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Ten-Year Follow-Up of Physical Activity Among Adolescents
April 15, 2013 New research shows that the drop in boys’ physical activity during the teenage years levels off in early ... > full story -
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Teenage Smoking Behavior Influenced by Friends' and Parents' Smoking Habits
April 12, 2013 The company you keep in junior high school may have more influence on your smoking behavior than your high school friends, according to newly published ... > full story -
Older People May Be at Greater Risk for Alcohol Impairment Than Teens
April 11, 2013 An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to a new study. Researchers said the findings have profound ... > full story -
Training Gives Kids of AIDS Patients a Leg Up
April 10, 2013 A simple in-home training program for caregivers can give children of AIDS patients a better shot at prosperity by improving their early-childhood development, according to a new ... > full story -
Eating Solid Food Early Sets Marmosets on Path to Obesity
April 10, 2013 Baby marmoset monkeys that began eating solid food earlier than their peers were significantly more likely to be obese at one year of age, scientists have ... > full story -
New Therapy for Fragile X Chromosome Syndrome Discovered
April 10, 2013 Researchers have discovered a new therapy for the fragile X chromosome syndrome. This new therapy proposes the modulation of the cerebral endocannabinoid system in order to ameliorate the symptoms of ... > full story -
In Autism, Age at Diagnosis Depends on Specific Symptoms
April 9, 2013 The age at which a child with autism is diagnosed is related to the particular suite of behavioral symptoms he or she exhibits, new research ... > full story -
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Teachers in Ireland Regard Medication for ADHD as Last Resort
April 9, 2013 Teachers in the Republic of Ireland consistently view medication treatment for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a last resort, even when they view the disorder as biologically ... > full story -
Exposure to Air Pollution During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Incidence of Specific Pediatric Cancers
April 9, 2013 Increased exposure to traffic-related air pollution during pregnancy was associated with a higher incidence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and two rare childhood cancers, according to a new ... > full story -
Minocycline, an Antibiotic, Improves Behavior for Children With Fragile X Syndrome
April 8, 2013 Minocycline, an older, broad-spectrum antibiotic in the tetracycline family, provides meaningful improvements as a therapeutic for children with fragile X syndrome, a study has ... > full story
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