Studies indicate that low to moderate prenatal alcohol exposure subtly alters fetal craniofacial features and specific brain regions, yet appears to have no significant impact on broader socio-cognitive development in early childhood.
A new study in JAMA Network Open reveals that sports gamblers are significantly more likely to binge drink, with increased gambling frequency amplifying the risk. This underscores the need for targeted educational interventions about the dangers of combining betting with...
Recent research suggests that not all stressful life events impact Alzheimer's risk equally. Events in childhood and midlife are particularly influential, potentially triggering long-term brain changes and inflammation.
Individuals with severe depressive symptoms and those experiencing stressful life events show significant alterations in the nucleus accumbens volume and other brain regions, highlighting a bidirectional relationship.
Recent research indicates an association between passion-themed pornography and higher sexual satisfaction, while content focusing on power and control is linked to lower sexual satisfaction.
Four years after the Las Vegas mass shooting, a study reveals that nearly half of the survivors still suffer from major depression, while over 63% experience PTSD, highlighting the enduring mental health challenges and the critical need for ongoing support.
A comprehensive review reveals popular anger management tactics like jogging and hitting punching bags may actually increase anger. Instead, activities like deep breathing and yoga effectively reduce anger by lowering physiological arousal, offering a scientifically backed path to better anger...
Colleges in states where recreational marijuana is legal experience a significant, though temporary, increase in applications, particularly from high-achieving students. This spike is most pronounced in public universities and suggests that local policies can influence educational choices.
Individuals with erectile dysfunction also face higher risks of anxiety and depression, particularly among non-office workers, those with high work-related stress, and those dissatisfied with their sexual performance.
A recent study suggests that regular cannabis users may have enhanced empathy, linked to increased connectivity in brain regions like the anterior cingulate cortex. This challenges the typical view of cannabis solely having negative cognitive effects.
A recent study reveals how drugs like cocaine and morphine hijack brain pathways, disrupting natural reward processing and potentially offering new targets for addiction treatments.
While CBD shows promise for conditions like seizure disorders and chronic pain, rigorous research is sparse, and the unregulated market is rife with misleading claims. Here’s a closer look at the science behind CBD’s potential health benefits.
Recent findings suggests that a ketogenic diet can significantly improve both metabolic health and psychiatric symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, potentially enhancing overall quality of life.
Spanking is consistently linked to negative outcomes in children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and motor skills across diverse cultural contexts, according to a recently published study.
A study found genetic links between nightmares and mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Understanding these connections could help address mental health impacts associated with frequent nightmares.