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·February 28, 2026·8 min read

Why Your Brain Gets Sharper After Adolescence

Scientists discover that the adult brain proactiveley remodels its "sensory filter" to achieve high-definition perception, overturning decades of fixed-circuit theory.

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·February 26, 2026·6 min read

Vitamin K Refusal Puts Newborns at High Risk for Brain Injury

More parents are refusing vitamin K for their newborns, a decision that makes infants 81 times more likely to suffer a devastating brain hemorrhage.

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·February 26, 2026·8 min read

Modern Cannabis Is Hitting Gen Z Mental Health Hard

A widening health gap. A 10-year study of 35,000 people finds that the link between cannabis use and mental health disorders is strengthening, with youth facing the highest risks.

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·February 25, 2026·10 min read

Overactive MicroRNA Triggers Leaky Brain in Rett Syndrome

It’s not just the neurons. Scientists discover that Rett syndrome causes the brain’s "plumbing" to leak, disrupting the blood-brain barrier and hijacking neural activity.

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·February 24, 2026·7 min read

Childhood Diet Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Brain

Childhood junk food leaves a "hidden" mark on the brain. Scientists discover how early diets rewire the hypothalamus and how gut bacteria can help fix it.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·February 22, 2026·8 min read

Predicting Autism Traits Through Infant Sleep

Quiet isn't always enough. Scientists discover that babies with sensory sensitivity stay "tethered" to the outside world, resulting in shallower, less restorative sleep.

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·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar Risk

One hit could have a two-year countdown. New research confirms that teen cannabis use doubles the risk of severe psychiatric disorders in young adulthood.

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·February 18, 2026·10 min read

New Human Neuron Networks Decode Developing Brain Rhythms

Researchers have developed a high-speed "neuron-on-a-plate" system that successfully mimics the complex electrical rhythms of the developing human brain.

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·February 17, 2026·8 min read

Brain’s Developmental Switch May Shape Lifelong Obesity Risk

Is your weight gain pre-programmed? Scientists have discovered a developmental "fate-switch" in the brain that decides if you’ll be driven by hunger or fullness.

This shows a brain of fresh foods and processed foods, representing how diet affect brain and cognitive development.

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·February 16, 2026·11 min read

Early Life Diets Quietly Shape IQ Years Later

New research shows that a toddler's diet can predict their IQ in elementary school, and ultra processed foods are the primary culprit.

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·February 16, 2026·7 min read

Study Links Sugary Drinks to Adolescent Anxiety

We know sugar is bad for the body, but what about the mind? A new study finds a troubling link between sugary drinks and the rising tide of anxiety in young people.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·February 12, 2026·8 min read

Is Nighttime Heat A New Hidden Risk Factor for Autism?

New research suggests that nighttime heat during pregnancy is a secret risk factor for autism. By tracking thousands of pregnancies, scientists discovered that extreme overnight temperatures during key developmental windows can significantly increase the likelihood of a diagnosis.

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neurodevelopment

Why Your Brain Gets Sharper After Adolescence

Vitamin K Refusal Puts Newborns at High Risk for Brain Injury

Modern Cannabis Is Hitting Gen Z Mental Health Hard

Overactive MicroRNA Triggers Leaky Brain in Rett Syndrome

Childhood Diet Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Brain

Predicting Autism Traits Through Infant Sleep

Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar Risk

New Human Neuron Networks Decode Developing Brain Rhythms

Brain’s Developmental Switch May Shape Lifelong Obesity Risk

Early Life Diets Quietly Shape IQ Years Later

Study Links Sugary Drinks to Adolescent Anxiety

Is Nighttime Heat A New Hidden Risk Factor for Autism?

Using Imagination to Disrupt Negative Memory Traces

Why Your Brain Gets Sharper After Adolescence

Study Reveals What Tau PET Scans Are Actually Seeing

Physical Activity and Early Rising Linked to Lower ALS Risk

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