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Harsh Winters in Eastern US and Heat and Drought in Western US May Persist Due to 4,000-Year Pattern, and Climate Change
Apr. 16, 2014 Last winter’s curvy jet stream pattern brought mild temperatures to western North America and harsh cold to the East. A new study shows that pattern became more pronounced 4,000 years ago, and ... full story -
Research Reveals What Your Sleeping Position Says About Your Relationship
Apr. 15, 2014 Scientists have discovered what people’s preferred sleeping position reveals about their relationships and personality. The research revealed the most popular sleep positions for couples, with 42% ... full story -
Prolonged, Heavy Bleeding During Menopause Is Common
Apr. 15, 2014 Women going through menopause most likely think of it as the time for an end to predictable monthly periods. Researchers say it's normal, however, for the majority of them to experience an ... full story -
Brain Changes Associated With Casual Marijuana Use in Young Adults: More 'Joints' Equal More Damage
Apr. 15, 2014 The size and shape of two brain regions involved in emotion and motivation may differ in young adults who smoke marijuana at least once a week, according to a new study. The findings suggest that ... full storyMore: -
SSRI Use During Pregnancy Linked to Autism and Developmental Delays in Boys
Apr. 15, 2014 In a study of nearly 1,000 mother-child pairs, researchers found that prenatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a frequently prescribed treatment for depression, anxiety ... full story -
Real-Time Audio of Corporal Punishment Shows Kids Misbehave Within 10 Minutes of Spanking
Apr. 15, 2014 Real-time audio recordings of children being spanked showed parents responded impulsively or emotionally, rather than being intentional with their discipline, says a psychologist and parenting ... full story -
Kids' Earliest Memories Might Be Earlier Than They Think
Apr. 15, 2014 The very earliest childhood memories might begin even earlier than anyone realized -- including the one remembering, his or her parents and memory researchers. Four- to 13-year-olds in upstate New ... full story -
Cultivating Happiness Often Misunderstood
Apr. 15, 2014 The concept of maximizing happiness has been explored by researchers, who have found that pursuing concrete 'giving' goals rather than abstract ones leads to greater satisfaction. One path ... full story -
Lifestyle Determines Gut Microbes: Study With Modern Hunter-Gatherers Tells Tale of Bacteria Co-Evolution
Apr. 15, 2014 The intestinal bacteria of present-day hunter-gatherers has for the first time been deciphered by an international team of researchers. Bacterial populations have co-evolved with humans over millions ... full story -
How Mothers Help Children Explore Right and Wrong
Apr. 15, 2014 Moms want their kids to grow up to be good people -- but how do they actually help their offspring sort out different types of moral issues? A new study shows many moms talk to their kids in ways ... full story -
New Method of Screening Children for Autism Spectrum Disorders Works at 9 Months Old
Apr. 15, 2014 Researchers have identified head circumference and head tilting reflex as two reliable biomarkers in the identification of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children that are between 9 and 12 months ... full story -
In Child Custody Disputes, LGBT Parents Face Bias in the Courts, Review Finds
Apr. 15, 2014 Court decisions that favor a heterosexual parent over a gay or lesbian parent in a custody dispute often do not consider important social science research on parenting by gay and lesbian individuals, ... full story -
Charitable Donation Discrepancies: Why Are Some Countries More Generous Than Others?
Apr. 15, 2014 When it comes to charitable giving, some countries open their collective wallets more than others. According to a new study, people who live in countries that promote equality in power and wealth are ... full story -
When Identity Marketing Backfires: Consumers Don't Like to Be Told What They Like
Apr. 15, 2014 When choosy moms choose Jif peanut butter and sports fans who call themselves sports fans subscribe to DirecTV, identity marketing is hard at work. But what happens when this type of advertising ... full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency, Cognition Appear to Be Linked in Older Adults
Apr. 15, 2014 A study that looks at Vitamin D deficiency and cognition relationship in older adults adds to the existing literature on the subject. "This study provides increasing evidence that suggests there ... full story -
Outgoing Behavior Makes for Happier Humans: Across Cultures, Extroverts Have More Fun
Apr. 15, 2014 Happy is as happy does, apparently -- for human beings all over the world. Not only does acting extroverted lead to more positive feelings across several cultures, but people also report more upbeat ... full story -
Obesity: Are Lipids Hard Drugs for the Brain?
Apr. 15, 2014 Why can we get up for a piece of chocolate, but never because we fancy a carrot? Research has demonstrated part of the answer: triglycerides, fatty substances from food, may act in our brains ... full story -
Exams in Cold Auditoriums? Better Memory at Ideal Temperature
Apr. 15, 2014 People’s working memory functions better if they are working in an ambient temperature where they feel most comfortable. The conjecture is that working in one's preferred temperature ... full story -
We're Over the Hill at 24, Study Says
Apr. 14, 2014 It's a hard pill to swallow, but if you're over 24 years of age you've already reached your peak in terms of your cognitive motor performance, according to a new study. In one of the ... full story -
Brand/type of Helmet, Mouthguard May Not Significantly Reduce Risk of Sport-Related Concussion in High School Football Players
Apr. 14, 2014 A sports medicine physician has concluded the the brand or type of helmet or mouthguard does not significantly reduce concussion risk among high school football players. While helmet brand or age did ... full story
- Research reveals what your sleeping position says about your relationship
- Prolonged, heavy bleeding during menopause is common
- Brain changes associated with casual marijuana use in young adults: More 'joints' equal more damage
- SSRI use during pregnancy linked to autism and developmental delays in boys
- Real-time audio of corporal punishment shows kids misbehave within 10 minutes of spanking
- Kids' earliest memories might be earlier than they think
- Cultivating happiness often misunderstood
- Lifestyle determines gut microbes: Study with modern hunter-gatherers tells tale of bacteria co-evolution
- How mothers help children explore right and wrong
- New method of screening children for autism spectrum disorders works at 9 months old
- In child custody disputes, LGBT parents face bias in the courts, review finds
- Charitable donation discrepancies: Why are some countries more generous than others?
