Mitochondrial function may explain link between intelligence, health and aging
Mitochondrial function may help explain the link between intelligence, general health and aging. ... Read More...
University of Missouri Columbia
Some women could be more susceptible to PTSD than others
Oxytocin and cortisol levels are higher in women with dissociative PTSD.... Read More...
Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers
Teenagers who regularly eat breakfast with their parents have a more positive body image than those who skip the meal or do not eat with their family.... Read More...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Inflammation and Organ Dysfunction
A new study makes the case that obstructive sleep apnea should be viewed as a low grade chronic inflammatory disease.... Read More...
A Single Binge Drinking Episode Affects Gene that Regulates Sleep
Researchers report a single instance of binge drinking could alter a gene associated with sleep regulation.... Read More...
Link Between Neurotransmitter Imbalance and Brain Connectivity in Those with ASD
Researchers have identified a link between neurotransmitter imbalance and brain connectivity in brain areas associated with social communication and language in those with ASD.... Read More...
Researchers Find Clues to Treating Psychosis
A new study reveals fMRI imaging and behavioral measures could be biomarkers for predicting those at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers report people at risk of psychosis have problems in activating the striatum when they receive feedback based learning.... Read More...
How Melatonin Promotes Sleep
According to a new study, melatonin works by suppressing neurons that keep you awake and alert. The findings could pave the way for new treatments for insomnia. ... Read More...
New Model Could Uncover Important Answers in Alzheimer’s Research
Researchers have developed a new rat model of Alzheimer's disease that can be used to study the accumulation of amyloid plaques.... Read More...
Genetic Targets for ASD Identified
A new computational method has been able to link several targeted genes to ASD.... Read More...
Addressing Domestic Violence Should be Part of Recovery Plan During Natural Disasters
Natural disasters cause significant distress and stress to those affected. Previous studies have shown incidences of domestic violence become more prevalent and severe following a natural disaster. To help victims of domestic violence, researchers have proposed a new framework that can help them during and after the disasters.... Read More...
Diet Not Connected to GI Problems in Autistic Children
A study recently presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research suggests gastrointestinal problems commonly seen in children with ASD may be a result of stress, and not diet, as previously assumed. ... Read More...