Research shows that starting infants as young as 3 weeks old on the ketogenic diet is effective in treating epilepsy.
Social media stress can lead to social media addiction
Social network users risk becoming more and more addicted to social media platforms even as they experience stress from their…
Prenatal pesticide exposure linked to changes in teen’s brain activity
Prenatal exposure to the organophosphate pesticides has been linked to poorer cognition and behavior problems in children. A new study…
Interactions discovered in cells insulating nerve pathways
Schwann cells form a protective sheath around nerve fibers and ensure that nerve impulses are transmitted rapidly. If these cells…
Family-school engagement has specific perks for young students
Both elementary school children and middle school children are less likely to have concentration problems and behavioral issues at the…
Changing partners doesn’t change relationship dynamics
New romances eventually follow patterns similar to old ones, according to a new study.
Seeing it both ways: Visual perspective in memory
Think of a memory from your childhood. Are you seeing the memory through your own eyes, or can you see…
Gene linked to autism undergoes changes in men’s sperm after pot use
A specific gene associated with autism appears to undergo changes in the sperm of men who use marijuana, according to…
Gold nanoparticles shown to be safe and effective treatment for prostate cancer
Bio-compatible gold nanoparticles designed to convert near-infrared light to heat have been shown to safely and effectively ablate low- to…
New breathalyzer can detect marijuana
A team has developed a breathalyzer device that can measure the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in marijuana,…