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School Obesity Programs May Promote Worrisome Eating Behaviors and Physical Activity in Kids
January 24, 2012 — A new report examines the possible association between school-based childhood obesity prevention programs and an increase in eating disorders among young children and adolescents. In a new poll, 30% ... > full story -
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Spotting Dyslexia Before a Child Starts School
January 23, 2012 — Children at risk for dyslexia show differences in brain activity on MRI scans even before they begin learning to read, finds a new study. Since developmental dyslexia responds to early intervention, ... > full story -
When It Comes to Accepting Evolution, Gut Feelings Trump Facts
January 19, 2012 — For students to accept the theory of evolution, an intuitive "gut feeling" may be just as important as understanding the facts, according to a new study. In an analysis of the beliefs of biology ... > full story -
Montana Students Pick Winning Names for Moon Craft
January 18, 2012 — Twin NASA spacecraft that achieved orbit around the moon New Year's Eve and New Year's Day have new names, thanks to elementary students in Bozeman, Mont. Their winning entry, "Ebb and Flow," was ... > full story -
Radiation-Induced Damage to Brain Tissue Reversed by Oxygen Starvation in Mice
January 18, 2012 — Treating brain tumors with whole brain radiation therapy can damage healthy brain tissue, but a new study in mice reveals that limiting the oxygen supply, or hypoxia, can alleviate some of the ... > full story -
Dangerous Choking 'Game' Prevalent Among Teens in Texas
January 18, 2012 — Nearly one out of seven college students surveyed at a Texas university has participated in the 'Choking Game,' a dangerous behavior where blood flow is deliberately cut off to the brain in order to ... > full story -
Plugged Into Learning: Computers Help Students Advance
January 17, 2012 — Technology has grown by leaps and bounds, yet are computers helping students progress in their learning? Absolutely, says a 40-year retrospective on the impact of technology in ... > full story -
Greater Brain Activation After Cognitive Rehabilitation for MS
January 17, 2012 — Scientists have documented increased cerebral activation in patients with multiple sclerosis following memory retraining using modified Story Memory Technique. This study is the first to demonstrate ... > full story -
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Junk Food in Schools Doesn’t Cause Weight Gain Among Children, Study Suggests
January 17, 2012 — While the percentage of obese children in the United States tripled between the early 1970s and the late 2000s, a new study suggests that -- at least for middle school students -- weight gain has ... > full story -
Planned Actions Improve the Way We Process Information
January 16, 2012 — Preparing to act in a particular way can improve the way we process information, and this has potential implications for those with learning disabilities. Researchers have shown that using a grabbing ... > full story
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