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Movement improves computational skills in girls

From the Clemson University media release: Clemson researchers find that blending movement and computer programming supports girls in building computational thinking skills, according to an ongoing study funded by the National Science Foundation and emerging… 

Test detects early brain damage in football players

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From the Ben-Gurion University media release: A new, enhanced MRI diagnostic approach was, for the first time, able to identify significant damage to the blood-brain barrier (BBB) of professional football players following “unreported” trauma or… 

Can parents make their kids smarter?

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From the Florida State University media release: Reading bedtime stories, engaging in conversation and eating nightly dinners together are all positive ways in which parents interact with their children, but according to new research, none… 

To curb violent tendencies, start young

From the Duke University media release: Aggressive children are less likely to become violent criminals or psychiatrically troubled adults if they receive early intervention, says a new study based on more than two decades of… 

Self-medication: Marijuana users who feel low get high

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From the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs media release: Adolescents and young adults who smoke marijuana frequently may attempt to manage negative moods by using the drug, according to a study in September’s… 

Aspirin shown to benefit schizophrenia treatment

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From the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology media release: A new study shows that some anti-inflammatory medicines, such as aspirin, estrogen, and Fluimucil, can improve the efficacy of existing schizophrenia treatments. This work is being presented… 

Estrogen increases cannabis sensitivity

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From the Washington State University media release: Smoking today’s concentrated pot might be risky business for women, according to new research from Washington State University. The study is the first to demonstrate sex differences in the… 

YouTube as peer support for severe mental illness

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From the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice media release: People with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder use a popular social media website like YouTube to provide…