- When identity marketing backfires: Consumers don't like to be told what they like
- Vitamin D deficiency, cognition appear to be linked in older adults
- Outgoing behavior makes for happier humans: Across cultures, extroverts have more fun
- Obesity: Are lipids hard drugs for the brain?
- Exams in cold auditoriums? Better memory at ideal temperature
- We're over the hill at 24, study says
- Brand/type of helmet, mouthguard may not significantly reduce risk of sport-related concussion in high school football players
- Lashing out at your spouse? Check your blood sugar
- Dog ownership benefits families of children with autism
- Babies prefer fairness -- but only if it benefits them -- in choosing a playmate
- Youth who fail to envision future commit more crimes
- Young dads at high risk of depression, too
- Visual maps use imagery to help connect personal passions with potential careers
- Detrimental effects of television viewing on sleep in young children
- Women who gain too much or too little weight during pregnancy at risk for having an overweight child
- Teaching to optimize learning or control misbehavior? Scale of disruptive behavior in schools seriously underestimated
- To be an organ donor, specific attitudes trump general support, study finds
- Green space keeps you from feeling blue
- What happens when we try to manipulate our voice to attract a mate? Her voice is hot, his is not
- Taking iron improves women's exercise performance, study shows
- Young athletes from higher income families more likely to suffer serious overuse injuries
- Abstention from alcohol has increased sharply among Australian adolescents
- 'Body hack' app by math researchers shortcuts jet-lag recovery
- Possible new target to attack flu virus identified
- Single mothers don't delay marriage just to boost tax credit, study says
- Uncovering a new angle on mental distance: Feeling closer leads to poor judgement of space
- Unraveling what's behind the sniffles, hoping for treatment
- Antidepressants and breastfeeding can mix, study suggests
- There's no faking it: Your sexual partner knows if you're really satisfied
- Head injuries can make children loners
- Increased time on Facebook could lead women to negative body images
- Lettuce rejoice! Scientists grow longer lasting salad
- Neurofinance study confirms that financial decisions are made on an emotional basis
- Are chromium supplements helpful in lowering blood sugar levels?
- Physical activity associated with lower rates of hospital readmission in patients with COPD
- Consuming high-fat diet associated with increased risk of certain types of breast cancer
- Breastfeeding and infant sleep: Are babies who wake to breastfeed at night trying to delay the birth of a sibling?
- Chips with olestra cause body toxins to dip, study finds
- Telephone medication therapy management works for some but not all home health patients
- Green is good: Natural compound from green tomatoes increases muscle, protects against muscle wasting
- See what a child will look like using automated age-progression software
- Phone call from pharmacist can reduce some hospital admissions
- Can animals really help people in hospitals, aged care?
- Stressful environments genetically affect African American boys
- Love is a many-faceted thing: Regular churchgoers and married people most satisfied with their love life
- Restaurants in public housing developments serve fewer healthy meals, nearly 75 percent of entrιes unhealthy
- Reality of adoption breakdowns revealed by new research
- Physical activity is beneficial for late-life cognition
- Most schools meet new USDA drinking water mandate; more steps needed to encourage consumption
- Regular aerobic exercise boosts memory area of brain in older women
- Italian adolescents wrongly believe energy drinks are comparable to soda, sports drinks
- Consumer, be aware: Quality of health-related internet searches varies
- Misconceptions about energy drinks could have health consequences, experts say
- Brain changes can result from participation in one year of contact sports, evidence shows
- Lipid levels during prenatal brain development impact autism, study shows
- Most hospital pregnancy tests found to be unreliable after first few weeks of pregnancy
- Language structure: You're born with it
- Surprising truth about obsessive-compulsive thinking
- Glucosamine promotes longevity by mimicking low-carb diet, study finds
- Kitchens are source of multi-drug resistant bacteria
- Graphic photos on tobacco packs save lives: WHO report
- Grandmas stay sharp when they care for grandkids once a week
- From learning in infancy to planning ahead in adulthood: Sleep's vital role for memory
- Higher blood pressure linked to lower tendency to worry
- Antimicrobial from soaps promotes bacteria buildup in human noses
- Obese people feel full sooner than people of normal weight
- More clues on how pregnancy protects against breast cancer
- Spring allergies linked to specific food allergies, says specialist
- Is it just a cold or is it allergies?
- Genes increase the stress of social disadvantage for some children
- Father's age at birth may affect daughter's cancer risk
- Mortality risks of being overweight or obese are underestimated
- Education: States' standardized tests have a negative impact on parents' civic engagement
- Daily serving of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can significantly reduce bad cholesterol
- Fathers can lower their children's risk of going hungry by staying involved
- Social circuits that track how we like people, ideas
- Experience helps restaurant managers stick with local foods
- Procrastination and impulsivity genetically linked: Exploring the genetics of 'I'll do it tomorrow'
- Twitter use linked to infidelity and divorce
- Green tea extract boosts your brain power, especially the working memory, new research shows
- Health benefits of 'green exercise' for kids shown in new study
- Children see domestic violence that often goes unreported, research finds
- Drink milk? Women who do may delay knee osteoarthritis
- Caffeine against Alzheimer's disease? Positive effect on tau deposits demonstrated
- Over a lifetime, childhood obesity costs $19,000 per child
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