From the University of Eastern Finland media release: Expectant women with prenatally diagnosed fear of childbirth are at an increased risk of postpartum depression, according to a study of over 500,000 mothers in Finland. Women…
From the International Communication Association media release: Television is a powerful agent of development for children, particularly those in preschool. But when could too much TV be detrimental to a young child’s mind? A recent…
From the Cornell Food Lab media release: As dish size increases, so do portion size and the amount of food actually eaten — but could personality traits play a role in how susceptible people are…
From the University of Exeter media release: Scientists have found evidence of a link between social and economic status and childhood attention deficit disorder (ADHD) in the UK. A team led by the University of…
From the University of Montreal media release: Asparagine, found in foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy products, was until now considered non-essential because it is produced naturally by the body. Researchers at the University…
Alternative treatment focuses on controlling the ‘fight or flight’ response From the Rochester Institute of Technology media release: A novel approach to treating children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder could help them navigate their world…
From the Wolters Kluwer Health media release: Women with depression in the perinatal period experience a high degree of conflict in deciding whether and how to treat their depression, but strongly prefer treatments other than…
From the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine media release: Pregnant women may transmit the damaging effects of stress to their unborn child by way of the bacteria in their vagina and through the placenta,…
From the Kingston University media release: A Kingston University London psychology researcher has backed the Government’s stance on maintaining Britain’s school starting age saying structured play, not formal learning, is the key to success for…
From the Elsevier media release: Childhood neglect and abuse, whether physical or psychological, confers a lifetime vulnerability to stress, anxiety, and mood problems. Such early-life stress is also suspected to contribute to the development of…