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Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants

Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants

by Lauren Kirschman,University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA parent interacting with a baby is a heart-warming and universal scene. The parent speaks in a high-pitched voice—known as &

Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants

by Lauren Kirschman,University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA parent interacting with a baby is a heart-warming and universal scene. The parent speaks in a high-pitched voice—known as &
Social media affects people's views on mental illness, study finds

Social media affects people's views on mental illness, study finds

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven subtle differences in the wording of social media messages may be enough to sway young people's beliefs about depress

Social media affects people's views on mental illness, study finds

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven subtle differences in the wording of social media messages may be enough to sway young people's beliefs about depress
Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de

Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal de
AI tools and parent support could be keys to unlock perfectionism

AI tools and parent support could be keys to unlock perfectionism

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe quest to find ideal therapy for perfectionism, a condition showing alarming growth among very young people, has moved online—with resea

AI tools and parent support could be keys to unlock perfectionism

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe quest to find ideal therapy for perfectionism, a condition showing alarming growth among very young people, has moved online—with resea
Joint problem solving: Study investigates how couples cope with rheumatoid arthritis

Joint problem solving: Study investigates how couples cope with rheumatoid arthritis

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Sơn Bờm from PexelsAn Australian-first study has lifted the lid on how couples living with rheumatoid arthritis cope with the debilitating disease, finding that thos

Joint problem solving: Study investigates how couples cope with rheumatoid arthritis

byFlinders UniversityCredit: Sơn Bờm from PexelsAn Australian-first study has lifted the lid on how couples living with rheumatoid arthritis cope with the debilitating disease, finding that thos
Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

by University of North Carolina Health CareDiana O. Perkins, MD, MPH, is lead author of the study. Credit: UNC School of MedicineA new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina

Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

by University of North Carolina Health CareDiana O. Perkins, MD, MPH, is lead author of the study. Credit: UNC School of MedicineA new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina
High levels of glucose, triglycerides linked to psychiatric disorders, study says

High levels of glucose, triglycerides linked to psychiatric disorders, study says

by Elana GotkineHigh levels of glucose and triglycerides are associated with future risk for depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a studypublishedonline April 2

High levels of glucose, triglycerides linked to psychiatric disorders, study says

by Elana GotkineHigh levels of glucose and triglycerides are associated with future risk for depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a studypublishedonline April 2
Difficult teens can benefit from sport

Difficult teens can benefit from sport

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that high levels of physical activity in early adolescence can reduce depressive symptoms i

Difficult teens can benefit from sport

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that high levels of physical activity in early adolescence can reduce depressive symptoms i
New study reveals loneliness as a major concern in sport

New study reveals loneliness as a major concern in sport

by Callum Thomas,University of LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Lincoln have published a first of its kind study into loneliness in sport.This study,&nb

New study reveals loneliness as a major concern in sport

by Callum Thomas,University of LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Lincoln have published a first of its kind study into loneliness in sport.This study,&nb
Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health

Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health

by Liu Jia, Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Neuron (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.03.028Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Rece

Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health

by Liu Jia, Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Neuron (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.03.028Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Rece
Large study finds children with skin diseases suffer stigma, bullying and depression

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

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
Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for obsessive-compulsive disorder

Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for obsessive-compulsive disorder

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineVS recordings in patients with OCD show narrow band ~9 Hz power feature. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03125-0

Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for obsessive-compulsive disorder

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineVS recordings in patients with OCD show narrow band ~9 Hz power feature. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03125-0