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·July 12, 2017·4 min read

Diet Not Connected to GI Problems in Autistic Children

A study recently presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research suggests gastrointestinal problems commonly seen in children with ASD may be a result of stress, and not diet, as previously assumed.

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·May 29, 2017·5 min read

Mother’s Stress Affects Baby Through Amniotic Fluid

Study reveals corticotropin-releasing hormone can rise in amniotic fluid when the mother is stressed over long periods of time while pregnant.

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·May 11, 2017·3 min read

Pet Dogs Help Kids Feel Less Stressed

According to researchers, children who spent time interacting with their dogs had lower cortisol levels.

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·April 24, 2017·5 min read

Hormone-Influenced Social Strategies Shape Human Social Hierarchy

Those with higher testosterone levels are more willing to harm others and embark in status seeking behavior, a new study reports.

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·February 23, 2017·3 min read

OCD Like Behavior Linked to Genetic Mutation

Researchers report the elimination of some receptor genes may lead to OCD-like behaviors.

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·February 13, 2017·3 min read

Gene That Helps Form Trauma Related Memories May Also Help Prevent PTSD

Researchers report a steroid routinely given to reduce inflammation can alter the expression of a gene associated with fear extinction, preventing the formation of fear memories associated with PTSD.

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·February 7, 2017·6 min read

For Cops, Exposure to Stressful Situations Dysregulates Cortisol Pattern

Cortisol functions differently in police officers who have experienced extremely stressful situations while at work. The disturbances to regular cortisol function may leave them more vulnerable to diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report.

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·February 3, 2017·2 min read

Not So Sweet: Liquorice Consumption Has Harmful Effects on Fetal Development

Children whose mothers consumed large amounts of liquorice while pregnant performed worse than their peers in cognitive reasoning tests and expressed more ADHD-like symptoms. Additionally, females entered into puberty early than those who did not have fetal exposure to glycyrrhizin.

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·January 14, 2017·4 min read

Our Senses Can’t Learn Under Stress

Stress may impede perceptual learning and performance, a new study reports.

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·January 12, 2017·5 min read

Schizophrenia Could Directly Increase Diabetes Risk

A new study reports people with schizophrenia may be at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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·January 4, 2017·4 min read

Increased Reaction to Stress Linked to Gastrointestinal Issues in Autistic Children

According to a new study, gastrointestinal issues in children with autism could be a result of an increased reaction to stress.

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·January 3, 2017·5 min read

Maternal Depression Across Child’s Early Years Impacts Neural Basis of Empathy

Children whose mothers experienced depression early in their life are more susceptable to socio-emotional problems and a reduction in empathy toward others, a new study reports.