Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15

Study of facial bacteria could lead to probiotics that promote healthy skin

The composition of bacterial populations living on our faces plays a significant role in the development of acne and other skin conditions such as eczema. Two species of bacteria predominate

Signals of inflammation during pregnancy linked to aging and memory changes 50 years later

An estimated 13.8 million people in the U.S. will have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by 2050, two thirds of whom are projected to be women. The brain circuitry underlying memory is