FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 5, 2023·3 min readDo Altered Gut Microbes Affect Risk of ADHD?The Candida albicans species of gut bacteria are abundant in children with ADHD. Candida albicans increase the permeability of cells lining the intestines. This may create a "leaky gut" that allows bacteria to flow into the bloodstream and ultimately results in inflammation throughout the body and brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 22, 2023·2 min readAre There Sex-Based Differences in Brain Development During Early Childhood?Researchers found sex differences and developmental changes in the brain's white matter in infants and five-year-old children.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 25, 2023·2 min readCould a New Test That Detects Dopamine Levels Help Diagnose Neurological Diseases?A new test that measures dopamine levels in biological fluids could help with the detection of depression, Parkinson's disease, and other disordered marked by abnormal dopamine levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 11, 2023·2 min readDoes Social Isolation Affect Older Adults’ Risk of Developing Dementia?Older adults who face social isolation have a 28% increased risk of developing dementia than those who have frequent social interactions.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2023·1 min readFree Symptom Questionnaire May Help Indicate Whether a Child Has AutismA freely available new questionnaire of measures of autism symptoms can help screen for ASD and monitor symptoms over time.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 7, 2022·2 min readNew Genes Linked to Multiple Sclerosis DiscoveredStudy identified three new genes that appear to be involved in the pathologies associated with multiple sclerosis.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 10, 2022·4 min readInflammatory Breast Cancer Patients at Higher Risk of Cancer Spread to the BrainIndividuals with a rare type of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer are at greater risk of their cancer spreading to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 21, 2022·2 min readDoes Stress Make It More Difficult to Become Pregnant?Stress can reduce a woman's ability to become pregnant during her menstrual cycle, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 21, 2022·2 min readDo Sleep Timing and Duration Affect Dementia Risk?Dementia risk was 69% higher in older adults who slept for more than 8 hours per night, and 2 times higher for those who went to bed before 9 pm.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 8, 2022·2 min readHow to Deal With Sleep Problems During Heat WavesMany people experience sleep problems during hotter weather. Researchers address ways in which we can help to get a good night's sleep during hot weather.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 8, 2022·3 min readCan Good Dental Health Help Protect Against Cognitive Decline and Dementia?Good dental health can help protect against cognitive decline and dementia. Tooth decay was associated with a 23% increased risk of cognitive decline and a 21% increased risk of dementia.Read More
