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A meta-analysis of more than 80 studies from the past four decades finds weak evidence to support the use of medicinal cannabis to treat anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.

Children born to moms who smoked or ingested marijuana during pregnancy suffer higher rates of depression, hyperactivity, and inattention.

Inflammation may be a strong contender for the connection between mom’s weight and children’s neurodevelopment, according to lab studies on animals.

Imaging data show smaller volumes in several brain regions among people diagnosed with the behavioral disorder.

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People who report having enjoyed amphetamine are more likely to have gene variants associated with protection against attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and schizophrenia, a study shows.

Researchers use characteristic differences in eye movements to identify patients with deficits in neurological function.

Even while remaining motionless, macaques are able to increase the activity of a particular brain region, improving their concentration and search abilities.