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Shannon Knight, a brain and cognitive sciences PhD candidate and McGovern Institute researcher, focuses on developing a novel gene therapy. Stefanie Koperniak|Office of Graduate Education Publication Date: August 18, 2026

Very preterm (VP) birth has been associated with higher rates of anxiety and mood disorders, but the emergence and persistence from childhood to adulthood is unknown. This study examined prevalence rates and early risk factors of these disorders in VP and term-born individuals

It often begins with what appears to be healthy eating – avoiding certain foods, counting calories or becoming increasingly restrictive with food choices

Menopause is under-recognized as a biological and sociocultural contributor to brain health, and scientific understanding of the impact that the menopausal transition has on the brain is minimal. This knowledge gap is particularly detrimental for women who live with neurological conditions. We lack sufficient data to understand the experience of women with established neurological conditions…

On July 31, in the final days of the North American leg of her tour, Ariana Grande released the music video for “Petal,” her newest single from an album of the same name. The video instantly reignited the years-long discourse over Grande’s body into something of a new low,with many presenting the video as irrefutable…

Mood disorders are highly prevalent in society, often disabling, and can lead to a reduced healthspan and lifespan, including by suicide. Depression and bipolar disorders are currently deemed to be chronic and/or treatment-refractory in up to half the patients treated. Additionally, depression and bipolar disorders need to be better distinguished, especially upon initial depressive presentations,…

Additional institutions in California, New York and North Carolina strengthen a national network connecting more than 170 academic medical centers, research institutions, and children’s hospitals to advance rare disease care and research nationwide

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Treating Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Search AdvertisementAdvertisement July 17, 2026/Behavioral Health/Research

Every year, millions of hospital stays involve people who use alcohol or drugs. In some cases, drug or alcohol use is the immediate reason for their hospitalization; in other cases, substance use is one of multiple contributing medical causes