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·May 4, 2016·3 min read

Is Hair The Root to Understanding Stress Levels?

A new study reports women with lower income levels have higher levels of stress hormone cortisol in their hair.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·April 12, 2016·2 min read

Is Neuroticism Genetic?

Researchers reveal neuroticism can be linked to nine new distinct gene associations.

Featured Neurology

·April 10, 2016·4 min read

Diabetes and Dementia Link: Alzheimer’s Impairs Insulin Signalling

A new study reports Alzheimer's disease impairs insulin signalling in the hypothalamus, making it more likely that a person with Alzheimer's to develop diabetes.

Featured Psychology

·March 21, 2016·3 min read

Greater Risk of Depression in Obese Women

Highly educated women with a body mass index in the obesity range have double the risk of developing depression as those of similar educational backgrounds, but of normal weight, a new study reports.

Featured Psychology

·February 17, 2016·4 min read

A Potential Pathway Between Depression and Insomnia

According to a new study, nightmares and insomnia may elevate the risk of depression.

Featured Psychology

·February 4, 2016·5 min read

Americans Ten Times More Likely to be Killed by Firearms Than People From Other High Income Countries

A new study reports US citizens are up-to ten times more likely to be victims of gun violence than people from other developed nations.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 1, 2016·3 min read

Teen Suicide: ADHD Medication as Prevention

A new study reports that, despite black-box warnings about the suicide potential of some ADHD medications, the increase of use in these drugs has been associated with reduced suicide risks in teens.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 26, 2016·3 min read

Thinking Skills and Health Linked to Same Genes

A new study reports some genes that influence a person's health also shape how effectively they can think.

Featured Psychology

·January 16, 2016·4 min read

Childhood Depression and Altered Brain Connectivity Linked to Poverty

A new study finds differences in brain connectivity between children who grow up in poverty and those who grow up in more affluent settings.

Featured Psychology

·January 10, 2016·4 min read

Poverty and Hardships Increase Risk Taking Behavior in Old Age

Researchers explore the link between different life circumstances and risk taking behaviors in older people.

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Featured Psychology

·January 7, 2016·4 min read

Wage Gap Could Explain Why Women Are More Likely To Be Anxious and Depressed Than Men

A new study reports an increase in diagnosis for GAD and depression in women who earned less than their male counterparts, with whom they were matched on education level and job experience.