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·March 18, 2026·10 min read

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

New research highlights a critical "window of vulnerability" in the developing brain. While cannabis use disorder significantly spikes the risk of schizophrenia and depression in teenagers, the trend remarkably reverses in adults, suggesting that heavy use may uniquely disrupt adolescent neural maturation.

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·March 18, 2026·8 min read

Positive Childhood Experiences and Special Health Care Needs

Researchers identify that 20% of U.S. children with special health needs are missing out on the protective "Positive Childhood Experiences" vital for adult health.

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·March 18, 2026·9 min read

Psychedelics Match, But Don’t Beat, Traditional Antidepressants

New research reveals that the perceived advantage of psychedelics over antidepressants disappears when the "knowledge of treatment" factor is equalized.

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·March 17, 2026·9 min read

Brain’s Clogged Pipes: A Surprising New Link to Hallucinations

New research reveals that an impaired brain-drainage system in childhood may be the hidden trigger for the onset of schizophrenia in early adulthood.

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·March 16, 2026·6 min read

The Awake “Sleep” Loop: Why Attention Lapses Occur in ADHD

New research identifies "local sleep" as the hidden brain mechanism causing attention lapses and slower reaction times in adults with ADHD.

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·March 15, 2026·9 min read

Spiritual Distress Is a Clinical Reality in Brain Disease

New research highlights why addressing spiritual and existential concerns is vital for patients facing the identity-stripping effects of neurological disease.

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·March 13, 2026·8 min read

Spectrum of Hyperarousal: Seven Distinct Types of Tension Identified

Scientists identify seven specific types of hyperarousal, creating a new roadmap for treating the underlying tension of mental disorders.

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·March 13, 2026·10 min read

How Others’ Opinions Sculpt Your Physical Pain

A new study reveals how social "suggestions" act as a volume knob for pain, creating feedback loops that make negative experiences persist.

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·March 13, 2026·8 min read

Cortisol Blurs the Brain’s Internal Navigation Map

New research proves that stress hormones "blur" the brain's internal coordinate system, revealing how cortisol destabilizes the regions first affected by Alzheimer's

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·March 12, 2026·7 min read

Teens with ADHD Face Higher Risks of Anxiety and Depression

New research identifies the specific life factors that turn ADHD into anxiety and depression for millions of teenagers.

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·March 11, 2026·9 min read

AI Autocomplete Covertly Shifts Human Opinions

Researchers find that biased AI autocomplete tools covertly shift user opinions on societal issues, and warnings about the bias do not stop the effect.