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Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical ...

A new study is providing a clearer picture of the genetic landscape of major depression, revealing that the disorder may have ...

Fear is one of our most ancient emotions, wired into our brains to keep us alive. Yet while most people occasionally feel ...

Genetic susceptibility to neurodevelopmental conditions such as schizophrenia, autism, and ADHD can be linked, in part, to ...

Across the planet, animals are increasingly suffering from chronic illnesses once seen only in humans. Cats, dogs, cows, and ...

A set of 13 genes expressed in the brain and adipose tissue confer about a threefold higher risk for severe obesity.

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Findings reveal a strong link between parental postpartum depression and autism risk, stressing the importance of mental ...

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Mice pups conceived with in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the lab have slightly increased rates of DNA errors, or mutations, compared to pups conceived ...

London — Existing evidence does not show a clear link between taking Tylenol in pregnancy and autism and ADHD in children, an in-depth review has concluded. Researchers trawled all studies on the ...