Researchers develop new tool to study autism risk factors

by Clara Turnage,University of MississippiGraphical abstract. Credit:Neurotoxicology and Teratology(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2025.107548University of Mississippi researchers have developed a new tool

Updated on: January 05,2026

Researchers develop new tool to study autism risk factors

by Clara Turnage,University of MississippiGraphical abstract. Credit:Neurotoxicology and Teratology(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2025.107548University of Mississippi researchers have developed a new tool

Updated on:January 05,2026

AI-assisted device may improve autism care access

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccess to autism evaluations through specialty health care is notorious for long wait times across the United States. In Missouri, many famili

Updated on: January 03,2026

AI-assisted device may improve autism care access

byUniversity of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccess to autism evaluations through specialty health care is notorious for long wait times across the United States. In Missouri, many famili

Updated on:January 03,2026

Bright, flickering and flashing lights really can be bad for you—how to have a visually comfortable Christmas

by Catherine Manning, Arnold J Wilkins,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt is the time of year when decorations appear everywhere and everyone has a preferred style, from bright flash

Updated on: January 24,2026

Bright, flickering and flashing lights really can be bad for you—how to have a visually comfortable Christmas

by Catherine Manning, Arnold J Wilkins,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt is the time of year when decorations appear everywhere and everyone has a preferred style, from bright flash

Updated on:January 24,2026

Mitochondria may be missing link between mental health and brain function

byAssociation for Psychological ScienceActivation of neuroendocrine mediators by psychosocial stressors. Psychosocial stressors activate pathways that release stress mediators (norepinephrine, epineph

Updated on: February 15,2026

Mitochondria may be missing link between mental health and brain function

byAssociation for Psychological ScienceActivation of neuroendocrine mediators by psychosocial stressors. Psychosocial stressors activate pathways that release stress mediators (norepinephrine, epineph

Updated on:February 15,2026

Familial patterns in criminal conviction risk observed among individuals with ADHD

byElsevierCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA largescale, comprehensive study has found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of being convicted of

Updated on: February 06,2026

Familial patterns in criminal conviction risk observed among individuals with ADHD

byElsevierCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA largescale, comprehensive study has found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of being convicted of

Updated on:February 06,2026

Holding back: Team reveals mechanisms behind difficulty in suppressing laughter

byUniversity of GöttingenTest subject in the experiment: Electrodes on the skin measure the activity of the facial muscles. The colorful picture puzzle is intended to distract from the joke. Immediate

Updated on: February 09,2026

Holding back: Team reveals mechanisms behind difficulty in suppressing laughter

byUniversity of GöttingenTest subject in the experiment: Electrodes on the skin measure the activity of the facial muscles. The colorful picture puzzle is intended to distract from the joke. Immediate

Updated on:February 09,2026

People with ADHD may be more creative because they let their minds wander

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research confirms that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can be linked to increased creativity and sugge

Updated on: January 04,2026

People with ADHD may be more creative because they let their minds wander

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research confirms that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can be linked to increased creativity and sugge

Updated on:January 04,2026

AI chatbots could help reduce mental health stigma

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: Matheus Bertelli from PexelsNew Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT may help reduce mental health stigma, parti

Updated on: January 10,2026

AI chatbots could help reduce mental health stigma

byEdith Cowan UniversityCredit: Matheus Bertelli from PexelsNew Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT may help reduce mental health stigma, parti

Updated on:January 10,2026

New therapy could offer hope for psychosis patients struggling with disturbing mental images

Updated on: November 26,2025

New therapy could offer hope for psychosis patients struggling with disturbing mental images

Updated on:November 26,2025

Meningococcal disease leaves long-term impact on adolescent survivors, research reveals

Updated on: October 25,2025

Meningococcal disease leaves long-term impact on adolescent survivors, research reveals

Updated on:October 25,2025

Tylenol during pregnancy: No strong evidence ties use to autism or ADHD risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExisting evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth e

Updated on: January 12,2026

Tylenol during pregnancy: No strong evidence ties use to autism or ADHD risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExisting evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth e

Updated on:January 12,2026

Seasonal allergies may increase suicide risk: New research

Updated on: October 25,2025

Seasonal allergies may increase suicide risk: New research

Updated on:October 25,2025