Antidepressant Drug Enhance Feelings of Control in DepressionA new study reports the way antidepressants affect learning about control and helplessness could explain why the therapeutic effects take time, as well as why their effectiveness differs among people.Read More
‘Carrots and Sticks’ Fail to Change Behavior in Cocaine AddictionA new study might help to explain why people continue to take drug, even though they are aware of the negative consequences and why they find their behavior so hard to change.Read More
How Your Workplace Could Be Affecting Your Brain FunctionA new study shows that lack of stimulation and working in a dirty environment has long term impact on cognitive health for employees.Read More
Epilepsy in Immediate Family Member Increases Your Risk of Autism DiagnosisAccording to a new study, having a first degree family member with epilepsy may increase a person's chances of being diagnosed with autism.Read More
Single Species of Gut Bacteria Can Reverse Autism Related Social Behavior: Mouse StudyResearchers culture a strain of Lactobacillus reuteri from human breast milk and introduced it to mice. They discovered treatment with this bacterial strain appeared to rescue social behaviors.Read More
Map of Teenage Brain Provides Evidence of Link Between Antisocial Behavior and Brain DevelopmentA new neuroimaging study reports teens with serious antisocial behavioral problems have significant differences in brain structure than their peers.Read More
Link Between Daytime Mood and Sleep Duration in TeensInsufficient sleep or fluctuations in sleep patterns are associated with negative moods in teens, and bad moods tend to predict unusually bad sleep the next night.Read More
Simple Numbers Game Appears to Improve Math Skills in KidsResearchers report they have been able to help kindergarten aged children to improve their arithmetic performance with the help of a simple computerized numbers game.Read More
Emotionally Positive Situation Boost Memory for Similar Future EventsA new study reports combining a positive emotional component with a given stimulus promotes memory for future stimuli of the same type.Read More
Direct Evidence of Ultra Fast Response to Fear in the Human AmygdalaA new study reports the amygdala is able to detect threats in the visual environment in ultra fast time.Read More
Postpartum Depression Least Severe Form of Depression in MothersDepression that begins during pregnancy may be more severe because it can last longer and go undetected, a new study reports.Read More
Making Art Reduces Stress HormonesNo matter whether you're a Rembrandt or can just about manage to draw a stick figure, creating art can help to reduce cortisol levels, a new study reports.Read More