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·May 6, 2018·4 min read

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Teenage Brain

When trying to understand the teenage brain, researchers need to focus on individual differences, a new paper suggests.

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·March 4, 2018·4 min read

Letting Kids Taste Alcohol May Lead to Drinking Problems in Late Adolescence

Researchers report allowing children to taste alcohol may lead to an increased risk of developing drinking problems during late adolescence.

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·February 8, 2018·4 min read

Suicide Spikes After Death of Robin Williams

A new PLOS ONE study reveals there was a 10 percent increase in suicides in the months following Robin Williams' death. Researchers report, significantly, there was a 32 percent increase in suffocation suicides in the 5 months following Williams' death by the same method.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

Increased Air Pollution Linked to Bad Teenage Behavior

USC researchers report air pollution could have an impact on teenage behavior. The study found particle matter 2.5 can enter the brain, causing inflammation and damage to brain networks associated with emotion and decision making.

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·December 11, 2017·7 min read

Industrial Revolution Left a Damaging Psychological Imprint on Today’s Populations

People who are historically more reliant on the coal industry tend to have more negative personality traits, University of Cambridge researchers report. The researchers believe this could be a lasting effect of the Industrial Revolution.

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·August 6, 2017·2 min read

So Lonely I Could Die: Social Isolation Greater Public Health Threat Than Obesity

According to researchers, social isolation and loneliness significantly increase the risk for premature death.

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·January 31, 2017·7 min read

Air Pollution May Lead to Dementia in Older Women

Researchers report older women living in areas with fine particulate matter exceeding the EPA's standard are at significantly higher risk of developing dementia.