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Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Greater Risk of Mental Illness

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers report an elevated risk of women with inflammatory bowel disease being diagnosed with mental health problems after giving birth. The study reports that for every 43 pregnancies, there is one case of a new mental illness diagnosis for women with IBD compared to women without the condition.... Read More...

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First Pregnancy After Robot Assisted Uterus Transplant

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

Researchers report a woman who underwent revolutionary robotic uterine transplant surgery is now pregnant. The child will be the first born following a transplant using the new robotic surgical technique.... Read More...

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Link Between Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia Confirmed

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2018

A new study confirms the link between vitamin D deficiency in newborns and an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life. Researchers report those born with a vitamin D deficiency had a 44% increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as adults.... Read More...

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Babies Kicking in the Womb Are Creating a Map of Their Bodies

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2018

A new study reports kicks and movements of unborn babies in the womb allow the child to map their bodies and assist in the eventual exploration of their surroundings.... Read More...

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Women Who Give Birth to Boys More Likely to Develop Postnatal Depression

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

A new study reports women who give birth to boys are at a 79% increased risk of developing postnatal depression than those who birth girls. Researchers also note that women who experience birth complications are 174% more likely to develop PND.... Read More...

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Cognitive Changes in Offspring of Heavy Cannabis Users: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

A new study reports prenatal exposure to cannabis could cause alterations in brain development, negatively impacting cognitive function as adults.... Read More...

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Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Not Linked to ASD Risk

Neuroscience NewsOctober 31, 2018

A new study reports prenatal exposure to common antidepressants and antipsychotics does not increase the risk of a child developing autism.... Read More...

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Link Between ADHD and High Fluoride Levels in Pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

Researchers report higher levels of urinary fluoride during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of ADHD in school aged children. The study reports prenatal fluoride exposure is most strongly associated with inattentive behavior and cognitive problems in the children.... Read More...

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Previous Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory Loss

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

A new study reports mother rats who received hormone replacement therapy responded worse to memory and spatial learning tasks than those who had not given birth. Researchers suggest a woman's reproductive history could impact how the brain responds to hormones later in life.... Read More...

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Effects of High Fat Diet May Be Passed on For Three Generations

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2018

Researchers report high fat diet in female mice can have an epigenetic effect on future generations. The study found high fat diets had lead to an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance and addictive behaviors over three generations of offspring. ... Read More...

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Pregnant Women Recognize Baby Expressions Differently Depending on Mental Health History

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2018

Pregnant women with a history of bipolar disorder have a difficult time recognizing specific emotions in facial expressions, a new study reveals. ... Read More...

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Postnatal Depression Could be Linked to Fewer Daylight Hours During Late Pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 27, 2018

A new study reports women who are in their third trimester of pregnancy during months with less day light are at an increased risk of developing postnatal depression.... Read More...

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Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

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Psychology

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Greater Risk of Mental Illness

First Pregnancy After Robot Assisted Uterus Transplant

Link Between Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia Confirmed

Babies Kicking in the Womb Are Creating a Map of Their Bodies

Women Who Give Birth to Boys More Likely to Develop Postnatal Depression

Cognitive Changes in Offspring of Heavy Cannabis Users: Rat Study

Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Not Linked to ASD Risk

Link Between ADHD and High Fluoride Levels in Pregnancy

Previous Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory Loss

Effects of High Fat Diet May Be Passed on For Three Generations

Pregnant Women Recognize Baby Expressions Differently Depending on Mental Health History

Postnatal Depression Could be Linked to Fewer Daylight Hours During Late Pregnancy