14
2019
IQ a better predictor of adult economic success than math
IQ in childhood is a better indicator of adult wealth than math for very preterm and very low-weight babies, according to a new study.
14
2019
A Rise In Depression Among Teens And Young Adults Could Be Linked To Social Media Use
A new study shows a rise in depression and stress among young people parallels the growth in smartphone and social media use.
14
2019
Expectant mothers can prevent fetal brain problems caused by the flu, study shows
Choline, an essential B vitamin nutrient, can prevent fetal brain developmental problems that often occur after prenatal maternal infections such as colds and influenza (flu), according to a new study.
13
2019
Call For Global Moratorium On Creating Gene-Edited Babies
An international group of 18 prominent scientists and bioethicists is calling for countries around the world to impose a moratorium on the creation of babies whose genes have been altered in the lab. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP)
13
2019
Families and schools may play key roles in promoting adolescent self-confidence
Self-confidence is critical for teens as they prepare for the challenges of adulthood, and both families and schools may together play a vital role in boosting adolescents’ confidence even in the face of difficulties with family, according to researchers.
13
2019
A Playful Way To Teach Kids To Control Their Anger
At the top of the world, the Inuit culture has developed a sophisticated way to sculpt kids’ behavior without yelling or scolding. Could discipline actually be playful? (Image credit: Johan Hallberg-Campbell for NPR)
12
2019
First double-blind controlled trial of TNS shows reduced symptoms in some children with ADHD
Currently approved in Canada and Europe for adults with medication-resistant depression and seizures, trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) has been found to be an effective and safe means of treatment for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports a new study.
12
2019
Some children can ‘recover’ from autism, but problems often remain, study finds
Research in the past several years has shown that children can outgrow a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), once considered a lifelong condition. In a new study, researchers have found that the vast majority of such children still have difficulties that require therapeutic and educational support.
11
2019
Adoption assessment tool lags behind societal changes
A researcher says a tool to assess potential adoptive parents does not meet the needs of lesbian, gay or gender minority adults.
09
2019
Invisibilia: For Some Teens With Debilitating Pain, The Treatment Is More Pain
Thousands of teens suffer from a rare chronic pain condition that makes everyday life excruciating. Some are trying a counterintuitive treatment approach: Load up on pain until you learn to ignore it. (Image credit: Christina Chung for NPR)