Abnormal placenta may reveal newborn's autism risk As of today, there are no definitive tests to measure a child’s risk for developing autism. Since early intervention and therapy is key for at-risk children, such a test could be critical for managing the early development of a child. More
New Study by CDC Finds Number of Early Childhood Vaccines Not Linked to Autism A large new government study should reassure parents who are afraid that kids are getting autism because they receive too many vaccines too early in life. The study, by researchers at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, found no connection between the number of vaccines a child received and his or her risk of autism spectrum disorder. More
Mental illnesses share common DNA roots, study finds The biggest study yet into genetics and mental health has come up with a stunning result: The five most common mental illnesses -- autism, attention deficit disorder, bipolar disease, schizophrenia and major depression -- all have a common genetic root. More
Folic acid in pregnancy may reduce autism risk Women who take folic acid supplements before becoming pregnant, as well as early in pregnancy, may reduce the risk of having a child with an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study. More
Harvard/MIT Study: Schizophrenia and Aging May Share a Common Biological Foundation Cognitive impairment in both conditions might be linked to closely coordinated genetic alterations in two kinds of brain cells, providing hints for potential treatments. Researchers from the Broad ... 03/20/2024 - 11:03 am | View Link
The complex landscape of mood disorders and schizophrenia This is especially true for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mood disorders. While all three can significantly impact a person's life, they manifest in distinct ways. To differentiate ... 03/18/2024 - 6:43 pm | View Link
What is pica? Rare eating disorder sees girl eat walls, foam and glass Mum, Stacey A'Hearne, has to constantly monitor her three-year-old daughter, Wynter, to stop her eating potentially dangerous items around their house. 03/17/2024 - 8:13 pm | View Link
Neurological conditions the leading cause of ill health globally, study finds Neurological conditions that affect 3.4 billion people are the No. 1 cause of ill health and disability around the world, ahead of cardiovascular diseases, a new study says. 03/14/2024 - 12:31 pm | View Link
The Cannabis-Schizophrenia Link Grows Stronger Research has shown that people who start using marijuana before age 18 are four-to-seven times more likely to develop CUD. Marijuana has the potential to “switch on” certain genes that can lead to ... 03/14/2024 - 11:11 am | View Link
Raspberry Pi single-board computers unlock a new world of exploration into hardware tinkering and programming and are cheap, portable, and power-efficient. While it may be complicated for beginners, Raspberry Pi starter kits come with essential accessories and peripherals that are handy when trying to create a Raspberry Pi setup.
Asus' ROG Azoth gaming keyboard does so many things right that it's hard to find flaws. It comes with smooth and responsive pre-lubed ROG NX switches, three layers of dampening foam, tidy doubleshot PBT keycaps, and a useful if gimmicky OLED display.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is well on its way to becoming a legitimate industry in Colorado. But for all the regulatory advancements, there are few ways hopeful professionals in the space can get a formal education about psychedelic substances and their use.
Naropa University in Boulder hopes to change that by offering a new minor in psychedelic studies as part of its Bachelor of the Arts degree program.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Apple’s GarageBand is a great place to start a song, from a demo to the start of a finished production. While you won’t find GarageBand for Windows, there is a possibly superior option.
Dear Amy: My two sons are not speaking to one another, after a fight that occurred during Christmas two years ago.
The result is that my granddaughters don’t like their uncle and aunt. The three girls are 11, 9, and 6.
While sleeping overnight at my house last weekend, I told my granddaughters that I love both of my sons equally.
Wordle is the daily puzzle that keeps on giving. Despite Wordle having been going for years, many of us still try to beat it every day. Thankfully, we're here with the answer to Wordle #1013, plus some clues in case you get stuck and don't want to lose your streak.