Exercise Proven to Boost Kids’ Mental Health
Summary: A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in…
Researchers discover genetic mutation that disrupts brain growth in children
A team of international researchers has uncovered a new genetic cause for a rare developmental disorder that profoundly…
Different Autism Genes, Same Brain Signature
Summary: New research shows that different genetic forms of autism may produce a shared brain activity pattern, revealing…
Childhood Trauma Rewires the Brain Through Inflammation
Summary: Childhood trauma doesn’t just leave psychological scars—it biologically reshapes the brain through chronic neuroinflammation and structural changes,…
Infant Brain Wiring Predicts Emotional Growth Months Before It Shows
Summary: The brain’s white matter microstructure at just three months of age can predict how an infant’s emotions…
Night Owls More Impulsive Than Morning Larks
Summary: A new study reveals that adolescents who identify as “night owls” tend to be more impulsive than…
More Social Media, More Depression: Study Links Cause and Effect
Summary: A new study has found that as preteens increase their social media use, depressive symptoms also rise—but…
Blood Test Identifies Depression Risk in Teenagers
Summary: Researchers have identified nine blood-based microRNAs that are elevated in teens diagnosed with depression, offering a potential…
Long COVID Is Fueling a Mental Health Crisis in Children
Summary: A new study reveals that nearly 40% of children with long COVID are experiencing significant symptoms of…
Low Newborn Vitamin D Linked to Autism and Schizophrenia
Summary: Babies born with low vitamin D levels are more likely to develop mental disorders like ADHD, schizophrenia,…