Researchers show how neural and genetic factors influence the diagnosis of ADHD
For the study, the US-based research team turned to brain imaging analysis of certain regions in 315 participants aged 7-13,…
New gene discovery could lead to a blood test for early Alzheimer’s disease detection
A team of researchers at the University of California, San Diego unveiled a new PHGDH gene discovery that could pave…
Researchers show how emotional stress leads to structural changes in the brain
The study, published online in the peer-reviewed journal JNeurosci, was supported and funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Smoking cessation counseling and e-cigs may be effective for breaking the habit
Appearing in a study published by the American College of Cardiology, researchers there focused on nearly 370 participants in Canada,…
Study explores the beneficial effects of healthy dietary patterns on gut microbiome
The new study exploring the beneficial effects of healthy dietary patterns on gut microbiome was published in Nutrition Reviews.
Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder rose 10 percent in a recent CDC report
The report, although conducted by the CDC, a US-based health agency, also featured contributions by researchers at the Johns Hopkins…
Childhood adversities and affective problems may indicate executive cognitive dysfunction after surgical menopause
Participants were evaluated for executive cognitive function, early childhood adversities, and depressive symptoms.
Study uncovers a new neurodegenerative disorder resulting in convulsions in children
The new neurodegenerative condition, distinct from chronic neuroinflammation observed in other illnesses like Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia, were detailed…
Social anxiety disorder could be linked to inhibition of nonverbal synchrony
A new study suggests coping strategies may hinder nonverbal synchrony, increasing the risk of depicting one's own interactions with negative…
Tetrahydrocannabinol induces a range of neurotic symptoms in healthy people
The study was released online in Volume 7, Issue 4 of the peer-reviewed journal The Lancet Psychiatry.
Psychostimulants increase attention on the benefits of a task and not perceived costs
The study, conducted by Brown University, shines a new light into our understanding of cognitive mechanisms and the importance of…
Study explores how infectious pathogens might cause Alzheimer’s disease
A new study by Arizona State University explores the plausible theory of infectious pathogens or viruses triggering neurodegenerative illnesses, like…