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Study details role of protein that may play a key role in the development of schizophrenia

Research published in the Journal of Neurochemistry has detailed the role of a protein, hnRNP A1, in the formation and stability of myelin, suggesting an important impact on neurodegenerative diseases and mental disorders such as multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia. The findings pave the way for new research and potential treatments.

Study identifies new method for improving lung growth and function in preterm infants

Adding two weeks of continuous positive airway pressure for preterm infants in the hospital substantially improves lung growth and function, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University.

Millions could lose no-cost preventive services if SCOTUS upholds ruling

A study by the Stanford Prevention Policy Modeling Lab (PPML) finds that almost 30% of privately insured individuals in the United States, or nearly 40 million people, use at least one of the free preventive health services guaranteed under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Cerebral palsy medications given to adults may not match needs

Pain and symptom management are important parts of caring for adults living with cerebral palsy.

Surprising findings about ADHD may help girls who are struggling

Researchers at NTNU have found new correlations between ADHD and anxiety, which are two major health issues among adolescents. The two disorders often co-occur in individuals, and recent findings now reveal that the relationship between them appears to be different in girls and boys.

School lunch program can reduce obesity among teenagers, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds

A new study led by Professor Sayaka Nakamura from Sophia University in Japan and Professor Shiko Maruyama from Jinan University in China published in the journal Health Economics reveals the significant positive impact of the Japanese school lunch program on the weight of early teenagers.

Modulating the brain's immune system may curb damage in Alzheimer's

New research suggests that calming the brain's immune cells might prevent or lessen the damaging inflammation seen in Alzheimer's disease. The study points to the key role of the hormone and neurotransmitter norepinephrine, and this new understanding could pave the way for more focused treatments that start earlier and are tailored to the needs of each person.

Gene 'reversal' in fruit flies points to new hope for Alzheimer's treatment

A study published in The American Journal of Human Genetics by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital provides solutions to the pressing need to identify factors that influence Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk or resistance while providing an avenue to explore potential biological markers and therapeutic targets.

Ghanaian pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers face significant nutritional challenges

A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior explores the nutrition perspectives and attitudes of Ghanaian pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers. The study sheds light on significant challenges, including food insecurity, economic constraints, and cultural influences, that impact the dietary habits and health of young mothers and their infants.

Children face 'lifelong psychological wounds' from entrenched inequities made worse by pandemic, doctor warns

The COVID-19 pandemic deepened existing health disparities and thrust children into a mental health epidemic, altering the landscape of health and well-being for a generation.

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