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·August 23, 2022·5 min read

World Trade Center Responders With Cognitive Impairments Show Signs of New Form of Dementia

First responders at the World Trade Center who experience cognitive impairment and PTSD have a different presentation of white matter in the brain compared to first responders with cognitive impairment without PTSD. Researchers say the findings point to a new and specific form of dementia for those responders with PTSD.

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·December 10, 2010·5 min read

World’s First Basic Research Institute for Childhood Neurological Diseases Opens

The world's first basic research institute for childhood neurological diseases opened in Houston, Texas and is part of the Texas Children's Hospital. Some of the research the new research insitute will focus on includes childhood neurological diseases such as autism, epilepsy, Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy, ataxias and Batten disease. More details about the new institute are provided in the press release below.

Featured Psychology

·August 15, 2013·2 min read

Worms May Shed Light on Human Ability to Handle Chronic Stress

New research into the brain cells of roundworms may help scientists better understand how some humans are better able to cope with stress.

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·May 20, 2021·3 min read

Worrying About Your Heart Increases Risk for Mental Health Disorders

Heart-focused anxiety raises the risk for developing other mental health disorders, a new study reports.

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·May 9, 2025·5 min read

Would You Rather Be Ignored or Gossiped About? Science Weighs In

New research explores the psychological tradeoff between being ignored and being the subject of gossip, revealing that neither option feels good—but for different reasons. In a series of five experiments with over 1,000 participants, researchers found that while most people reject negative gossip, many also feel uncomfortable being praised behind their backs.

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·June 17, 2021·4 min read

Writing Can Improve Mental Health

From reflective journaling to creative prose, writing can help boost self-esteem, deepen a sense of self-control, and improve self-awareness. Writing can also help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

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·October 19, 2023·3 min read

Xanax’s Efficacy Questioned

Researchers have discovered discrepancies in the efficacy of alprazolam (Xanax XR), a widely prescribed benzodiazepine sedative, when analyzing both published and unpublished clinical trial data. The study found that only one of the five FDA-reviewed trials showed a clearly positive outcome.

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·May 16, 2021·3 min read

Yoga and Breathing Exercises Aid Children With ADHD to Focus

Yoga and breathing training programs can help children with ADHD to focus their attention, a new study reports.

Featured Genetics

·August 23, 2017·8 min read

You and Some ‘Cavemen’ Get a Genetic Checkup

A new study looks at genomic changes through human evolution and finds, for the most part, evolution has improved the genetic foundations for human health in the most part. However, modern humans appear to be at more of a genetic predisposition to mental health problems than our ancestors.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 10, 2021·3 min read

Young Night Owls With High Psychosis Risk Experience More Psychotic Symptoms

Study reveals adolescents with a high risk of developing psychosis and who were night owls reported experiencing an increase in psychotic symptoms.

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·June 15, 2026·11 min read

Young People Turn to AI for Mental Health Support

A new study demonstrates that 18% of college students use generative AI for mental health support, with usage rates doubling among students suffering from severe anxiety, depression, and suicidality.

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·April 30, 2021·6 min read

Young People Who Experience Bullying Are More Likely to Fantasize About Committing Acts of Violence

Experiencing bullying and aggression as a teen or young adult increases violent ideations, including thoughts of harming or killing others, a new study reports.