Different neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are characterized by highly distinct patterns of behavior and associated challenges. While many past neuroscience studies have tried to uncover the unique neurobiological underpinnings of each condition, whether they share any common markers remains unclear.

A gene therapy designed to replace a missing brain protein restored normal brain activity and improved behavior in a mouse model of fragile X syndrome (FXS), according to a study led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside. The findings, published in Molecular Therapy Nucleic Acids, suggest that gene therapy may one day address the underlying cause of FXS rather than simply treating its symptoms.

Problems in adulthood such as tobacco use disorder and some conditions related to the digestive system, heart, bladder, joints and brain are all shown to be affected by some influences that occurred in childhood, according to research presented Saturday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.

Researchers at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR) have developed a next-generation technology platform designed to accelerate one of the slowest and most challenging stages of cancer drug discovery: identifying promising compounds that could eventually become new therapies.

As summer in the U.S. heats up, people become more diligent about protecting their skin from the sun. Another option for doing so will soon be available.

A new study from the University of Jyväskylä shows who is more likely to experience mixed emotions while listening to music—and that our relationship with music is more complex and nuanced than we might assume. The study appears in the Journal of Research in Personality.

Walking with poles is often associated with trekking, but these accessories are part of a very effective aerobic activity called Nordic walking. The specially designed poles make it a full-body exercise that engages up to 90% of the body's muscles, turning regular walking into a more intensive workout. Nordic walking originated in Finland as a summer training method for cross-country skiers, but today it is popular among non-skiers as well for its health benefits.

When many of us think about drug overdose, we picture young people at a music festival or people dependent on street heroin. But the latest figures from the Penington Institute show older Australians are increasingly dying from overdoses.

As a certified music therapist, I have observed firsthand the many ways music can bring meaning and beauty into people's lives, even under very difficult circumstances. Much of my clinical work and research has occurred in dementia care. Here, music is often described as an inexpensive non-pharmacological treatment for behavioral and psychological symptoms with no side effects.

Getting enough exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Yet many people around the world are not active enough. Around 1 in 3 adults fail to meet the recommended levels of physical activity, while 4 in 5 children ages 11–17 do not achieve the recommended average of 60 minutes a day.