FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 25, 2016·4 min readStudy Identifies Two New Genes Responsible for Alzheimer’s in African AmericansResearchers have discovered two genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease among African Americans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 24, 2016·4 min readElderly Face Increased Dementia Risk Following a DisasterAccording to researchers, elderly people who had their lives uprooted and lost their homes to damage following a natural disaster were more likely to experience symptoms of dementia than those who were able to stay in their homes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 21, 2016·4 min readStudy Finds Novel Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Among IcelandersResearchers estimate carriers of a gene that is significantly enriched in Icelanders have a six fold increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 1, 2016·6 min readSmoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNAResearchers report DNA methylation could be an important sign that reveals a person's smoking history, even years after they have quit.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2016·4 min readMore Research Needed on Effects of Cannabis on Human DevelopmentMore research is needed on the link between maternal cannabis use and the health of newborns, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2016·3 min readUpswing in Prescription Opioid Use Disorder and Heroin Use Among Young AdultsA new study looks at the increased rates of prescription opioid use disorder among younger people.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 28, 2016·5 min readDepression in Pregnancy Increases Mental Health Risks in ChildrenResearchers report maternal depression can increase the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in children.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 27, 2016·4 min readPerceived Hardship and Poverty Affect Cognitive Function, May Contribute to Premature AgingA new study finds a link between sustained exposure to economic hardship, premature aging and reduced cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 26, 2016·4 min readAlzheimer’s Manifests Differently in Hispanic PeopleA new study reports Hispanic people not only tend to develop symptoms of Alzheimer's earlier than other racial groups, they also show earlier manifestations of neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 16, 2016·4 min readSecond Generation Holocaust Survivors Suffer More Severe Course of SchizophreniaResearchers report the offspring of mothers who were Holocaust victims as young children, were 1.7 times more likely to have a more severe course of Schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 15, 2016·4 min readStudy of Fatal Car Accidents Suggests Medical Marijuana May Be Helping Curb Opioid UseResearchers report on lower numbers of fatal car crashes involving opioids since medical marijuana laws have been passed in some states.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 12, 2016·4 min readStress Negatively Affects Conception ChangesResearchers report highly stressed women are 40 percent less likely to conceive during their ovulation window.Read More