Mental health

An early childhood study reveals that some genetic roots of obesity may also link to language-related neurodevelopment.

Maternal stress even before pregnancy can alter a child’s developing brain in a key region for reward processing, a years-long study reveals.

While scepticism still surrounds the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions, a new multi-site study may help settle the debate.

A big data study reveals that shifts in emotional expressions on social media can predict changes in demand for mental health care services.

Poor maternal mental health during pregnancy can lead to more restless nights for babies in their first year of life.