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·May 12, 2017·5 min read

Playground Politics – What Drives Rejection Among Children?

According to researchers, children reject playing with their peers based on more than behavior alone.

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·May 11, 2017·3 min read

Pet Dogs Help Kids Feel Less Stressed

According to researchers, children who spent time interacting with their dogs had lower cortisol levels.

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·May 11, 2017·2 min read

How Harmful is Alcohol For the Adolescent Brain?

Researchers believe the adolescent brain may be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol as it is still developing and less robust than adults' brains.

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·May 11, 2017·5 min read

Everyday Chemicals May Affect Brain Development, Including Fetal IQ

Researchers look at the potentially negative role exposure to some common chemicals can have on brain development and IQ.

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·May 10, 2017·3 min read

First Year of Grade School Sharpens Kids’ Attention Skills

A new study reports children who transition earlier into formal education are more focused and less impulsive that their peers who remain in preschool.

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·May 9, 2017·5 min read

Dad’s Involvement With Baby Early On Associated With Mental Development Boost

According to researchers, dads who interact more with their children during the first few months of life have a positive impact on their baby's cognitive development.

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·May 9, 2017·7 min read

Female Hormones May Trigger Headaches in Girls Battling Migraine

According to researchers, lower levels of progesterone was associated with higher incidences of migraines in older teen girls, while in younger teens, the opposite was true.

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·May 8, 2017·4 min read

How Do Toddlers Learn Best From Touchscreens?

A new study provides insight into educational apps and those designed for small children may be tailored to fit child specific learning needs.

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·May 5, 2017·5 min read

Gene That Controls Birth Defect Common in Diabetes Identified

A new study reveals a gene that plays a key role in the formation of neural tube defects.

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·May 5, 2017·6 min read

The Formation of Folds on the Surface of the Brain

Findings provide new insights into the evolution of smooth and folded mammalian brains.

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·May 5, 2017·1 min read

Taking Folic Acid During Pregnancy Has Positive Effect on Child’s Psychological Development

Summary: Children whose mothers took folic acid during pregnancy demonstrated higher levels of emotional intelligence and resilience later in childhood...

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·May 4, 2017·3 min read

Breast Milk May Aid White Matter Microstructural Organization in Preterm Babies

An important new study reveals breast feeding not only helps pass immunity onto infants and reduces the risk of obesity, it can also help preterm babies develop more robust white matter.