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·January 24, 2018·4 min read

Speech Analysis Software Predicts Psychosis in Those At Risk With 83% Accuracy

Researchers report computer based analysis of speech transcripts from teens at risk of psychosis were able to predict, with 83% accuracy, who would develop symptoms within 2 years.

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·January 10, 2018·3 min read

Acetaminophen Used During Pregnancy Associated with Elevated Rate of Language Delay in Girls

Researchers have discovered an elevated rate of language delay in 30 month old girls born to mothers who took the pain killer acetaminophen during pregnancy. The delay, however, was not witnessed in boys.

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·December 5, 2017·4 min read

Working Memory Positively Associated with Higher Physical Endurance and Better Cognitive Function

A new study reports there is a positive link between working memory, physical health and lifestyle.

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·October 16, 2017·3 min read

Biomarker For Progression and Drug Response in Brain Cancer Identified

Researchers have identified a biomarker that can help predict a patient's prognosis and response to therapies for glioblastoma brain cancer subtypes.

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·September 11, 2017·6 min read

Cocaine Users’ Brains Unable to Extinguish Drug Associations

A new study reveals chronic cocaine users have a global impairment of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex.

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·September 1, 2017·5 min read

Two Distinct Brain Regions Have Independent Influence on Decision-Making

Researchers report the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex play key roles in decision making.

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·January 21, 2017·4 min read

Gestational Diabetes Increases Postpartum Depression Risk

A new study reveals a link between gestational diabetes and an increased risk of developing postpartum depression in first time mothers.

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·January 10, 2017·5 min read

Revealing The Connection Between Female Estrogen Cycle and Cocaine Addiction

According to a new study, cocaine has the most potent effects on the female brain when estrogen levels are at their highest.

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