Category: Health
Teens with ADHD Face Higher Risks of Anxiety and Depression
New research identifies the specific life factors that turn ADHD into anxiety and depression for millions of teenagers.
High-Fat Diets May Allow Gut Bacteria to Infiltrate the Brain
A new study reveals that a high-fat diet can turn the vagus nerve into a highway for gut bacteria to reach—and potentially inflame—the brain.
Major Risk Factor for Rare Early-Onset Dementia Found
Scientists discover a massive genetic risk factor for a rare form of FTD, proving that “personality-changing” dementia has a clear biological cause.
Overlooked Brainstem Pathway Discovered to Control Human Hands
New research reveals that an evolutionarily old pathway in the brainstem is a secret key to how humans use their hands.
Diverse Biological Roots of Alzheimer’s Revealed
Alzheimer’s doesn’t follow the same biological script for everyone, highlighting critical differences across racial and ethnic groups.
Healing Without the Hallucinations: The Next Generation of Psilocybin Therapy
Scientists have synthesized a new compound that delivers the benefits of magic mushrooms without the mind-altering side effects.
