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Cognitive Dysfunction Reversed in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome
At birth, children with Down
syndrome aren't
developmentally delayed. But
as they age, these kids fall
behind. Memory deficits
inherent in Down syndrome
... > full story
Easing Needle Anxiety
Needle! For some people, the
word -- almost as much as
the sight of one sliding
into skin -- is enough for
people to cringe, cry, even
swoon if they're standing in
line waiting for one. ... > full story
The Straight Dope: Studies Link Parental Monitoring With Decreased Teen Marijuana Usage
Marijuana is the most widely
used illicit drug by
adolescents, with almost 42
percent of high school
seniors admitting to having
... > full story
Coaches Can Shape Young Athletes' Definition of Success
Young athletes' achievement
goals can change in a
healthy way over the course
of a season when their
coaches create a mastery
motivational climate rather
... > full story
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Examining Mathematical Abilities in Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
November 20, 2009 — Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have a number of cognitive deficits. Mathematical ability seems particularly damaged in children with FASD. A new study supports the importance of ... > full story -
Heavy Criticism from a Parent Can Increase Aggressive Behavior in Children
November 20, 2009 — Heavy criticism from a parent can increase aggressive behavior in some ... > full story -
Mother's Depression a Risk Factor in Childhood Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests
November 20, 2009 — Maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in their children, according to new ... > full story -
Intervention Can Reduce Hostile Perceptions in Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
November 20, 2009 — Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to significant impairments in social skills. Researchers have found that a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training can lead ... > full story -
Psychological Therapy 32 Times More Cost Effective at Increasing Happiness Than Money
November 20, 2009 — Psychological therapy could be 32 times more cost effective at making you happy than simply obtaining more money, according to a new study. The research has obvious implications for large ... > full story -
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Worse for Toddlers, Obese Children
November 18, 2009 — Some children may suffer greater consequences of secondhand smoke exposure. In both toddlers and adolescents, obesity enhances the cardiovascular toxicities of secondhand smoke exposure. Toddlers had ... > full story -
Are Teenagers Wired Differently from Adults?
November 17, 2009 — Parents have long suspected that the brains of their teenagers function differently from those of adults. With the advent of magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, we have begun to appreciate how the ... > full story -
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Motor Vehicle Crashes More Common Among Young Drivers Who Engage in Self-Harm Behaviors
November 17, 2009 — Drivers who engaged in self-harm were at increased risk of motor vehicle crashes, even after controlling for psychological distress and substance abuse, found a study of 18,871 Australian ... > full story -
Students With a Lower Socioeconomic Background Benefit from Daily School Physical Activity
November 17, 2009 — Daily physical exercise at school positively improves students' body composition and exercise capacity. This is especially true of students with a low socioeconomic ... > full story -
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Phthalate Exposure Linked to Less-Masculine Play by Boys
November 16, 2009 — A study of 145 preschool children reports, for the first time, that when the concentrations of two common phthalates in mothers' prenatal urine are elevated their sons are less likely to play with ... > full story
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