Most Parents Say Daily Family Chaos Causes Sensory Overload
Summary: A recent statewide survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that nearly three out of four…
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At-Home Saliva Test Can Spot Hidden Stress and Depression Risk
Summary: Engineers have developed a portable lab-on-a-chip device that measures cortisol in saliva, providing a rapid, objective method to assess stress and…
Maternal Health During Pregnancy Predicts Child Blood Pressure
Summary: Children whose mothers had obesity, gestational diabetes, or hypertensive disorders during pregnancy show higher blood pressure from early childhood through adolescence.…
Can Music Detect Concussions in Kids?
Summary: A new music-therapy assessment called MuSICCA (Music therapy Sensory Instrument for Cognition, Consciousness and Awareness) offers a promising way to evaluate…
B Vitamins Could Slow Glaucoma Progression, Study Finds
Summary: Glaucoma progressively damages the optic nerve and retinal ganglion cells, leading to vision loss. Standard care focuses on lowering intraocular pressure,…
Why Bigger Brains and Strong Immunity Mean Longer Lives
Summary: New research shows that mammals with larger brains and stronger immune systems tend to have longer maximum lifespans. By comparing 46…
How Neural Signals Regulate the Brain’s Glymphatic Clearance
Summary: The brain’s meningeal lymphatic system is essential for clearing waste and supporting immune surveillance, yet how it forms and is positioned…
How Parental Genes Shape Child Development Indirectly
Summary: A new report from University College London (UCL) shows that parents’ genetics can influence their children’s educational achievements and mental health…
How Surprise Triggers Prediction Errors in the Brain
Summary: The brain constantly generates predictions about incoming sensory information, and when those expectations are violated—whether in sight, sound, or both—neurons emit…
Curiosity May Slow Cognitive Decline in Aging Brains
Summary: New research indicates that curiosity changes with age in more nuanced ways than previously thought. While broad, stable curiosity traits tend…
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