Family conflict and peer pressure drive teen mental health risks
A new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis provides some answers. Published…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
New MRI correction method reveals brain structure differences in children with ADHD
Over five percent of children and adolescents are diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) globally. This condition is…
Understanding the role of paraventricular thalamic nucleus in bipolar disorder pathophysiology
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of depression and mania. It…
Study identifies a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder
Researchers have identified a promising new strategy for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). A novel study found that…
Special von Economo neurons may hold key to super-sharp memory in 80+ superagers
A 25-year study of ‘superagers’ reveals the brain and lifestyle factors that help some older adults defy typical…