FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 30, 2022·5 min readWhy Do Some Kids Take Bigger Risks Than Others?A parent's wealth and social status can influence a child's risk-taking behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 29, 2022·5 min readBirth Weight Could Help Identify Children at Higher Risk of Psychological IssuesA child's weight at birth could determine their risk of being diagnosed with a mental health disorder later in life. Researchers found for every kilogram below average birth weight, the more likely a child was to experience mental health problems through childhood and adolescence.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2022·4 min readExposure to Accents Helps Children Learn WordsChildren exposed to diverse regional accents on a frequent basis have an edge when it comes to language acquisition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2022·2 min readThe Unexpected Cells Helping to Shape Young BrainsDuring brain development, oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) contribute to the neural pruning process, helping to shape the healthy development of the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2022·4 min readObesity May Be a Neurodevelopmental DisorderObesity is, in part, determined by epigenetic development in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Findings suggest developmental epigenetics plays a significant role in both environmental and genetic influences on obesity risk.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2022·7 min readWhat’s in a Word? Identifying Language Disorders Earlier Can Set Children up for SuccessThe earlier language disorders in children are identified, the earlier help can be provided to insure fluid language acquisition.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2022·4 min readOmega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in AdolescentsDHA consumption was associated with improved capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while ALA lowered impulsive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 27, 2022·3 min readLanguage Learning Difficulties in Children Linked to Brain DifferencesChildren with developmental language disorder have less myelin in parts of the brain associated with acquiring rules and habits, as well as brain areas associated with language production and comprehension.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 26, 2022·5 min readYoung Kids Avoid One Learning Trap That Often Snares AdultsBy being unable to focus attention, children avoid the "learning trap" adults sometimes fall into.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 24, 2022·4 min readCOVID-19 Associated With Increase in New Diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes in Youth, by as Much as 72%Children who contracted COVID-19 are at increased risk of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers found a 72% increase in new Type 1 diabetes cases in those under 18 who contracted COVID-19.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 24, 2022·4 min readWatching TV With Your Child Can Help Their Cognitive DevelopmentFamily TV time can have a beneficial effect on a child's cognitive development, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·September 24, 2022·3 min readMeet Orbit, the Interactive Robot That Looks to Help Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Develop Social SkillsOrbit, an interactive robot, helps teach children on the autism spectrum to develop social appropriateness and emotion via storytelling, physical interaction, and visual communication.Read More
