Most Mental Illnesses Arise Without Family History
Summary: A massive Danish study shows that most mental illnesses—like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression—occur in people with…
ADHD-Linked Genes Raise Risk of Childhood Maltreatment
Summary: Children with higher genetic risk for ADHD are more likely to experience childhood maltreatment, a new study…
How Stress Sounds Amplify Pain and Inflammation
Summary: Pain isn’t just physical—it can be socially and emotionally transmitted. New research shows that ultrasonic vocalizations emitted…
Flavored Vapes Trigger Reward Centers Even Without Nicotine
Summary: A new study shows that some e-cigarette flavorings, like vanilla and cherry, can trigger reward-seeking behaviors in…
How the Brain Selects Between Perception and Memory
Summary: The brain constantly toggles between focusing on external sensory information and internal mental representations like memories, plans,…
Overactive Anterior Insula May Fuel Anxiety and Depression
Summary: New research shows that elevated glutamate-glutamine (Glx) levels in the anterior insular cortex (AIC) make people more…
Hormones Shape Love and Lust Differently in Male & Female Brains
Summary: New research uncovers how a hormonally tuned brain circuit in mice governs sex-specific mating behaviors. Scientists identified…
Playing Music Helps Older Brains Stay Sharp
Summary: Long-term musical training may help older adults maintain youthful brain patterns and better speech perception in noisy…
Weekly Injection Could Revolutionize Parkinson’s Treatment
Summary: Researchers have developed a long-acting weekly injection that delivers steady doses of levodopa and carbidopa, potentially transforming…
Why Women Face Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: Women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a disparity that can’t be…
Oxytocin Protects Mood During Sleep Loss
Summary: New research suggests oxytocin, the so-called “love hormone,” may help protect women from mood disturbances caused by…