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Global trends and scrutiny in neurodivergence diagnoses

13 clusters · 42 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Bavaria sees sharp rise in ADHD diagnoses among youth

Global trends show a significant rise in neurodivergence diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD. While experts suggest this reflects improved diagnostic criteria and societal understanding, recent d

Impact of diet on cardiovascular, neurological and mental

8 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Dietary studies link whole grains to heart health and ultra-processed foods to depression

Research continues to demonstrate the significant influence of dietary choices on cardiovascular, neurological, and mental health. While previous findings highlighted the benefits of whole grains for managing cholesterol

Health risks of ultra-processed food consumption

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Virginia Tech study finds ultra-processed foods alter metabolism and brain activity

Health experts and scientific research have highlighted the significant risks associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Cardiologist José Abellán warned that these foods contribute to a global obes

Impact of lifestyle habits on health

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Physical activity and lifestyle habits impact mental and cardiovascular health

Research highlights how daily lifestyle habits and routines influence both physiological and psychological well-being. Initial findings emphasize that hunger levels and cardiovascular health are significantly affected by

Brazil autism policy and inclusion

16 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Autistic students in Brazil face lack of university support

In late July 2026, Brazil’s public prosecutors began scrutinising autism services. In Salvador, the 8th Childhood and Youth Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an administrative proceeding to audit state and municipal he

Ultra-processed food and mental health research

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: UCSF researchers link ultra-processed food reduction to improved depression symptoms

A pilot study published in JAMA Psychiatry by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) suggests that reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods may improve symptoms of anxiety and depressi

US psychedelic therapy regulatory and research developments

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: FDA holds public hearing on future therapeutic use of psychedelics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to develop a new framework to accelerate patient access to psychedelic medicines, such as psilocybin and DMT, to address the national mental health crisis. During a

Neurobiological studies of bulimia nervosa

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: ENIGMA study links brain structure alterations to bulimia nervosa

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the ENIGMA consortium have published findings in JAMA Psychiatry linking bulimia nervosa to specific structural differences in the brain. Initial analysis