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·November 6, 2019·2 min read

Study questions video games’ effects on violent behavior

A new study backs previous findings that there is not enough evidence to support the view that violent video games lead to acts of violence.

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·September 5, 2019·1 min read

Study examines personality and motivation in relation to internet gaming disorder

Researchers identify predictors for those at risk of internet gaming disorder (IGD). Those most at risk for developing IGD are male, have neurotic or introverted personality traits, and are motivated to acquire in-game achievements.

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·September 5, 2019·2 min read

Migraines linked to higher risk of dementia

Migraines significantly increase the risk of developing all types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 7, 2019·2 min read

Low vitamin D levels linked to non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Vitamin D supplementation may help reduce some of the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·August 7, 2019·2 min read

Study examines cannabis’ effects on brain neurochemistry

Study evaluates the effects of regular cannabis use on cortical dopamine function in youth at high risk of psychosis.

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·July 3, 2019·2 min read

Study provides insights into depression in people with inflammatory bowel disease

A link between disease activity in those with inflammatory bowel disease and less positive biases in emotional regulation could explain a higher risk of depression in those with IBD.

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·June 5, 2019·2 min read

Alzheimer’s therapy may help overcome opioid addiction

Galantamine, a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease, shows promise in helping break opioid addiction.

Diagram shows the evolution of problem behaviors in children

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·June 5, 2019·2 min read

Epilepsy drugs during pregnancy linked with later childhood behavioral problems

Women who take certain antiepilepsy medications while pregnant have an increased risk of their children experiencing behavioral problems as they grow up.

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·April 3, 2019·2 min read

Psychostimulants play a major role in fatal strokes among young adults

Psychostimulant use in young adults is correlated with an increased risk of stroke.

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·January 25, 2019·3 min read

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Our Genes

Study reveals sleep deprivation is associated with lower DNA repair gene expression and more breaks in DNA. The damage to DNA may explain the increased risk of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases in those who are sleep deprived.

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·January 9, 2019·3 min read

Negative Social Media Behaviors Associated with Depression in Millennials

Researchers link social media factors to major depressive disorder in Millennials. The study found those with MDD were less likely to post photos of themselves with other people and reported having less social media followers.