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A section of mouse cerebellum. Credit: Wang et. al., 2024, Neuron.
El Periodico USA Health Guide May 9, 2024

Understanding the Underpinnings of Sensory Hypersensitivity in Autism

People who experience sensory hypersensitivity have a heightened awareness of and reactivity to sensory stimuli, such as sound, sight, touch,
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This image of brain scans shows differences in subcortico-cortical connectivity in youth with and without ADHD. Norman LJ et al, American Journal of Psychiatry
El Periodico USA Health Guide May 8, 2024

Researchers Identify Brain Connections Associated With ADHD in Youth

Large study finds atypical interactions between the frontal cortex and information processing centers deep in the brain. Researchers at the
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El Periodico USA Featured May 8, 2024

How Does A High-Fat Diet Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

Katharine Lang According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , of the approximately 55 million people worldwide who live with dementia,
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El Periodico USA Health Guide May 2, 2024

Your Kidneys … and What It Means When Things Go Wrong

You may not give much thought to your kidneys, but these two fist-sized, filtering organs play an important role in
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El Periodico USA Community News May 2, 2024

HEALTH ADVISORY: Test patients with symptoms consistent with Cyclospora infection

Summary State health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration are currently preparing
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El Periodico USA Featured April 19, 2024

The ADHD-Anger Connection

Joel Nigg, Ph.D. Irritability, anger issues, and emotional dysregulation in general contribute significantly to the psychosocial burden of ADHD in
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El Periodico USA Featured April 17, 2024

Novel Treatment Helps Children With Severe Irritability

A persistent state of anger or annoyance coupled with frequent and intense temper outbursts in children and adolescents often signals
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El Periodico USA Featured April 10, 2024

What is dyspraxia?

Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a chronic condition that begins in childhood that causes difficulties with
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Häggström, Mikael (2014). "Medical gallery of Mikael Häggström 2014"
El Periodico USA Health Guide April 3, 2024

What is Anemia

Anemia occurs when there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body’s organs. As a result,
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El Periodico USA Featured March 30, 2024

World Bipolar Day: Understanding and Addressing Bipolar Disorder

On March 30th each year, the world comes together to commemorate World Bipolar Day, coinciding with the birthday of the
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