A new study has found that areas of the brain that are linked to social behaviors are both underdeveloped and not networked enough in young people with high functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Teens who identify themselves as Goths and who identify with Goth culture may be prone to depression and to harming themselves, according to a British study.
New research has shed light on the genetic changes that occur in people as they age. The study found 1,450 genes that are linked to aging that may be used to predict if a person will likely suffer age-related diseases.
Using neuroimaging, researchers found music listening styles may influence the emotion control of individuals. The study finds that especially men who process negative feelings with music react negatively to aggressive and sad music.
Researchers have found various toxic chemicals in new clothes. Several substances related to health risks were identified and even organic cotton contains such toxins in high amounts.
A recent study study has revealed preschoolers exposed to more light earlier in day tend to weigh more than afternoon children. Aside from sunlight, artificial light such as those coming from gadgets, was found to have a major impact with children's weight.
The number of adults using marijuana has doubled over the last decade. Nearly one in ten American adults, or more than 22 million people, smoke marijuana.