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Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2018

According to researchers, those who live in colder regions with less daytime sun light drink more alcohol than those who live in warm areas. Climate, researchers say, may impact the prevalence of alcoholism and alcoholic cirrhosis.... Read More...

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Strongest Evidence Yet That Obesity Causes Depression

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

A new study reports obesity can significantly increase the risk of depression, even in the absence of other health problems.... Read More...

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Lifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic Factors

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

According to a new study, people who live to the age of 65 are continuing to live longer than their parents did. Researchers say this trend does not appear to be slowing.... Read More...

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Shorter Sleep Can Lead to Dehydration

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

Researchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated.... Read More...

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Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.... Read More...

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Children Who Experience Violence Early in Life Develop Faster

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2018

A new study reports children who are subjected violence early in life experience faster biological aging, including earlier onset of puberty and epigenetic aging, than peers who are not abused. Additionally, children exposed to other early life adversities, such as poverty and food insecurity, show delayed signs of pubertal development. ... Read More...

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Environmental Factors May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Onset

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2018

Researchers report environmental conditions may trigger structural changes to myelin sheaths, forcing the onset of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Widespread Skepticism of Flu Shot Despite Doctor Recommendations

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

Researchers report skepticism that the flu vaccine can cause autism, is ineffective and can result in contracting the virus prevents some parents from vaccinating their children.... Read More...

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Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

A new study reveals the youngest children in a class are more likely than their older peers to be diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers say the problem may lie with some teachers mistakenly believing a child's immaturity compared to older classmates is actually ADHD.... Read More...

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Being Born in the Wrong Zip Code Can Shorten Your Life

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

Researchers report on why being born and raised in certain areas can have a dramatic impact on your life expectancy.... Read More...

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Genes Are Not Destiny When it Comes to Weight

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2018

The genetic influence on weight is halved when children are raised in a home environment where healthy eating and exercise is encouraged, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Childhood Poverty May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Skills in Old Age

Neuroscience NewsOctober 4, 2018

A new study reports on the detrimental impact childhood poverty has on cognition later in life. Researchers say those who grew up socially or economically disadvantaged are more likely to score lower on cognitive tests later in life.... Read More...

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Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease

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Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease

Strongest Evidence Yet That Obesity Causes Depression

Lifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic Factors

Shorter Sleep Can Lead to Dehydration

Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Environmental Factors May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Onset

Widespread Skepticism of Flu Shot Despite Doctor Recommendations

Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD

Genes Are Not Destiny When it Comes to Weight