Why People Empathize with Bullied AI Chatbots
Summary: When people observed an AI virtual agent being excluded from a simple online game, they reacted as if the agent were…
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Could Targeting an Alzheimer-Associated Protein Prevent Autism?
Summary: Lowering levels of the Alzheimer’s-associated protein tau prevents autism-like behaviors and seizures in multiple mouse models, and it suppresses related brain…
Study Finds Brain Supplements Don’t Improve Cognitive Health
Summary: Products marketed to support “brain health” frequently overpromise and underdeliver. Many so-called brain supplements offer little or no benefit for aging…
Folic Acid During Pregnancy Boosts Children’s Mental Development
Folic Acid During Pregnancy Linked to Improved Emotional Intelligence and Resilience in Children Summary: A small study presented at the British Psychological…
Smart Social Media Habits That Reduce Teen Stress
Summary: How young people use social media matters more for their mental health than simply how long they spend on it. Researchers…
How Stroke Damages the Blood-Spinal Cord Barrier
Summary: A new study shows that ischemic stroke can produce persistent damage to the blood-spinal cord barrier, creating a harmful environment in…
New Treatment Brings Hope to Children with Brain Tumors
Summary: A new study reports on the benefits of precision medicine for treating pediatric brain cancer. Source: Harvard Precision medicine—tailoring diagnosis and…
Turn Up the Music to Strengthen Your Bond with Kids
Summary: New research from the University of Arizona finds that shared musical experiences between parents and children—especially during adolescence—are linked to stronger…
How Young Readers Struggle Differently and Why It Matters
Summary: Neural patterns and the types of reading difficulties differ between children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds…
1 in 3 US Adults May Be Taking Meds Linked to Depression
One-Third of U.S. Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications That Increase Depression Risk Summary: Researchers report that nearly one in three American adults…
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