FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·April 12, 2016·2 min readIs Neuroticism Genetic?Researchers reveal neuroticism can be linked to nine new distinct gene associations.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 10, 2016·4 min readDiabetes and Dementia Link: Alzheimer’s Impairs Insulin SignallingA 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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 21, 2016·3 min readGreater Risk of Depression in Obese WomenHighly 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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 17, 2016·4 min readA Potential Pathway Between Depression and InsomniaAccording to a new study, nightmares and insomnia may elevate the risk of depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 4, 2016·5 min readAmericans Ten Times More Likely to be Killed by Firearms Than People From Other High Income CountriesA new study reports US citizens are up-to ten times more likely to be victims of gun violence than people from other developed nations.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 1, 2016·3 min readTeen Suicide: ADHD Medication as PreventionA 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2016·3 min readThinking Skills and Health Linked to Same GenesA new study reports some genes that influence a person's health also shape how effectively they can think.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 16, 2016·4 min readChildhood Depression and Altered Brain Connectivity Linked to PovertyA new study finds differences in brain connectivity between children who grow up in poverty and those who grow up in more affluent settings.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 10, 2016·4 min readPoverty and Hardships Increase Risk Taking Behavior in Old AgeResearchers explore the link between different life circumstances and risk taking behaviors in older people.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 7, 2016·4 min readWage Gap Could Explain Why Women Are More Likely To Be Anxious and Depressed Than MenA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 6, 2016·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease: A Future EpidemicResearchers forecast the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease over the next 24 years.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 14, 2015·3 min readShort Sleep Linked to Distracted Secondary Eating, Drinking and ObesityResearchers report short sleep patterns of less than 7 hours are associated with more time spent in secondary eating and drinking, thus increasing a potential risk for obesity.Read More