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Association Between Parental Time Pressure, Mental Health Problems Among Children
Jan. 27, 2015 Children whose parents experience time pressure are more likely to have mental health problems, a researcher has found. Children's sense of wellbeing largely reflects the circumstances in which ... full story -
MRIs Link Impaired Brain Activity to Inability to Regulate Emotions in Autism
Jan. 27, 2015 When it comes to the ability to regulate emotions, brain activity in autistic people is significantly different than brain activity in people without autism. Researchers showed that symptoms ... full story -
Good Bedtime Habits Equal Better Sleep for Kids
Jan. 26, 2015 Children obtain better and more age-appropriate sleep in the presence of household rules and regular sleep-wake routines, according to sleep ... full story -
Brain White Matter Changes Seen in Children Who Experience Neglect
Jan. 26, 2015 Experiencing neglect in childhood was associated with alterations in brain white matter in a study of abandoned children in Romania who experienced social, emotional, linguistic and cognitive ... full story -
Largest-Ever Autism Genome Study Finds Most Siblings Have Different Autism-Risk Genes
Jan. 26, 2015 The largest-ever autism genome study reveals that the disorder's genetic underpinnings are more complex than previously thought: Most siblings who have autism have different autism-linked genes. ... full story -
Brain Study Sheds Light on How Children With Autism Process Social Play
Jan. 26, 2015 Brain scans confirm significant differences in play behavior, brain activation patterns and stress levels in children with autism spectrum disorder as compared with typically developing children, new ... full story -
In Infants, Pain from Vaccinations Shows Up in Brain Activity
Jan. 26, 2015 Infants show distinct, consistent patterns of brain activity in response to painful vaccinations, new research ... full story -
Mindfulness-Based Program in Schools Making a Positive Impact, Study Shows
Jan. 26, 2015 A social and emotional learning program started by Academy Award winning actress Goldie Hawn to help school children improve their learning abilities, be more caring, and less stressed is now backed ... full story -
Mother's Stress Hormone Levels May Affect Fetal Growth and Long Term Health of Child
Jan. 26, 2015 Increased levels of stress hormones can lead pregnant mice to overeat, but affect growth of the fetus and, potentially, the long term health of the offspring, according to a new ... full story -
Stress During Pregnancy Related to Infant Gut Microbiota
Jan. 26, 2015 Women who experience stress during pregnancy are likely to have babies with a poor mix of intestinal microbiota and with a higher incidence of intestinal problems and allergic reactions. This could ... full story -
Friends Know How Long You'll Live, Study Finds
Jan. 24, 2015 Young lovers walking down the aisle may dream of long and healthy lives together, but close friends in the wedding party may have a better sense of whether those wishes will come true, suggests new ... full story -
Lead Negatively Impacts Cognitive Functions of Boys More Than Girls
Jan. 23, 2015 The female hormones estrogen and estradiol may help ward off the effects of lead exposure for young girls, explaining why boys, are shown to suffer more often from the cognitive disabilities linked ... full story -
Early English Exposure Prepares Spanish-Speaking Children for Academic Success
Jan. 23, 2015 Family members, teachers and peers can play different roles in shaping Spanish-speaking children's school readiness and English skills that are vital to children's academic success, ... full story -
Mothers Don't Speak So Clearly to Their Babies
Jan. 23, 2015 People have a distinctive way of talking to babies and small children: We speak more slowly, using a sing-song voice, and tend to use cutesy words like "tummy". While we might be inclined ... full story -
Parents' Belief That a Child Will Attend College Plays Big Role in Early Academic Success
Jan. 23, 2015 The factors influencing children's readiness for kindergarten include not only whether they attend preschool, but also their families' behaviors, attitudes and values, research indicates. ... full story -
Pro-Marijuana 'Tweets' Are Sky-High on Twitter
Jan. 22, 2015 Analyzing every marijuana-related Twitter message sent during a one-month period in early 2014, researchers have found that the 'Twitterverse' is a pot-friendly place. In that time, more ... full story -
Low-Income Boys Fare Worse in Wealth's Shadow
Jan. 22, 2015 Low-income boys fare worse, not better, when they grow up alongside more affluent neighbors, according to new research. The greater the economic distance between boys and their neighbors, the worse ... full story -
Infants Can Learn to Communicate from Videos, Study Shows
Jan. 22, 2015 Children under two years old can learn certain communication skills from a video, such as how to use signs in sign language, and perform similarly in tests when compared to babies taught by their ... full story -
Parents' Reliance on Welfare Leads to More Welfare Use by Their Children, Study Finds
Jan. 22, 2015 Family welfare cultures have been explored through a new study in the context of Norway's Disability Insurance System. From 14,722 parent-child observations, researchers have found strong ... full story -
Head and Neck Cancers in Young Adults Are More Likely to Be a Result of Inherited Factors
Jan. 22, 2015 A new study pools data from 25 case-control studies and conducts separate analyses to show that head and neck cancers in young adults are more likely to be as a result of inherited factors, rather ... full story
- Association between parental time pressure, mental health problems among children
- MRIs link impaired brain activity to inability to regulate emotions in autism
- Good bedtime habits equal better sleep for kids
- Brain white matter changes seen in children who experience neglect
- Largest-ever autism genome study finds most siblings have different autism-risk genes
- Brain study sheds light on how children with autism process social play
- In infants, pain from vaccinations shows up in brain activity
- Mindfulness-based program in schools making a positive impact, study shows
- Mother's stress hormone levels may affect fetal growth and long term health of child
- Stress during pregnancy related to infant gut microbiota
- Lead negatively impacts cognitive functions of boys more than girls
- Early English exposure prepares Spanish-speaking children for academic success
- Mothers don't speak so clearly to their babies
- Parents' belief that a child will attend college plays big role in early academic success
- Pro-marijuana 'tweets' are sky-high on Twitter
- Low-income boys fare worse in wealth's shadow
- Infants can learn to communicate from videos, study shows
- Parents' reliance on welfare leads to more welfare use by their children, study finds
- Head and neck cancers in young adults are more likely to be a result of inherited factors
- How are student loans affecting the well-being of young adults?
