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Smoking While Pregnant, Lead Exposure Linked to ADHD

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Mothers who smoke while pregnant more than double the risk of having a ...

Sleep Noise Helps Memory

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

A new study of memory discovered sounds introduced during sleep can improve learning. Northwestern University research participants were in a deep sleep ...

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Parental Guidance Plus Medications Aid Autistic Children

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

A new federal study finds a plan of medication plus a structured training program for parents is beneficial for children ...

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Maternal Depression Can Stress Child’s Health

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

A new report finds maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in their children. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Children's Center analyzed data from ...

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Child Abuse May Cause Premature Aging

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

A new study suggests children who suffered emotional or physical abuse may age prematurely as adults. Researchers from Butler Hospital ...

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Mixed Parental Anxiety Over Internet Predators

Friday, November 20th, 2009

A new report on parental concerns about the safety of their children’s lives online reveals a wide range of ...

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Medication for Premature Ejaculation on Track for Approval

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Researchers have announced a second positive trial of an aerosol spray medication, termed PSD502, used to treat premature ejaculation (PE). PE is defined as ...

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Stop Smoking While Losing Weight

Friday, November 20th, 2009

A new summary analysis discovers an individual can improve two health behaviors concurrently -- rebuffing the contention that embarking on a ...

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Chemicals Found in Plastics Linked to ADHD

Friday, November 20th, 2009

A new study warns that phthalates, a family of chemical substances used primarily to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) soft and flexible, may be associated ...

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Infections Linked to Schizophrenia

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Swedish researchers have developed a technique that analyzes inflammatory substances in cerebrospinal fluid -- the liquid that surrounds the brain and ...

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