Huntington's disease discovery opens door to a new class of treatments
New treatments for Huntington's disease could be on the horizon following research led by scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).
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New treatments for Huntington's disease could be on the horizon following research led by scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).
Smoking and vaping continued to decline among middle school and high school students in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey, released in July 2026. This annual…
Could feeling low make some judgments more objective? A large review offers an intriguing answer.
Experiencing trauma in childhood can lead to a lack of motivation and less pleasure from rewards—or anhedonia—later in life. In humans, childhood trauma is linked to changes in the activity of reward-related brain…
As we move through everyday life, our brains engage in a huge variety of cognitive tasks. For example, during a grocery run, we might have to recall the items for a recipe, remember where the clerk said the flour was…
Maybe they do not have reliable transportation. Maybe they are dealing with unstable housing, depression, family problems, withdrawal, or a work schedule they cannot control.” ...
This is armchair psychology—when someone with zero professional qualifications—no degree, no licence, no internship, nothing—makes speculations and psychological judgements about people’s behaviours, ...
La Fenice Centre for Neuro Integrative Health and Wellness is a frequency and light therapy clinic in Thornbury, Ontario. Co-founded by Deanna Pietramala and Nadine Meehan, it offers cellular health ...
Family trauma has the potential to cause psychological problems, such as emotional distress and dysfunctional communication, which could go on ...
Having the 'baby blues' is a common emotional response for mums after giving birth. They are often a symptom of the huge physical and hormonal changes experienced after pregnancy. Baby blues usually ...
In the past decade, debates over “cancel culture,” identity, and discrimination have become increasingly heated. Much of that discussion has centered on the mental health of people who identify as ...
A study found that teenagers who played a video game designed to provide one hour of weekly mental health education experienced reduced depression symptoms after one year. Researchers from Dartmouth ...
A research project that uses measurements of the brain's electrical activity to help with the treatment of ADHD in children has received funding from the Health Research Council. Neuroscience ...
Narcan was reportedly found at the scene of Hayden Panettiere's death. The drug, which is typically used to reverse an opioid overdose, was found on a mattress in the apartment in Greenville, South ...
Beginning in the late 1990s, air pollution declined in New York City following the implementation of clean air and climate policies. According to new research by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public…
Lincoln County’s mobile crisis team is changing how the community responds to mental health emergencies by bringing crisis intervention services directly to peo ...
That said, if you find it difficult to connect with your kids at the end of the day, it may be because of the questions you're asking. According to child psychologists, some questions are much more ...
People using common antidepressants for up to two years report higher levels of general and sexual boredom than non-users. This hidden side effect could explain why some patients struggle to stick with their mental…
University of Missouri researchers have found that a simple scheduling change can improve the health and well-being of physicians working overnight shifts.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia worldwide, and its development is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. In recent years, the PLCG2 gene and its encoded enzyme, PLCγ2…
Snails have five distinct types of mucus, each with its own job. The mollusks tweak calcium secretions to get the chemical mixture just right.
Nearly one in two Australian women with endometriosis or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) report depression, according to new national ...
Researchers from the UT and Radboudumc have steered a tiny screw-shaped robot through real brain tissue, controlled only by a magnet outside the body. The test used sheep brain tissue in the lab. The team built a model…
Of more than 500 occupations in the United States, flight attendants and pilots have the highest and second-highest proportions of radiation-related cancer deaths, a new study has found.
Few parents or teachers are likely to suggest that teenagers could benefit from playing more video games. But a new study suggests that a growing class of educational games may be a highly effective tool for treating and…
Updated CA treatment center combines three decades of care with private rooms, chef-prepared meals, holistic therapy, & ...
Research published by Women’s Mental Health Australia on Tuesday found almost half of women with endometriosis reported experiencing anxiety. Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome ...
Our brains have become the latest part of our anatomy to train, track and tweak in our quest to live healthier for longer. Here, Vogue investigates the new science of cognitive longevity.
Experts say many adults suffer from undiagnosed ADHD, often mistaking symptoms for laziness or personal failure.
A massive global review of more than 100 million men reveals that the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors spikes following a relationship breakdown, with young and recently separated men facing the highest…
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