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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226163254.htm) Drug may prevent some migraine attacks in children and teens
Feb 26th 2025, 16:32

For children and teens living with migraine, there may be a new preventive treatment, according to a preliminary study. Researchers found the drug zonisamide, which has been used to treat seizures, may reduce migraine days in this age group. This study does not prove that zonisamide reduces migraine days; it only shows an association.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142403.htm) Microplastics in ocean linked to disabilities for coastal residents
Feb 26th 2025, 14:24

Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who live in coastal areas with high levels, according to a preliminary study. The study looked at disabilities affecting memory and thinking, mobility and a person's ability to take care of oneself.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142045.htm) Genetic risk of schizophrenia affects men and women differently
Feb 26th 2025, 14:20

A research study has analyzed the relation between the genetic risk of having schizophrenia and mild subclinical traits in people of the general population. According to the study, the way the genetic risk of having this disorder affects these subclinical traits is different in men and women.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142027.htm) A new drug screening method could bring a solution to drug delivery and efficacy issues
Feb 26th 2025, 14:20

A new method seeks specific molecules that can target desired tissues through the bloodstream and penetrate tissues by passing through cells. This innovation could help solve issues related to drug treatments for, for example, cancer and brain diseases, particularly as regards to drug efficacy.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226141927.htm) How parenthood may help keep your brain young
Feb 26th 2025, 14:19

Researchers find that parents show patterns of brain connectivity that oppose age-related changes.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226125231.htm) AI accelerates discovery of neurodevelopmental disorder-associated genes
Feb 26th 2025, 12:52

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) approach that accelerates the identification of genes that contribute to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy and developmental delay. This new powerful computational tool can help fully characterize the genetic landscape of neurodevelopmental disorders, which is key to making accurate molecular diagnosis, elucidating disease mechanism and developing targeted therapies.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225132254.htm) Role of hormone in influencing brain reward pathway and food preferences
Feb 25th 2025, 13:22

When faced with multiple food options and ultimately choosing one, the factors of that decision-making process may be more physiological than previously assumed. A group of scientists recently discovered that the hormone fibroblast growth factor 21, or FGF21, plays an influential role in brain reward mechanisms like those involved in dietary choices.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225132248.htm) Cold treatment does not appear to protect preterm infants from disability or death caused by oxygen loss
Feb 25th 2025, 13:22

Lowering the body temperature of preterm infants (born at 33 to 35 weeks of pregnancy) with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE -- a type of brain damage caused by oxygen loss -- offers no benefits over standard care, according to a new study. Previous studies of near-term and term infants (born after 36 weeks) with HIE found that this cooling treatment, which lowers body temperature to about 92 degrees Fahrenheit, significantly reduced the risk of death or disability by age 18 months (corrected for prematurity). However, the current findings show that such benefits are not observed for preterm infants with HIE. The authors noted that use of the cooling treatment in preterm infants has increased, despite little research on its effectiveness in this age group.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122145.htm) Morning blue light therapy improves sleep and daily activity in older adults
Feb 25th 2025, 12:21

Blue-enriched light can improve sleep quality and daily activity in older adults living at home, according to new research. Researchers found that this type of light therapy led to greater daytime activity, earlier bedtimes, regular sleep patterns and improved sleep quality, offering a promising, non-pharmacological approach to address age-related sleep challenges.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122049.htm) Screening and treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health
Feb 25th 2025, 12:20

Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother and child, according to a new scientific statement.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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