Cerebellar signals drive associative learning by enhancing visual discrimination, finds study

byUniversity of TsukubaVisuomotor associative learning task. Credit:Communications Biology(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-09068-7The cerebellum facilitates associative learning—wherein visual informat

Updated on: January 27,2026

Cerebellar signals drive associative learning by enhancing visual discrimination, finds study

byUniversity of TsukubaVisuomotor associative learning task. Credit:Communications Biology(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-09068-7The cerebellum facilitates associative learning—wherein visual informat

Updated on:January 27,2026

Energy insecurity linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression

by Michael Pearson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy identifies energy insecurity—the inability

Updated on: February 04,2026

Energy insecurity linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression

by Michael Pearson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy identifies energy insecurity—the inability

Updated on:February 04,2026

PTSD in World Trade Center responders linked to measurable physical changes in brain structure

byElsevierWTC responders with chronic PTSD exhibited widespread decreased GWC in contrast to trauma-exposed controls with no diagnosis or history of clinically significant PTSD. Credit:Biological Psyc

Updated on: February 18,2026

PTSD in World Trade Center responders linked to measurable physical changes in brain structure

byElsevierWTC responders with chronic PTSD exhibited widespread decreased GWC in contrast to trauma-exposed controls with no diagnosis or history of clinically significant PTSD. Credit:Biological Psyc

Updated on:February 18,2026

How to survive the holidays without losing your cheer

by Drew Davison,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHolidays are portrayed as a time of joy, when families and friends gather for festive meals and exchange gifts. Studie

Updated on: February 15,2026

How to survive the holidays without losing your cheer

by Drew Davison,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHolidays are portrayed as a time of joy, when families and friends gather for festive meals and exchange gifts. Studie

Updated on:February 15,2026

Pediatrician offers tips on how to help a child with food or body concerns get through the holiday meals

by Ellen S. RomeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHolidays can be exceptionally stressful for children, adolescents, parents and families who have food or body concerns. Pediatricians are in a prime p

Updated on: February 21,2026

Pediatrician offers tips on how to help a child with food or body concerns get through the holiday meals

by Ellen S. RomeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHolidays can be exceptionally stressful for children, adolescents, parents and families who have food or body concerns. Pediatricians are in a prime p

Updated on:February 21,2026

Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch

by Stacy Shaw,The ConversationCredit: Martin Péchy from PexelsThe holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images ofwarm beveragesandbountiful time with loved ones. But

Updated on: February 27,2026

Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch

by Stacy Shaw,The ConversationCredit: Martin Péchy from PexelsThe holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images ofwarm beveragesandbountiful time with loved ones. But

Updated on:February 27,2026

Study builds a seven-factor scale of play, based on children's own words

byFrontiersCredit: Lukas from PexelsIf you need good play to have a good childhood, then we need to know what good play looks like. But studies of play often start from an adult perspective, leaving o

Updated on: May 02,2026

Study builds a seven-factor scale of play, based on children's own words

byFrontiersCredit: Lukas from PexelsIf you need good play to have a good childhood, then we need to know what good play looks like. But studies of play often start from an adult perspective, leaving o

Updated on:May 02,2026

Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? Study suggests it's common

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine sitting down for an appointment with a therapist—or any care provider. Perhaps it's the first time you've seen this provider, or

Updated on: January 28,2026

Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? Study suggests it's common

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine sitting down for an appointment with a therapist—or any care provider. Perhaps it's the first time you've seen this provider, or

Updated on:January 28,2026

Study: Social media fuels teen eating disorders

by Robyn Stubbs,Simon Fraser UniversityCredit: Karola G from PexelsA recent study found one in four teens in British Columbia reported disordered eating or significant anxiety about eating and body im

Updated on: March 08,2026

Study: Social media fuels teen eating disorders

by Robyn Stubbs,Simon Fraser UniversityCredit: Karola G from PexelsA recent study found one in four teens in British Columbia reported disordered eating or significant anxiety about eating and body im

Updated on:March 08,2026

Researchers develop new tool to study autism risk factors

by Clara Turnage,University of MississippiGraphical abstract. Credit:Neurotoxicology and Teratology(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2025.107548University of Mississippi researchers have developed a new tool

Updated on: January 05,2026

Researchers develop new tool to study autism risk factors

by Clara Turnage,University of MississippiGraphical abstract. Credit:Neurotoxicology and Teratology(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2025.107548University of Mississippi researchers have developed a new tool

Updated on:January 05,2026

Surge in serotonin points to new treatment target for schizophrenia

by Patrick O'Brien,King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has

Updated on: March 09,2026

Surge in serotonin points to new treatment target for schizophrenia

by Patrick O'Brien,King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has

Updated on:March 09,2026

Can holiday stress trigger a heart attack?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's easy to get caught up in the stress and chaos that accompany the holiday season. For some women, their busy lives become even more hectic, and the result can

Updated on: January 25,2026

Can holiday stress trigger a heart attack?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's easy to get caught up in the stress and chaos that accompany the holiday season. For some women, their busy lives become even more hectic, and the result can

Updated on:January 25,2026