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Food Allergies Linked to ASD in Children

Researchers report 11.25% of children with ASD have food allergies, significantly higher than the 4.25% of children who suffer allergies without an autism diagnosis. The study adds to the growing body of evidence linking immunological dysfunction as a possible risk factor for ASD.

Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered

A new USC study reports researchers have discovered 150 proteins that affect brain development and cell activity, contributing to the development of mental health disorders.

Mom’s Voice May Help Babies Sleep Better in NICU

Babies in NICU sleep better when their hear their mom's voice, a new study reports. Researchers found babies slept better and woke less often when they were played recordings of their mother's reading a story.

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Your Brain Considers Other People’s Personal Space as Your Own

A new study reveals people respond to stimuli in another person's peripersonal space as they could their own.

Bad News Becomes Hysteria in Crowds

Researchers reveal news stories about potential threats become more negative, hysterical and inaccurate when passed from person to person. The study reveals the effect is not counteracted by presenting people with more balanced and neutral facts.

Human Encouragement Might Influence How Dogs Solve Problems

According to researchers, the behavior of the owner may influence dogs during problem solving tasks.

Is a Stress Shot on the Horizon?

An immunization for stress created from beneficial bacteria could be on the horizon. The vaccine is said to have long lasting anti-inflammatory effects, making people more resilient to the psychological and physical effects of stress.

Want Narcissists to Donate to Your Cause? Make it About Them

Researchers report narcissists who are asked to imagine a recipient's circumstances are more likely to donate to a cause than when the recipient's plight is simply described to them.

When it Comes to Recess, a Quality Playground Experience Matters

A new study reveals the quality of the playground experience during recess can have significant impact on a child's emotional well being, behavior and cognition.

Coffee Helps Teams Work Together

Caffeine has surprising effects when it comes to team work, researchers say. A new study reveals people who drank coffee gave more positive reviews about group task performance and were more on topic than those who drank decaf.