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·February 9, 2023·6 min read

‘Just as Deadly’: Inside the Mind of a Female Serial Killer

Female serial killers are considered fairly anomalous. Research into females who commit serial killings has been pretty limited, until now. Researchers have identified certain characteristics of female serial killers, finding they tend to be white, married at least once, of at least average intelligence, and are more likely to be employed in healthcare professions.

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·January 23, 2023·4 min read

Pop-up Electrode Device Could Help With 3D Mapping of the Brain

A newly developed pop-up electrode device can assist with 3D brain mapping by gathering in-depth information about individual neurons and their interactions while limiting the potential of damaging brain tissue.

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·December 2, 2022·6 min read

Peanuts and Herbs and Spices May Positively Impact Gut Microbiome

Consuming one ounce of peanuts or adding one teaspoon of herbs and spices to your daily diet has a positive impact on the health of your gut bacteria and improves immune function.

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·November 12, 2022·4 min read

Breathing May Measurably Modulate Neural Responses Across Brain

Study reveals a potential link between respiration and neural activity changes in animal models.

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·November 3, 2022·7 min read

Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Result in Less Smoking in Anxious and Depressed Smokers

Lowering nicotine levels to non-addictive levels reduces smoking without worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety for those suffering from mental health disorders.

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·October 11, 2022·6 min read

Medical History May Help Predict Autism in Young Children

New machine learning models assess the connection between hundreds of clinical variables, including doctor visits and health records for seemingly unconnected conditions, to predict the likelihood of ASD in young children.

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·September 22, 2022·3 min read

Sufficient Sleep Associated With Life Satisfaction in Parents

Study shows sufficient sleep improves parents' mental health and overall well-being.

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·July 8, 2022·4 min read

Brain Regions Vulnerable to Disease May Lack Adequate Energy From Blood Supply

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.

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·July 6, 2022·3 min read

Depression in Fathers and Children Linked, Regardless of Genetic Relatedness

Paternal depression may contribute to adolescent depression and behavioral problems, regardless of whether or not the father and child are genetically related, researchers say.

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·June 29, 2022·7 min read

Helping Babies to Sleep More

Parenting skill training can help multiple babies in the same family sleep longer, providing much-needed extra rest for the parents.

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·June 15, 2022·5 min read

Losing a Grandmother May Trigger Rise in Depression for Some of Her Survivors

For up to 7 years following the death of a grandmother, adolescent males show a 50% increase in depression symptoms than their non-grieving peers. Mothers of girls were also at increased risk of depression.