Less sleep and later bedtimes are linked to a section of the brain involved in emotion regulation suffering reduced growth,…
About half of those recovering from a stroke or a brain injury have spatial neglect. But prism adaptation therapy – noninvasive…
The process of converting food into nutritional information is more than just a scientific process. It involves many political…
Why are some individuals at greater risk for developing opioid dependence and addiction? Two neuroscientists at Rowan University…
Immigration rhetoric and policies have created a chilling effect for immigrants seeking medical care. Two dozen Latina immigrant…
The uptick in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues happened after states enacted bans or restrictions on abortion.
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Pregnant people can contract toxoplasmosis, which causes birth defects like blindness and brain defects. The parasite is…
Sharply restricting kids’ use of digital media is linked with problematic internet use — but it is still unclear why.
Knowing which kind of provider to see and how to access help can be half the battle.
Historical housing discrimination in Detroit persists today and causes disparities in health outcomes. Policies are making…
ICE detention facilities suffer from outdated systems, a lack of translation services – and a penchant for releasing ailing…
The Supreme Court conceded that it should not have taken up the case to begin with.
Hunger, stress, trauma, inadequate sanitation and other factors are converging to create a widespread humanitarian disaster…
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It’s a conundrum: While vaping can help some adults stop cigarette smoking, it also appeals to young people who may take…
As it is now, the transplant system treats kidneys from all Black donors as if they are at higher risk for failing, even…
Cell-free DNA prenatal screening, sometimes called ‘the gender test,’ cannot determine gender because gender is more…
A neuroscientist explains how hormonal contraceptives work − and how stress may increase or decrease depression risk while…
A growing body of research points to links between social media use and mental health harms, but establishing clear cause…