Mental health
Obesity genes also speak for the growing brain
13 Nov 2025An early childhood study reveals that some genetic roots of obesity may also link to language-related neurodevelopment.
How pre-baby jitters shape high-strung kids
20 Oct 2025Maternal stress even before pregnancy can alter a child’s developing brain in a key region for reward processing, a years-long study reveals.
Beating stress with mindfulness
26 Sep 2025While scepticism still surrounds the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions, a new multi-site study may help settle the debate.
Decoding emotions online for mental health needs
7 Aug 2025A big data study reveals that shifts in emotional expressions on social media can predict changes in demand for mental health care services.
Poor sleep in babies echo mothers’ struggles
20 Jan 2025Poor maternal mental health during pregnancy can lead to more restless nights for babies in their first year of life.