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·May 18, 2017·5 min read

Study of Sisters Helps Explain Dad’s Influence on Risky Sexual Behavior

A new study reveals that genes aren't the only factor in female sexual behavior, the quality of the father and daughter relationship also plays a role.

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·May 18, 2017·3 min read

Social Environment and Hippocampal Volume Affect Adolescent Depression

Larger hippocampal volume in combination with how safe teens feel in their community environments contribute to how depressed they feel, a new study reports.

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·May 16, 2017·4 min read

How Much TV Is Too Much For the Developing Brain?

Poor language skills associated with watching TV for more than three hours a day in 11 year olds, researchers say.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Adolescent Impatience Increases As Testosterone Rises

A new study reveals the influence testosterone levels play in adolescent decision making.

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·May 15, 2017·5 min read

Hormone Key to Fruit Fly Brain Development Discovered

New insight into brain development in fruit flies may also shed light on maternal hypothyroidism in humans, researchers say.

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·May 13, 2017·3 min read

Newborn Baby Brain Scans Will Help Researchers Track Brain Development

Researchers have released a massive selection of neonatal and newborn baby brain scans that can help other scientists conduct additional research on human brain development.

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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.