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·March 15, 2022·4 min read

Brain Differences in Young Children With Binge Eating Disorder

Children with binge eating disorders have differences in gray matter density compared to their peers who do not experience overeating disorders.

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·March 14, 2022·4 min read

Air Pollution Linked to Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents

An increase in depressive symptoms in adolescence has been linked to ozone exposure as a result of air pollution, even in areas that meet air quality standards.

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·March 12, 2022·5 min read

Identification of New Rare Genetic Mutation Provides Answers for Families

Histone H4 mutations in the spool cause intellectual disabilities and developmental delays, a new study reports.

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·March 11, 2022·4 min read

Air Pollution Can Harm Pregnancy by Affecting Gene Expression in the Placenta

Study reveals significant changes in the expression of multiple genes in the placenta associated with exposure to UFP air pollution. Additionally, researchers reported noticeable reductions in fetal and placental length, and fetal weight in those with low dose UFP exposure.

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·March 11, 2022·6 min read

Highly Accurate Tool for the Detection of Autism as Early as 12 Months of Age

The SACS-R detection tool is extremely accurate at detecting autism in young children, a new study reports.

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·March 10, 2022·4 min read

How Toddler-Mother Attachment Impacts Adolescent Brain and Behavior

Teens who had an insecure attachment to their mothers as toddlers are more likely to overestimate the trustworthiness of strangers, a new study reports.

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·March 9, 2022·4 min read

How Early Life Experiences May Affect Brain Wiring

Early life experiences may affect neural wiring patterns that can lead to the development of ASD, schizophrenia, and epilepsy later in life, a new study reports.

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·March 7, 2022·2 min read

Uncovering How Immune Cells Nurture Brain Connections

A new study in mice finds microglia help neurons grow synapses critical for cognitive function.

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·March 7, 2022·5 min read

Lead Exposure in Last Century Shrunk IQ Scores of Half of Americans

Early-life exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas reduced the IQ of around 170 million Americans, a new study reports.

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·March 6, 2022·6 min read

Transgender Youth on Puberty Blockers and Gender-Affirming Hormones Have Lower Rates of Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Social support, in addition to access to gender-affirming hormones and puberty blockers, helps reduce depression and suicidal ideation in young transgender people.