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,…
Parents’ Age, Ancestry, and Habits Shape New DNA Mutations
Summary: A massive genomic study has revealed that parental age, ancestry, and smoking habits subtly influence the number…
Babies Fight COVID Differently Than Anyone Else
Summary: Infants hospitalized with severe COVID-19 mount an immune response that looks entirely different from that of adults…
Early ADHD Treatment May Mean Years on Medication
Summary: A large Finnish registry study reveals that many children, especially boys who begin ADHD medication between ages…
AI Handwriting Analysis May Catch Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Early
Summary: A new AI-driven tool developed by researchers could revolutionize how educators and clinicians screen for dyslexia and…