Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 7, 2023·4 min readDepression and Anxiety Are Not Cancer Risk FactorsThe association between depression, anxiety and cancer risk has been a point of contention in scientific circles. In an new study a multi-national team refutes the idea that these mental health conditions are linked to most types of cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 19, 2023·3 min readPost-Retirement Cognitive Decline Varies by Race and EducationA new study highlights the varying rates of cognitive decline among different race and sex groups after retirement. White men showed the sharpest decline, while Black women experienced the least.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2023·3 min readTestosterone’s Dual Role in Brain Development: Affects Emotion Control Differently Across AgesHigher testosterone levels influence emotion control differently during adolescence and adulthood. Using brain imaging, they discovered a positive impact of testosterone on the engagement of the brain's anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) decreases from age 14 to 17, then flips by age 20.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 21, 2023·3 min readLaughter as Medicine: Humor Therapy Reduces Depression and Anxiety SymptomsHumor therapy might alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. The comprehensive study comprised 29 diverse studies from nine countries, involving 2,964 participants with depression, anxiety, or both.Read More
Neuroscience·June 7, 2023·3 min readMuscle Fat May Be A Harbinger of Cognitive DeclineA new study reports a correlation between increased muscle adiposity and an elevated risk of cognitive decline. Researchers found that a 5-year increase in thigh muscle fat was a standalone risk factor for cognitive deterioration.Read More
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
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·December 7, 2022·2 min readDoes Persistent Pain Impact Older Adults’ Physical Function, Cognition, and Well-Being?Persistent pain, which is common in those over the age of 65, was linked to meaningful declines in physical function and well-being.Read More
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
