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Long-term high fluoride exposure during adolescence causes hippocampal impairments

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Long-term high fluoride exposure during adolescence causes hippocampal impairments
13
Jul

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated the impacts of prolonged fluoride exposure during adolescence and maturity on cognition and associated hippocampal alterations. Study: Prolonged exposure to high fluoride levels during adolescence to maturity elicits molecular, morphological, and functional impairments within the hippocampus. Image Credit: SedovaY / Shutterstock.com Background Fluoride, a naturally occurring chemical […]

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Cortical thinning in young adults with history of heavy drinking since adolescence is linked to altered neurotransmission

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Cortical thinning in young adults with history of heavy drinking since adolescence is linked to altered neurotransmission
19
Jun

During adolescence, the brain undergoes intense development and is especially at risk of the deleterious effects of alcohol use.  Based on findings from a recent follow-up study in Finland, young adults whose heavy drinking began in adolescence have lower cortical gray matter thickness and altered neurotransmission. The findings were published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental […]

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