 54%

Women who are given a general anesthetic during a cesarean section delivery have a 54% higher risk of developing postpartum depression. The odds of suicidal thoughts or self-inflicting injury increased to 91%. The study points to a potential protective effect on mental health for regional anesthesia during cesarean section compared to general anesthetic. Read More

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·January 18, 2020

Mix of stress and air pollution may lead to cognitive difficulties in children

Children who experience elevated prenatal exposure to air pollution and exposure to early life stress have an increased risk of developing both attention problems and cognitive difficulties. Read More

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·January 11, 2020

Prenatal Exposure to Flame Retardants Linked to Reading Problems

Children whose mothers were exposed to PBDE flame retardants while pregnancy had less efficient reading networks, and increased risk of developing reading disorders. Read More

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·January 6, 2020

Plasticizers may contribute to motor control problems in girls

In utero exposure to phthalates was linked to deficits in fine motor development in females at eleven years of age. Read More

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·January 5, 2020

Study explains why some creams and cosmetics may cause a skin rash

Study reveals how some chemicals in popular cosmetics and skin lotions displace lipids in skin cells, triggering allergic contact dermatitis. Read More

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·December 5, 2019

Brain differences detected in children with depressed parents

The right putamen, a brain area linked to reward, motivation, and feelings of pleasure, is smaller in children with a genetic risk factor for depression. Previous studies implicated reduced putamen volume with anhedonia, which is often associated with depression, suicidal behaviors, and psychosis. Read More

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·November 14, 2019

Link between hearing and cognition begins earlier than once thought

Lower levels of cognitive function were observed in people whose hearing was slightly impaired by aging but was still considered to be normal. The findings suggest cognitive impairment starts as soon as hearing becomes imperfect. Read More

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·November 12, 2019

Specific neurons that map memories now identified in the human brain

Neural activity in the entorhinal cortex is correlated with place-based memories. The findings shed new light on how the brain processes spatial memory. Read More

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·October 15, 2019

Stress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex and risk of preterm birth

Stress and depression during pregnancy can affect the fetus' sex and increase the risk of preterm birth. Mothers who experienced physical and psychological stress during pregnancy were less likely to have a baby boy. During pregnancy, the fetuses of stressed mothers had reduced heart rate movement coupling, indicating slower central nervous system development. Read More