neurodevelopment

Infant Brain Development and Social Interactions

Debi Johnson

Summary: A new study delves into infant brain development and its impact on social interactions and stress recovery during the ...

Soda’s Slippery Slope to Alcohol Use in Kids

Debi Johnson

Summary: A recent study points to a potential link between regular caffeinated soda consumption in children and an increased likelihood ...

Early Manganese Exposure Boosts Learning and Memory in Teens

Debi Johnson

Summary: New research reveals that manganese exposure in early life stages may enhance verbal learning and memory during adolescence. The ...

Adolescent Brain Biomarkers Predict Mental Health

Debi Johnson

Summary: Innovative research established a connection between functional network connectivity (FNC) in adolescent brains and cognitive development, including psychiatric risks. ...

Mother’s Microbes Influence Fetal Brain and Gut Development

Debi Johnson

Summary: Researchers discovered the activity of genes in the fetal intestine, brain, and placenta is influenced by the microbes in ...

Cognitive Maturity: 18 is the Threshold of Cognitive Adulthood

Daisy Hips

Summary: A new study sheds light on when adolescents start thinking like adults. Researchers found that executive function, critical for ...

Curbing Overthinking in Teens Alters Brain Connectivity

Debi Johnson

Summary: Researchers revealed that Rumination-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RF-CBT) can significantly reduce overthinking in teens. This treatment method, originally designed ...

Innocent Faces of Fentanyl: Opioid Use Linked to Distinct Birth Anomalies

Debi Johnson

Summary: Researchers have identified a potential new syndrome in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy. The infants ...

Screen Time’s Link to Autism and ADHD Explored

Debi Johnson

Summary: Researchers examined the connection between screen time and genetic predispositions to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD. Analyzing over ...

Stunted Growth in Infants Reshapes Brain Function and Cognitive Outcomes

Debi Johnson

Summary: Research reveals that infants with stunted growth show cognitive ability disruptions as early as six months. The study demonstrates ...