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·June 19, 2025·5 min read

Pain Perception in Babies Develops in Stages After Birth

A new study shows that the networks responsible for processing pain in infants develop gradually, with emotional and cognitive pain responses maturing only after birth. Researchers scanned the brains of 372 infants, primarily born prematurely, to track how three brain subsystems related to pain perception matured over time.

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·June 19, 2025·6 min read

How Sleep Deprivation Amplifies Pain in Migraine

New research reveals that sleep deprivation alters how the brain processes pain in people with migraines. Using EEG and pain stimulation, scientists found that migraine sufferers’ brains respond differently after poor sleep, showing reduced ability to suppress pain signals.

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·June 19, 2025·7 min read

Addictive Screen Use, Not Time, Tied to Teen Suicide Risk

A major new study reveals that teens who develop compulsive patterns of digital use are at higher risk of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and mental health issues. Unlike total screen time, it’s the addictive nature of use—such as distress when not online or using screens to escape—that most strongly predicts poor outcomes.

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·June 19, 2025·5 min read

Multiple Brain Profiles May Underlie the Same Depressive Symptoms

A new study reveals that the same clinical signs of depression may stem from different brain profiles, highlighting both one-to-one and many-to-one brain-symptom mappings. Using brain imaging data from the UK Biobank, researchers found that even when patients experience similar symptoms, their underlying neurobiology may differ significantly.

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·June 19, 2025·4 min read

Childhood Emotion Struggles Linked to Teen Anxiety and Depression

Children who have trouble managing their emotions at age seven are more likely to experience anxiety and depression during their teenage years, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from the UK Millennium Cohort Study, tracking emotional development and mental health from childhood to age 17.

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·June 19, 2025·5 min read

Gut Bacteria, Food Insecurity, and Cognitive Risk Intertwined

A new study highlights how food insecurity may intensify the relationship between gut microbiome imbalances and cognitive impairment in adults. Analyzing data from 360 participants, researchers found specific bacterial “cliques” linked to poor cognitive outcomes, especially among those with limited access to nutritious food.

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·June 19, 2025·4 min read

Brain Age Gap May Predict Cognitive Decline

A new study reveals that the brain age gap—the difference between a brain’s biological age and chronological age—may influence how risk factors like diabetes and high blood pressure affect cognitive function. Using machine learning to analyze brain scans from over 1,400 older adults, researchers found that a greater brain age gap was linked to poorer thinking and memory skills.

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·June 19, 2025·6 min read

Gut Microbiome May Influence Bipolar Medication Response

A new review has examined how bipolar disorder medications interact with the gut microbiome, revealing important links between treatment response and gut microbial composition. Researchers analyzed 12 studies comparing the microbiomes of treated, untreated, and healthy individuals.

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·June 18, 2025·4 min read

Ear Wax Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Biomarkers

A novel screening method for Parkinson’s disease (PD) analyzes the volatile compounds in ear wax to detect early signs of the condition. Researchers found that four specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are significantly different in people with PD.

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·June 18, 2025·6 min read

New Genetic Link to OCD Found

Summary: In a groundbreaking study, researchers have linked rare “de novo” genetic mutations—copy number variants (CNVs)—to pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)....

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·June 18, 2025·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Increased Social Activity, Not Isolation

Contrary to popular belief, a new study suggests that people with a higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s may become more socially engaged—not less. Researchers analyzed data from over 500,000 individuals and found that higher-risk participants reported lower social isolation and more positive family interactions.

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·June 18, 2025·6 min read

How Memory and Habits Shape Mental Health Outcomes

Despite being rooted in science, evidence-based psychological treatments often fail to deliver lasting results because people forget much of what they learn and struggle to build new habits. A new study highlights the disconnect between what patients remember from therapy sessions and what they implement in real life.