Lower attention ability in adolescence predicts substance use in later life

byTrinity College DublinSignificant correlations between sustained attention and substance use across timepoints. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.97150.3Lower attention abilit

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Lower attention ability in adolescence predicts substance use in later life

byTrinity College DublinSignificant correlations between sustained attention and substance use across timepoints. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.97150.3Lower attention abilit

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Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc

Updated on: June 07,2024 4

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc

Updated on:June 07,2024 4

Large study finds children with skin diseases suffer stigma, bullying and depression

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe majority of children and teens with chronic skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, alopecia areata (hair loss) and vitiligo

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Large study finds children with skin diseases suffer stigma, bullying and depression

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe majority of children and teens with chronic skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, alopecia areata (hair loss) and vitiligo

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Eating, socializing or exploring: How the brain switches between different behaviors

by Blandina Mangelkramer,Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergRepresentations of innate behaviors during beta oscillations in the LH. a, Examples of behavior-dependent firing rate cha

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Eating, socializing or exploring: How the brain switches between different behaviors

by Blandina Mangelkramer,Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergRepresentations of innate behaviors during beta oscillations in the LH. a, Examples of behavior-dependent firing rate cha

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Nixing narcolepsy nightmares: Novel therapeutic approach used to combat nightmares, first-of-its-kind study shows

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityNightmare severity for each participant at baseline and posttreatment. Scores above 10 are indicative of nightmare disorder. CBT-N, Cognitive Behaviou

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Nixing narcolepsy nightmares: Novel therapeutic approach used to combat nightmares, first-of-its-kind study shows

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityNightmare severity for each participant at baseline and posttreatment. Scores above 10 are indicative of nightmare disorder. CBT-N, Cognitive Behaviou

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Beyond algorithms: The role of human empathy in AI-enhanced therapy

byHebrew University of JerusalemAn illustration of different patients’ possible needs and their possible benefit from AI intervention or a human connection in therapy. AI: artificial intelligenc

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Beyond algorithms: The role of human empathy in AI-enhanced therapy

byHebrew University of JerusalemAn illustration of different patients’ possible needs and their possible benefit from AI intervention or a human connection in therapy. AI: artificial intelligenc

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Rapid relief for the severely depressed? There’s a catch.

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Rapid relief for the severely depressed? There’s a catch.

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Bright light exposure tied to sleep regularity and reduced depression symptoms

by Harvard GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy might more time in the sun boost a person's mood? A new study led by investigators at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital su

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Bright light exposure tied to sleep regularity and reduced depression symptoms

by Harvard GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy might more time in the sun boost a person's mood? A new study led by investigators at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital su

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Epigenetics: Can we change our genes? - BBC World Service

How can identical twins with identical genomes acquire different characteristics over their lifetimes?

Updated on: December 25,2024 0

Epigenetics: Can we change our genes? - BBC World Service

How can identical twins with identical genomes acquire different characteristics over their lifetimes?

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New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

by Scarlett Smout, Katrina Champion and Lauren Gardner,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsJudging byrecent headlinesand policy ideas, you might think screen time is

Updated on: July 11,2024 0

New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

by Scarlett Smout, Katrina Champion and Lauren Gardner,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsJudging byrecent headlinesand policy ideas, you might think screen time is

Updated on:July 11,2024 0

Researchers show chemical found naturally in cannabis may reduce anxiety-inducing effects of THC

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineA Johns Hopkins Medicine-led team has shown that d-limonene (left side of graphic), an essential oil derived from citrus—and found in cannabis—signif

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Researchers show chemical found naturally in cannabis may reduce anxiety-inducing effects of THC

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineA Johns Hopkins Medicine-led team has shown that d-limonene (left side of graphic), an essential oil derived from citrus—and found in cannabis—signif

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Is it safe to give jet-lagged children melatonin to help them sleep?

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDealing with time zone changes and jet lag can eat into the time we have to enjoy our holiday, or make adjusting to life at hom

Updated on: July 19,2024 0

Is it safe to give jet-lagged children melatonin to help them sleep?

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDealing with time zone changes and jet lag can eat into the time we have to enjoy our holiday, or make adjusting to life at hom

Updated on:July 19,2024 0