The connection between metabolic conditions and mental health disorders is a significant public health issue. These conditions often appear together. However, the specific genetic regions and biological functions involved in this overlap are not well understood. To shed light on this, researchers conducted a detailed study. They used data from large-scale genome-wide...

The idea of tailoring medical treatments to each child's unique needs is gaining traction. This approach, known as precision medicine, is particularly promising for kids with mental health issues. The goal is to use information about parents' mental and behavioral traits to predict how a child might develop. This can help create personalized plans for each child's ca...

Did you know that tiny creatures living in your gut can chat with your brain? Yes, gut microbes can actually communicate with the brain through something called the gut-brain axis. This might sound a bit weird, but it's true! These little critters change as we grow older, with the number and types decreasing over time. Now, scientists are trying to figure out how th...