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·May 9, 2018·4 min read

People with OCD Process Emotions Differently Than Their Unaffected Siblings

When viewing OCD related images, those with the disorder had increased distress and higher levels of activity in emotion related brain regions than their siblings who did not suffer from OCD, researchers report.

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·May 5, 2018·4 min read

Good Early Parent-Child Interaction Enhances Brain Development and Protects Against Harmful Behaviors

Robust communication between parent and child during early years appears to have a beneficial effect on health behaviors as adults, researchers report. Adults who reported good communication with their parents as children had lower instances of alcohol abuse and eating disorders.

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·May 1, 2018·3 min read

Communication Difficulties Linked to Increased Risk of Self Harm and Suicidal Behavior

A new study reports children who have difficulties with social communication have an increased risk of sucidiality and self harm behaviors by the age of 16 than those who do not face such difficulties.

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·April 20, 2018·4 min read

Pregnant Mothers and Offspring Should Limit Added Sugars in Diet to Protect Childhood Cognition

Researchers warn pregnant women and their children to avoid drinking too many sodas, as excessive amounts of sugar in these drinks can negatively impact memory and learning. However, consuming fruits appears to be beneficial for cognitive development, the study reports.

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·April 12, 2018·4 min read

Is the ‘Queen Bee’ Phenomenon a Myth?

Researchers report when women are afforded more power and discretion in leadership roles, they act benevolently over their subordinate female colleagues.

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·March 14, 2018·4 min read

Men and Women Have Opposite Genetic Alterations in Depression

Researchers discover genes associated with major depressive disorder are altered in opposite directions in males compared to females.

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·March 8, 2018·4 min read

Air Pollution Linked to Brain Alterations and Cognitive Impairment in Children

Researchers report a link between exposure to air pollution during pregnancy and abnormal brain development in the offspring, which can lead to cognitive problems throughout life.

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·March 7, 2018·3 min read

Depressed People Have Stronger Emotional Responses to Negative Memories

According to researchers, people who suffer from major depressive disorder may report feeling more negative emotions when recalling specific autobiographical memories.

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·February 7, 2018·3 min read

Male Susceptibility to Autism Linked to Male Hormones in Early Stage Brain Development

A new study reveals exposure to androgens during brain development can alter genes linked to autism in males.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Magnetic Brain Stimulation Alters Negative Emotional Perceptions

Using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers report they are able to strengthen or weaken the processing of negative emotions.

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·February 5, 2018·4 min read

Food Preservative Enhances Schizophrenia Treatment

Sodium benzoate, a widely used food preservative, can help to improve negative symptoms, such as lack of empathy and motivation in those with schizophrenia when coupled with clozapine, researchers report.

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·January 16, 2018·3 min read

Cannabis Abuse Alters Activity of Brain Regions Linked to Negative Emotion

Researchers report brain alterations associated with heightened feelings of negative emotion and alienation in people who have a dependence on cannabis.