Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Autistic youth born in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to have symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than youth born in more resourced communities, according to a new study led by researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute. This is the first time that researchers have examined how neighborhood factors relate to ADHD in autistic and non-autistic …
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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and eating disorders, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. The title of the article is: “Increased prevalence of binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa in women with …
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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A major breakthrough in understanding the mechanism of sleep offers new opportunities for treating sleep disorders and related neuropsychiatric disorders: scientists have identified the melatonin receptor MT1 as a key regulator of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. REM sleep is crucial for dreaming, memory consolidation, and emotional regulation. In the brain, the melatonin MT1 receptor influences …
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Credit: CC0 Public Domain A cardiovascular health construct based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8, but enhanced with a ninth psychological health metric, strongly predicts total and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. The findings are published in JACC: Progress. “Psychological health is multidimensional and includes positive mental states …
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Julie Brefczynski-Lewis (left), a research assistant professor at WVU School Medicine, and students Colson Glover (center) and Nanda K. Siva demonstrate a walking PET scan at WVU Health Sciences. Credit: (WVU/Davidson Chan) An upright neuroimaging device developed by West Virginia University neuroscientists, physicists and engineers that allows patients to move while undergoing a brain scan could help prioritize the development …
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Credit: cottonbro studio from Pexels Mom always said, “Choose your friends wisely.” Now, a study led by a Rutgers Health professor shows she was right: Their traits can pass on to you, especially the ones in their genes. A groundbreaking study has found that the genetic makeup of adolescent peers may have long-term consequences for an individual’s risk of drug …
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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As the U.S. government weighs major policy decisions regarding social media, including a potential forced sale of TikTok and new legislation to protect young users, the comprehensiveness of the research underlying these decisions is coming under scrutiny. A 2024 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) titled “Social media and adolescent health“can …
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Credit: CC0 Public Domain Women who develop gestational diabetes are not more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer later in life, according to a study of nearly three-quarters of a million mothers to be presented at the World Health Organization this year. Annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD; Madrid, September 9-13). Gestational diabetes, …
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There’s good news for parents concerned about teens’ mental health: After 57% of U.S. teenage girls surveyed reported feeling “persistent sadness” in 2021, that number dropped slightly to 53% in 2023, new government data shows. In the latest biennial survey of over 20,000 high school students across the country, the Survey on risk behaviour among young peopleResearchers from the US …
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Credit: Vitaly Gariev from Pexels Body paint, uneven socks, hidden trinkets: what do they have in common when they chase fame on the biggest stage? In the competitive sports world, where every move counts, athletes often turn to rituals and superstitions to find solace and boost their confidence. These unique habits can also apply to fans. Some sports fans believe …
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