Vaping may raise cognitive impairment risk in young adults, study finds
A Thailand-based study found that young adults who used e-cigarettes were far more likely to screen as at…
Researchers uncover a chain of molecular events behind early brain changes in Alzheimer’s
For the millions of people who carry the gene APOE4, the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s…
Study finds addiction risk tied to reward and impulse genes
Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how…
Study finds treatment gap for young ADHD patients with substance use disorders
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 12%–13% of adolescents in the United States, according to some…
Brain imaging study reveals distinct subtypes of ADHD in children
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often talked about as if it were a single condition. But anyone who works…
Study finds ADHD symptoms linked to higher internet addiction risk in college students
New research explores how attention difficulties, sleep disruption, and cognitive control challenges intersect with internet use patterns, highlighting…
Brain imaging reveals how stimulant drugs improve performance in ADHD
Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including…
Study finds sharp rise in prescriptions for stimulant medications used to treat ADHD
A new Ontario-based study has found a significant rise in prescriptions for stimulant medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds
Nov 11 2025 An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental…
Researchers discover how a brain circuit allows eating despite anxiety
How do mammals manage to eat in situations that cause anxiety, step into exposed spaces, or slow down…
CogLinks model reveals how the brain adapts to changing rules
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…