Scientists found that childhood trauma can change DNA and brain development, leaving long-term biological marks.

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These ...

New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.

A brain chemical called SGK1 may explain why childhood trauma increases depression risk. Blocking it could lead to better antidepressants. Neuroscientists from Columbia University and McGill Universit ...

Experts say traumatic events, including Wednesday’s deadly school shooting in Minneapolis, can rewire a child’s developing brain even if they’re not directly impacted by it. The way we parent can help ...

That inexplicable anxiety you feel in crowded places? The way your body tenses up when you hear raised voices? The persistent feeling that something bad is about to happen even when life is going well ...

Caleb Quick’s suspected shooter returned to court Tuesday to schedule his transfer hearing. He and his girlfriend face ...

Maternal stress, encompassing physical, emotional, and psychological distress, remains a widespread yet underestimated risk ...

The breakdown of myelin, the insulating layer around brain cells that supports brain function, is prevalent in a range of ...

Although the exact causes of ALS remain unknown, both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to its development. Previous studies have linked repetitive episodes of head trauma, such as ...

A husband and wife duo from Beaumont is used to being in the world of music. Rhonda and Jason Halbert have enjoyed Grammy ...