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·September 7, 2022·6 min read

New Knowledge About the Link Between Infection During Pregnancy and Autism

Researchers discovered the link between autism and maternal infection does not appear to be causal. Results suggest the increased autism risks are more likely to be explained by shared familial factors including genetics or aspects of a shared environment.

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·August 27, 2022·4 min read

Reducing Alcohol Consumption by Working Out

Both aerobic exercise and yoga reduce the desire to consume alcohol, a new study reports. Researchers found after one session of aerobic exercise people showed reduced cravings for alcohol, lower levels of stress, and improvements in mood.

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·June 16, 2022·4 min read

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Increase Dementia Risk

People with two of the diseases, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease or stroke have double the risk of developing dementia, researchers say.

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·June 13, 2022·4 min read

Brain Differences in Pain Modulation in People With Self-Injury Behavior

On average, women who self-harm have a higher tolerance to pain than those who do not self-injure. Brain scans revealed greater connectivity between brain areas involved in pain perception and pain modulation in those who self-harm.

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·May 31, 2022·3 min read

Nerve Stimulation Promotes Resolution of Inflammation

Electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve promotes healing in those with acute inflammation by shifting the balance between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory molecules.

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·May 26, 2022·3 min read

Synaptic Connectivity of a Novel Cell Population in the Striatum

Researchers characterize a novel neural population within the striatum that appears to be responsible for the interplay between acetylcholine and GABA.

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·May 14, 2022·6 min read

Six Lithium Dose Predictors for Patients With Bipolar Disorder

Researchers have identified six predictors that may help determine the correct amount of lithium to treat a patient with bipolar disorder.

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·May 13, 2022·4 min read

Video Games Can Boost Children’s Intelligence

Children who spent above-average time playing video games increased their intelligence by approximately 2.5 IQ points above the average.

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·May 6, 2022·2 min read

Oligodendrocytes Arise in the Human Brain Earlier in Development

Researchers discovered oligodendrocytes, myelin-producing cells within the central nervous system, become established in the brain during early fetal development.

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·April 4, 2022·4 min read

People Around the World Like the Same Kinds of Smell

The structure of the odor molecule determines whether a smell is considered pleasant or not. Additionally, people tend to prefer the same smells over others, regardless of their cultural background.