Genetic and neurobiological factors shape the development of eating disorders much earlier than previously thought, with evidence emerging in children as young as 9 years old, Yale-led research ...

Cultural factors can play a crucial role in shaping our behaviors, values, and self-perceptions. For individuals with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling, skin picking, or ...

In the United States, involvement in crime typically spikes in one's mid- to late-teenage years, after which it declines. This had led many to believe that teenagers are biologically predisposed to ...

An epigenome-wide study shows that many DNA methylation differences across ethnic groups cannot be explained by shared genetic ancestry alone. The likelihood of developing certain diseases can vary ...