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Child-parent therapy has biological benefits for traumatized kids
Psychotherapy sessions with caregivers may help prevent serious disease later in life for young children who have experienced significant trauma, a new study found.
View ArticleScientists discover breakthrough method to activate dormant stem cells in the...
Scientists have discovered a novel pathway to wake up dormant neural stem cells, offering potential new therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, learning disabilities, and cerebral...
View ArticlePioneering research sheds light on how babies and young children understand...
Babies recognize pretense and around half of children can pretend themselves by 12 months, new research has found.
View ArticleKnocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits
Hyperactivity, repetitive behavior, and language deficits all appeared in the mice, highlighting an unexpected role the cerebellum seems to play in autism.
View ArticleAI model aids early detection of autism
A new machine learning model can predict autism in young children from relatively limited information. The model can facilitate early detection of autism, which is important to provide the right support.
View ArticleNumber of pediatric inpatient psychiatric beds in the U.S. did not increase...
U.S. pediatric inpatient psychiatric bed capacity did not change 2017 -- 2020, despite increases in pediatric mental health emergency visits, according to a new study . Researchers also found...
View ArticleStudy explains why laws are written in an incomprehensible style
A new study on 'legalese' suggests this convoluted language acts to convey a sense of authority in legal documents. The researchers also found that even non-lawyers use legalese when asked to write laws.
View ArticleMother's gut microbiome during pregnancy shapes baby's brain development
A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother's gut during pregnancy supports healthy brain development in the fetus.
View ArticleInflammation during childhood linked to onset of mental health issues in...
Children who have persistently raised inflammation are at a higher risk of experiencing serious mental health disorders including psychosis and depression in early adulthood.
View ArticleEarly interventions may improve long-term academic achievement in young...
Scientists have found infants and young children treated for brain tumors fell behind early in academic readiness, which predicted falling behind in later school years.
View ArticleBed-sharing has no impact on children's psychological development
Parental bed-sharing is unlikely to impact children's psychological development, new research has found. The study looked at nearly 17,000 British babies and tracked them for 11 years -- finding kids...
View ArticleResearcher finds sound progress in babies' speech development
The sounds babies make in their first year of life may be less random and more self-driven than previously believed, according to new research.
View ArticleLooking for clues about your biological age? Your grandparents' education may...
Eating well, exercising and attending regular doctor appointments can support a long healthy life, but a new study identified one possible factor beyond our control: whether you had a grandparent who...
View ArticleShort-duration, light-intensity exercises improve cerebral blood flow in...
Enhancing prefrontal cortex (PFC) cognitive functions requires identifying suitable exercises that increase cerebral blood flow. A recent study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that...
View ArticleDiscovery gives answers to parents of children with rare disease
A new genetic study provides answers to family of people with a rare and terrible neurological condition. It also allows family members to be tested for the mutations so they can make informed choices...
View ArticleAutistic traits, behavioral problems in 7-year-olds linked with gender...
Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds -- as measured by levels of gender-conforming play -- may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship...
View ArticleResearchers identify basic approaches for how people recognize words
Recognizing spoken words is a split-second competition, and a new study defines how people approach that competition and ultimately recognize words. The researchers identified three main approaches by...
View ArticleYoung adults let down by 'postcode lottery' for ADHD treatment in UK
A UK survey has found huge variation in treatment for ADHD, highlighting the struggle many young adults face once they turn 18. Researchers have warned that the current system is failing many young...
View ArticleResearchers give adult zebra finches back their ability to learn new songs
We all know the adage, 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks.' As we age, our ability to learn new skills, like mastering a foreign language or picking up a musical instrument, seems to fade. The...
View ArticleChildren's behavioral problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels
In a study involving 11-year-olds, researchers have concluded that greater behavioral problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels. The study also concluded that exposure to certain factors that...
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