A new study reports the combination of a toxic herbicide and lectins may trigger Parkinsonism after the toxins travel from the stomach to the brain.
An experimental diet that reduced the intake of omega-6 fatty acids and increased omega-3 fatty acids improved mood variability in those with bipolar disorder.
Genetic mutations in the capsid of JCPyV may allow virus to escape antibodies.
Exploring the relationship between emotion and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report emotions may function as a stressor, promoting inflammation and causing pain symptoms.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts the lives of 5% of adults in the US. Researchers explore the best ways in which sufferers of SAD can improve their symptoms.
Researchers say brain areas associated with neurodegenerative diseases tend to have less dense vascular networks which supply the brain with energy via the blood. The findings shed light on how the neurovascular system plays a role in the development of neurodegeneration.
Cortical thickness and regional brain connectivity pay an equally important role in linking brain and behavior.
Male children with isolated GnRH deficiency (IGD), a rare endocrine disorder associated with a lack of sex hormone during the second trimester of development, report more gender non-conformity than males without IGD. The same was not true for females with IGD.
When presented with a meal, the food a child dislikes is a stronger indicator of what they will eat compared to food they like.
43% of children who experience insomnia continue to experience symptoms of the sleep disorder during adolescence and into adulthood.
Researchers say toddlers who are wary of new toys also tend to be less accepting of new foods. They suggest early food attitudes may stem from a child's personality and temperament.
A close relationship with fathers has broad and positive effects across adolescence for both male and female children.
