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·October 9, 2018·3 min read

Why Some Childhood Abuse Victims are More Prone to Developing Certain Mental Illnesses

According to researchers, the severity of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and PTSD in childhood survivors of abuse may depend upon the time the abuse first took place, how long it lasted and the severity of the abuse. Sexual abuse of females also has a more detrimental effect on mental health than in males, the study reports.

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·August 25, 2020·4 min read

Frequent Soft Drink Consumption May Make Adolescents More Aggressive

Soft drink consumption during early adolescence predicted more aggressive behavior later in teen years. Aggressive behavior at 13 also predicted increased soft drink consumption at age 16. Soft drink consumption at 13 predicted fewer depressive symptoms, but depressive symptoms did not predict soda consumption. Findings suggest reducing soda consumption during adolescence could help curb aggressive behaviors.

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·January 6, 2017·5 min read

Vision Symptoms Following Concussion Limits a Child’s Ability to Return to Classroom

Vision problems following a concussion are associated with academic difficulties, a new study reports.

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·November 22, 2016·4 min read

Study Chronicles First Brain Bleed Tied To Energy Drinks

Researchers have presented the first known case of a patient experiencing hemorrhagic stroke following consumption of an energy drink.

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·January 5, 2020·3 min read

Extra benefit from epilepsy neurostimulators, reducing comorbid neuropsychiatric symptoms

Neurostimulation implants used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy also help to reduce mental health symptoms in patients.

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·February 3, 2017·4 min read

Brain Plasticity: How Adult Born Neurons Get Wired

Researchers report adult neurogenesis not only helps increase the number of cells in a neural network, it also promotes plasticity in the existing network. Additionally, they have identified the role the Bax gene plays in synaptic pruning.

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·July 2, 2019·4 min read

A NEAT discovery about memory

NEAT1, a noncoding RNA appears to play a significant role in memory formation.

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·July 5, 2019·10 min read

Autism and sensory processing: Avoiding the sensory overload at the root of meltdowns

Sensory processing difficulties associated with ASD, ADHD, and PTSD often result in 'meltdown' behaviors. While researchers are making headway into discovering the mechanisms behind sensory dysfunction, many in society do not understand the implications of the disorder. Researchers tackle how to prevent meltdowns associated with sensory processing disorders, and consider how social inclusion can help break the stigma.

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·March 3, 2017·5 min read

Further Evidence For Link Between Gut Bacteria and Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports Parkinson's disease and some of the medications used to treat the condition have distinct effects on the bacteria that make up the gut microbiome.

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·October 2, 2017·5 min read

Preventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral Infections

A study in Nature Immunology reports on the mechanism that helps to prevent autoimmune diseases from developing following infection. Researchers report a population of immune cells develop during late stages of the immune response to influenza infection.