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Prenatal Exposure to Insecticide Chlorpyrifos Linked to Alterations in Brain Structure and Cognition
April 30, 2012 — Even low to moderate levels of exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos during pregnancy may lead to long-term, potentially irreversible changes in the brain structure of the child, according to a ... > full story -
Huge Study Finds Brain Networks Connected to Teen Drug Abuse
April 29, 2012 — In a large imaging study of the human brain -- involving 1,896 14-year-olds -- scientists have discovered networks that go a long way toward explaining why some teenagers start experimenting with ... > full story -
TV Alcohol Advertising May Play Role in Underage Drinking
April 29, 2012 — Minors who were familiar with television alcohol advertisements were more likely to have tried alcoholic beverages and binge drink than those who could not recall seeing such ads, according to a new ... > full story -
Unruly Kids May Have a Mental Disorder
April 29, 2012 — When children behave badly, it's easy to blame their parents. Sometimes, however, such behavior may be due to a mental disorder. Mental illnesses are the No. 1 cause of medical disability in youths ... > full story -
Teen-Led Study Highlights Dangers of Texting and Driving
April 29, 2012 — Some people have questioned whether a ban on texting while driving will actually lead to more crashes because drivers will conceal their cell phones, making it more dangerous to read and type ... > full story -
Driven to Distraction: Anticipating Cell Phone Calls May Increase Risk of a Crash
April 29, 2012 — It's well-known that using a cell phone while driving can lead to motor vehicle crashes. New research shows that even anticipating calls or messages may distract drivers may increase the risk of a ... > full story -
Being Left out Puts Youths With Special Needs at Risk for Depression
April 29, 2012 — The challenges that come with battling a chronic medical condition or developmental disability are enough to get a young person down. But being left out, ignored or bullied by their peers is the main ... > full story -
Fight or Flight: Violent Teens May Be Following Parents' Lead
April 29, 2012 — While it may be cute when a 3-year-old imitates his parent's bad behavior, when adolescents do so, it's no longer a laughing matter. Teens who fight may be modeling what they see adult relatives do ... > full story -
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Low-Income Moms Under Stress May Overfeed Infants
April 29, 2012 — Efforts to prevent obesity among low-income infants should focus not only on what babies are being fed but also the reasons behind unhealthy feeding practices, according to a new ... > full story -
Big Girls Don’t Cry: Overweight Teens Who Are Satisfied With Their Bodies Are Less Depressed, Less Prone to Unhealthy Behaviors
April 28, 2012 — A new study finds overweight teens who are satisfied with their bodies are less depressed, less prone to unhealthy ... > full story -
New Form of Intellectual Disability Discovered
April 27, 2012 — Researchers have discovered a gene for a new form of intellectual disability, as well as how it likely affects cognitive development by disrupting neuron ... > full story -
Women Who Smoke in Pregnancy More Likely to Have Child With High Functioning Autism
April 26, 2012 — Women who smoke in pregnancy may be more likely to have a child with high-functioning autism, such as Asperger’s Disorder, according to preliminary ... > full story
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