- Why should adolescents exhibiting symptoms of mental disorders be asked about hallucinations?
- Sleep tight and stay bright? Invest now, researcher says
- Antisocial and non-antisocial siblings share difficulty recognizing emotions
- Experts call for a rethink on guidelines about children's screen time
- Video-based therapy might benefit babies at risk of autism
- Alternative DNA repair mechanism could provide better treatment for neuroblastoma in kids
- Fatty acids in fish may shield brain from mercury damage
- Teen girls report less sexual victimization after virtual reality assertiveness training
- Drug targets identified through cell line to potentially treat rare pediatric cancer
- Classic psychedelic use protective with regard to psychological distress and suicidality
- Intrusive monitoring of internet use by parents actually leads adolescents to increase their risky online behavior
- Use of sedation protocol does not reduce time on ventilator for children
- Alcohol ads on TV associated with drinking behavior in young people
- Finding shared pathways for psychiatric disorders
- Aboriginal women address high rates of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in remote Australia
- Majority of young women, men prefer egalitarian relationships, study shows
- Sleep difficulties in adolescents can predict alcohol, drug problems
- Genes, environment contribute to personal, peer drinking during adolescence and beyond
- Century-old drug reverses autism-like symptoms in fragile X mouse model
- Discovery of CLPB gene associated with a new pediatric mitochondrial syndrome
- People can be convinced they committed a crime that never happened
- Imaging test for autism spectrum disorder under development
- Academies call for long-term investments in education, care of small children
- Difficult behavior in young children may point to later problems
- Helicopter parenting better for pets than for kids
- Depression, behavioral changes may precede memory loss in Alzheimer's
- A paradox revealed: Cues associated with infant abuse may help reduce stress in the adult brain
- Advanced 3-D facial imaging may aid in early detection of autism
- Professional development programs improve pre-K teacher-child interactions
- Autonomous tots have higher cognitive skills
- Bisexual women have worse mental health than lesbians in the UK
- Men want commitment when women are scarce
- Bilingualism changes children's beliefs
- Napping helps infants' memory development
- Online training to help stop violence against children, young people
- Family income, child behavior factors in legal disputes about kids with autism
- Up in smoke or bottoms up: How policy could affect substance abuse
- Positive factors in youth linked to better heart health later in life
- Factors influencing mental illness in early adolescence
- Pediatricians miss autism symptoms in brief checkups
- Interrupting cycle of violence before young perpetrators, victims reach adulthood
- Disruptive children benefit from tailored classroom intervention
- United States: Mental health care lacking in state, federal prisons
- Ritual circumcision linked to increased risk of autism in young boys, research suggests
- Mental health workers don't recognize their own burnout
- Teachers on the front line following attack in Boston: Study identifies varying support following 2013 Boston Marathon attack
- Rihanna's music eases kids' pain after surgery
- Alcohol warnings from parents matter
- All in a good night's sleep: How quality of sleep impacts academic performance in children
- Ethnic discrimination and health: Direct link found
- Risks of youth rugby need urgent scrutiny
- Does 'dyslexia' disable teachers?
- Misfit or Miss Goody Two Shoes? Adolescent misperceptions abound
- Science at risk as young researchers increasingly denied research grants
- Music cuts across cultures
- Research on jealousy: Impact of sexual vs. emotional infidelity
- Mind-body connection not a one-way street
- Major study sends clear safety message to prevent brain injury in children
- Ohio's diversion program helps juvenile offenders with behavioral health issues
- How society makes it worse for people who self-harm
- Campus debit cards let students buy cigarettes with parents' money
- Do infants judge others' language proficiency? It depends on their own, research shows
- Safety concerns over lack of support for prison officers' mental health
- Children's vulnerability reflected in genes: Some children more sensitive to their environments, for better and worse
- Women in prison need and want treatment for physical, sexual abuse
- Study quantifies effect of depressive thoughts on memory
- Major depression in the national comorbidity survey
- Human speech's surprising influence on young infants
- The biology of fun and playfulness
- Genetic factors contribute to insomnia in children, teens, twin study suggests
- Parental history of suicide attempt associated with increased risk in kids
- Children with autism who live with pets are more assertive
- The biological spoils of war: Those engaged in more violent war have more wives, children
- Binge drinking disrupts immune system in young adults, study finds
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