FeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2017·5 min readEarly Signs of Anxiety and Depression May Be Evident in NewbornsResearchers report early indicators of depression and anxiety may be evident in the brain from birth.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 21, 2017·4 min readHeavy Alcohol Use in Teens Alters Brain’s Electrical ActivityA new study reports altered functional brain connectivity and cortical excitability in teen who drink heavily.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 21, 2017·4 min readGestational Diabetes Increases Postpartum Depression RiskA new study reveals a link between gestational diabetes and an increased risk of developing postpartum depression in first time mothers.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 18, 2017·5 min readHeightened Risk of Birth Defects With Antidepressants Prescribed During PregnancyA new study links antidepressant use during pregnancy with birth defects.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 16, 2017·5 min readNarcolepsy Drug Helps Improve Memory in People Recovering From DepressionA new study reports modafinil, a drug used to treat narcolepsy, can help improve memory in those recovering from depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 16, 2017·6 min readIn Teens, Strong Friendships May Mitigate Depression Associated with Excessive Video GamingWhile playing video games for more than four hours a day can increase the risk of depression in teens, researchers report using social media and other online social mediums can help mitigate depressive symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·January 13, 2017·7 min readElectroconvulsive Therapy: A History Of Controversy, But Also Of HelpA new paper looks at the controversial use of electroconvulsive therapy over the years to treat depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosPsychology·January 12, 2017·4 min readDepression in Pregnancy and Low Birth Weight Tied to BiomarkerResearchers discover a link between low levels of BDNF protein, depression in pregnant women and low birth weight.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 9, 2017·5 min readNeural Connection Keeps Instincts in CheckResearchers have traced the neural connections that help us to curb our impulses.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 7, 2017·5 min readIdentifying Children at Risk of Eating Disorders is Key to Saving LivesFindings will help pave the way for early intervention of eating disorders, researchers believe.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 4, 2017·5 min readWhat Happens When Depression and Anxiety Coincide With Minor InjuryResearchers find people with anxiety and depression experience poorer work performance and more 'bed rest' 12 months after a minor injury.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 4, 2017·11 min readTop 20 Neuroscience News Articles of 20162016 was a big year for neuroscience research. Here, we break down some of the top NeuroscienceNews articles of the year.Read More
