Maternal illness may reshape fetal brain development through epigenetics
Neurodevelopmental conditions, which include autism spectrum disorders, ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), and more, impact around ten percent of the…
Breastmilk from cannabis users showed differences, but cannabis may not be the whole story
With just two human studies directly examining how cannabis use relates to breast milk nutrients and immune components,…
Molecular switch ERBB4 linked to broad range of Alzheimer’s pathologies
What if amyloid plaques are not the whole story of Alzheimer’s disease? New research suggests that a broad…
Early-onset epilepsy tied to lower academic achievement
Childhood epilepsy is linked to significantly poorer exam grades and long term educational attainment, with the lowest levels…
NIH funds smartphone platform to improve driving safety for teens
Dr. Jeffrey Keller, Hibernia National Bank/Edward G. Schleider Endowed Chair at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and Sara…
Study maps how birth order tracks disease risk across 10 million siblings
Across millions of US siblings, researchers mapped 569 diagnoses to examine where birth-order patterns diverge and whether they…
Motor abnormalities may predict multiple mental health disorders
Motor issues-such as coordination problems, motor slowing, or sudden, uncontrolled movements-have been recognized as signs of psychological disorders…
Genetic markers for ADHD influence early toddler activity levels
A toddler’s activity levels are influenced by genetic differences, with some of the same genetic markers also linked to Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according…
Longer breastfeeding links to fewer ADHD symptoms in children
Children who were fully breastfed for longer periods showed modestly fewer ADHD symptoms from ages 3 to 8,…
Study reframes ADHD as disorder of energy regulation
The number of people in Europe diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has continued to rise steadily,…
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…