Study Finds Selenium Protects a Key Type of Brain Interneuron
Summary: A new study reveals that selenium is essential for the postnatal development of a specific population of interneurons. Source: Helmholtz. Exactly…
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Why Owning a Dog Helps Fight Loneliness
Summary: New evidence indicates that acquiring a dog can reduce feelings of loneliness and improve some negative moods for new owners within…
Phone Alerts Distract Drivers as Much as Texting or Calling
A new Florida State University study shows that simply receiving a cell phone notification — whether a ringtone, an alarm chime, or…
Social Drinking Drives Most Alcohol-Related Harm
Summary: New research challenges the long-standing image of the solitary drinker and highlights the central role of social drinking in the development…
Low-Level BPA Exposure During Pregnancy Disrupts Fetal Brain
Summary: New mouse research indicates that exposure to the common chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy—even at doses below regulated “safe” human…
How Neural Noise Keeps Synapses Young
Summary: New research shows that miniature neurotransmitter release events help preserve synaptic structure and motor neuron function during aging in fruit flies.…
What Honeybee Research Reveals About the Human Brain
Summary: New research indicates honeybee colonies follow the same psychophysical laws that govern human brain decision-making, offering a simpler model for studying…
Community Noise Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
Summary: People living in neighborhoods with higher daytime noise levels had a 36% greater chance of being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment…
Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Tied to Higher ADHD Risk
Summary: Researchers in the Illinois Kids Development Study found an association between higher maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy—most notably in the second…
Study Reveals Why Some Creams and Cosmetics Cause Skin Rashes
Summary: New research explains how common chemicals in cosmetics and lotions displace natural lipids in skin immune cells, revealing a likely cause…
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