A study published in Nature Mental Health has shed new light on the genetic connection between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cannabis use disorder. Researchers identified dozens of genetic loci shared between ADHD and cannabis
As wildfires have ripped through Los Angeles in recent weeks, thousands of people have been displaced and more than two dozen are reported dead. The consequences have been devastating, and research suggests that the dangers
An analysis of decades of research into the cognitive effects of exercise suggests that even a single workout session can positively influence mental performance. The study, conducted by researchers at UC Santa Barbara and published
During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers observed a sharp increase in adolescents experiencing functional tic-like behaviors—involuntary movements and sounds resembling Tourette Syndrome but arising from distinct causes. A study from Boston Children’s Hospital revealed that
Scientists have discovered that rhythmic oscillations of a specific neurotransmitter play a vital role in clearing toxic proteins from the brain during non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep. These oscillations drive the glymphatic system by powering
We are often entertained and spend a high proportion of time on digital social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter(X), and Snapchat, which inform and entertain us with short-form content. What are the implications
