On Thursday, March 12, Smith College President Sarah Willie-LeBreton welcomed to campus Dr. Frances Jensen ’78—renowned ...
In the class of things that happen so often or predictably as to become truisms are the high-risk activities that teenagers frequently engage in, like driving too fast, using alcohol or drugs, ...
Those who grew up when Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) pamphlets were common in the school counselor's office are probably familiar with the “gateway drug” theory, which suggests the use of ...
Why adolescent brains are such a fragile target To understand why social feeds can hit kids so hard, it helps to look at what is happening in the brain between ages 10 and 19. During this window, ...
The pandemic was traumatic for everyone, including teenagers. Now, new research provides the latest evidence that the stress and isolation of the pandemic appears to have affected the brain ...
A major review finds that diets high in ultra-processed foods may rewire the developing brain, amplifying risks for ADHD, depression, and even dementia, spotlighting the urgent need to rethink what ...
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This reduced connectivity may increase the risk of behavioral problems and mental illnesses like depression and ADHD. Boys and minority children are particularly vulnerable to sleep deficits and ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development. OHSU researchers explain that air pollution causes ...
Study maps five major eras of brain wiring from birth to old age, revealing the key turning points that shape how we learn, ...
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