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Women Who Give Birth to Boys More Likely to Develop Postnatal Depression

The odds of developing PND increased by 79% when mothers had baby boys compared to baby girls.

The research is in Social Science and Medicine. (full open access)

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Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas

Adolescent marijuana use may alter how neurons function in brain areas engaged in decision-making, planning and self-control.

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Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism

Research suncovered a network of more than 200 genes involved in controlling alternative splicing events that are often disrupted in ASD.

The research is in Molecular Cell. (full access paywall)

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Lifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic Factors

Analyzing the average age of death in people who lived to be over age 65 showed that human lifespans are increasing by approximately three years every generation and that this trend is likely to continue.

The research is in PNAS. (full open access)

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Cannabis Compound CBD Beneficial for Children with Epilepsy

CBD produced a 38 percent to 41 percent median reduction in all seizures compared with 13 percent to 19 percent with placebo.

The research is in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. (full open access)

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Shorter Sleep Can Lead to Dehydration

Findings suggest that those who don't feel well after a night of poor sleep may want to consider dehydration.

The research is in Sleep. (full access paywall)

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It Turns Out There is No "Type" in Type A Personality

Research suggests that this common pop-psychology concept is really not a type at all.

The research is in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. (full access paywall)

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Artificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer's Years Before Diagnosis

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology improves the ability of brain imaging to predict Alzheimer's disease.

The research is in Radiology. (full open access)

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Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Risks

Drinking coffee may also protect you against developing both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

The research is in Frontiers in Neuroscience. (full open access)
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