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A "herculean" genetic study just found a new way to treat ADHD
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (875+ words) A new study suggests a different solution. Instead of increasing brain activity, the research points to reducing baseline activity as a way to lower mental noise and improve attention. A Gene Linked to Calmer Focus In research published in Nature…...
Scientists reveal what really drives the “freshman 15”
4+ week, 2+ day ago (373+ words) Do not schedule eight AM classes. Communicate with your roommate. Wash your bedding regularly. New college students hear countless tips as they prepare for campus life. Among them, one warning appears again and again: the idea of the "freshman 15." Many…...
RSV prevention in newborns could cut asthma risk
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (524+ words) Belgian researchers from VIB and Ghent University (UGent), working with partners in Denmark, have found strong evidence that infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) early in infancy sharply raises the likelihood of developing childhood asthma. The effect is especially pronounced…...
Common pesticides may cause testicular damage and lower sperm counts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (551+ words) Today's large-scale farming methods make it nearly impossible to avoid consuming trace amounts of agricultural chemicals, many of which may harm the human body over time. Researchers from George Mason University's College of Public Health and College of Science, led…...
COVID vaccine linked to fewer infections and allergies in kids with eczema
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (440+ words) Children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD), more commonly known as eczema, could face fewer infections and allergic problems after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific…...
Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (277+ words) A new investigation has identified a connection between prenatal exposure to the commonly used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and measurable differences in brain structure, along with reduced motor skills, among children and adolescents in New York City. How the Study Was…...
From poison to power: How lead exposure helped shape human intelligence
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (786+ words) The team examined fossilized teeth from 51 hominids found across Africa, Asia, and Europe. The samples included both modern and archaic humans such as Neanderthals, early human ancestors like Australopithecus africanus, and extinct great apes including Gigantopithecus blacki. Lead traces were…...
New genetic test predicts obesity before you start kindergarten
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (355+ words) A new genetic analysis using data from over five million people has provided a clearer understanding of the risk of going on to live with obesity. New research led by the Universities of Copenhagen and Bristol shows analyzing genes at…...
Can’t sleep, can’t focus, can’t thrive? ADHD and insomnia may be a vicious cycle
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (466+ words) Insomnia could explain why adults with ADHD traits report having a lower quality of life, according to new research led by the University of Southampton and the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience. A study published on July 15 in BMJ Mental Health…...
Guardrails, education urged to protect adolescent AI users
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (356+ words) The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a report from the American Psychological Association that calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from exploitation, manipulation and the erosion of real-world relationships....