An artificial intelligence tool that can predict who is at high risk of developing breast cancer in the four years following an all-clear mammogram has been heralded as “the most significant step in reducing deaths” in decades. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the tool, known as BRAIx, works by searching for patterns in breast mammograms to…
Photo credit: Alvarado Parkway Researchers recently discovered that eight different psychiatric conditions share a common genetic basis. A study published by a US team this year pinpointed specific variants among those shared genes and shows how they behave during brain development. The team found many of these variants remain active for extended periods, potentially influencing multiple developmental…
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. “That means it begins from childhood, even if it’s not diagnosed until you’re an adult, or even if you don’t become aware of symptoms until later on in life,” says Margaret Paul, a clinical psychology PhD candidate at Saint Louis University and the lead author of a January 2025 study on ADHD…
Photo credit: Psychbuzz Being a lone wolf may not necessarily mean you’re an introvert. While introverts enjoy solitude, deep connections and meaningful relationships, lone wolves prefer to walk their own path and often distance themselves from social ties altogether. They feel more at home when they’re completely independent. 1. They prefer solitude, but not just…
Photo credit: Harvard Health Depression has recently gained fame as the “common cold” of mental conditions. It is one of the most common and serious mental diseases of modern times. According to the World Health Organization, depression is ranked fourth among illnesses and is expected to double in the future. About 25% of the total…
The exponential rise in microplastic pollution over the past 50 years may be reflected in increasing contamination in human brains, according to a new study. The Guardian reports that the study found a rising trend in micro- and nano-plastics in brain tissue found from dozens of postmortems carried out between 1997 and 2024. The researchers…
Photo credit: Cambridge University Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, according to a new study of more than 30,000 people with the disorder in the United Kingdom. CNN reports that men diagnosed with te disorder had a reduction in life…
