Childhood trauma is linked to different aging patterns in the midlife brain. Childhood abuse and neglect are associated with different patterns of change in the human brain and mind as people grow older.
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Childhood trauma is linked to different aging patterns in the midlife brain
A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress demonstrated a stronger link between advancing age and declining mental skills, alongside distinct gray matter volume differences.
A study found that children with congenital TORCH infections were three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism and seven times more likely to be diagnosed with an intellectual disability. It also showed an impact on academic performance, suggesting long-term effects on brain development
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Karolinska Institutet
Rare pregnancy infections linked to autism
Infections that, in rare cases, can be transmitted from the pregnant woman to the foetus are linked to an increased risk of autism and intellectual disability in the child. This is shown by a study from the Karolinska Institute published in JAMA Pediatrics.