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Parental Training on Sex Ed

Monday, July 14th, 2008
Parents often struggle with the inevitable discussion with their kids about sex. Undoubtedly, sex is one of the most difficult topics a parent can bring up with an adolescent. ...  Read more... »

Brain Scans Demonstrate a Child’s Empathy

Friday, July 11th, 2008
The innocence and kindness of children is a cherished attribute. New research using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scans discovers children between the ages of seven and 12 appear to be ...  Read more... »

HPV Vaccine Should Not Be Based on Risk Factors

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
The release of a vaccine that protects women from Human papillomavirus, or HPV, has been met with considerable controversy ranging from concerns that the vaccine may promote sexual activity to labeling ...  Read more... »

ADHD Tied to Reverse Brain Response

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
Emerging research suggests a genetic change in a brain “signaling pathway” pushes dopamine, a natural neurotransmitter, in the wrong direction influencing a ‘speed’ response between nerve cells. Vanderbilt University Medical Center ...  Read more... »

Early Childhood Nutrition May Influence Adult IQ

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
A recent report finds adults who had improved nutrition in early childhood may score better on intellectual tests, regardless of the number of years they attended school. The study is found in ...  Read more... »

Marijuana May Trigger Schizophrenia

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
A new report finds alterations in a molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana may contribute to the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia. Heavy marijuana use, particularly in adolescence, appears to be associated with ...  Read more... »

Do Teachers Overestimate ADHD

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
A UK study discovers that while teachers are important partners to health professionals in identifying and managing children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they may be over-identifying children with possible ADHD ...  Read more... »

Improve Adult ADHD Diagnosis

Monday, July 7th, 2008
A new report issued during the Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Psychiatrists suggests a significant number of adults with unresolved depression, anxiety or addiction may actually have Attention Deficit ...  Read more... »

New Program Improves Care for ADHD

Monday, July 7th, 2008
An innovative program promises to help primary care physicians improve the care they provide for school-aged children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study is the first to intervene with an entire community ...  Read more... »

ADHD with Autism Explored

Friday, June 27th, 2008
A new grant has been awarded to conduct a national study of the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with autism spectrum disorders. Researchers at the University of ...  Read more... »