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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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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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Meditation Reduces Stress in College Students

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

A new study suggests meditation may be an effective modality to mitigate blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and anger among at-risk ...

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Brain Imaging Illuminates Alzheimer Risk

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

A new study from the University of Kansas School of Medicine demonstrates that brain imaging can determine the genetic risk for Alzheimer’s in healthy subjects. Investigators used automated neuroimaging analysis techniques to characterize the ...

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Bipolar Medication Doesn’t Impact Cognitive Performance

Monday, November 16th, 2009

A new study has found no significant performance differences between patients who are taking medication for bipolar disorder and ...

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Focused Education Improves Autism, ADHD

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Emerging research suggests structured and concentrated teaching can improve literacy and comprehension in challenged school-aged children. Experts call for teachers and ...

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Side Effects from Borrowed Medications

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

A new study finds that 25 percent of people who borrow prescription medications experience side effects. Investigators looked at whether prescription ...

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