From the University of Strathclyde media release: Sedentary behaviour increases in children between the ages of nine and 12 — even if they are otherwise physically active, according to research at the Universities of Strathclyde…
From the PLOS media release: Brain swelling is a strong predictor of death in children with cerebral malaria (a severe form of the disease where parasites have accumulated in brain vessels), and also in mice with…
From the ResearchSEA media release: Brain maps of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show different levels of connectivity between parts of the brain compared with typical individuals. Autism spectrum disorder is a group of neurological…
From the University of Sydney media release: Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are affected by a range of problems, including anxiety, depression, aggression, delinquency and diminished learning capacity a new review of evidence reveals. Published…
From the University of Toronto media release: A new study by the University of Toronto (U of T), released today, found that those with schizophrenia who’d been physically abused during childhood were five times more likely…
From the University of Virginia media release: Most adults know that a quick apology for a minor transgression, such as bumping into someone, helps maintain social harmony. The bumped-into person feels better, and so does…
From the University of Portsmouth media release: About half of all girls at UK secondary schools might be avoiding sport because of embarrassment or pain caused by their breasts, according to new research. The study also…
From the Lifespan media release: A study led by a Hasbro Children’s Hospital sports medicine physician found that male student ice hockey players in earlier pubertal stages had a significantly increased risk of prolonged symptoms from…
From the University of California – Los Angeles media release: People on social media are often unsupportive of cyberbullying victims who have shared highly personal feelings, UCLA psychologists report. Compared to face-to-face situations, bystanders are even…
From the University of Chicago press release via MedicalXpress: The clues that parents give toddlers about words can make a big difference in how deep their vocabularies are when they enter school, new research at…