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Family Leave Benefits Households, Businesses, Taxpayers

Monday, January 23rd, 2012
A new study concludes that providing paid family leave to workers leads to positive economic outcomes ...
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New Autism Criteria May Mean Fewer Diagnoses

Monday, January 23rd, 2012
According to experts, the revised diagnostic definition for autism may significantly affect the proportion of individuals who qualify for a ...
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1 in 5 Americans Experienced a Mental Illness in Past Year

Saturday, January 21st, 2012
A new report reveals that nearly 46 million American adults aged 18 or ...
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Twin Study Backs Birth Weight’s Role in Autism

Friday, January 20th, 2012
As researchers intensify their investigation into the root cause for autism, experts ...
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Rat Study Suggests Different Reward System in Teen Brain

Thursday, January 19th, 2012
A laboratory study on rats has led researchers to propose that the growing adolescent brain ...
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Family History of Alcoholism May Affect Adolescents’ Brains

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
A new study has found that the brains of adolescents with a family ...
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Activity Program Helps ADHD Kids

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Although it may seem paradoxical, a new study finds that a structured physical activity program can help children who ...
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Parent Involvement, Coping Skills Reduce Gang Allure

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Researchers have found that moderate levels of parental monitoring combined with good coping skills can keep high-risk kids out ...
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SSRIs During Pregnancy May Up Risk of Rare Disorder

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
A new study warns that mothers who take a common class of antidepressant medication ...
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Classroom Contracts May Improve Students’ Grades

Monday, January 16th, 2012
Contracts are an essential component of any business practice. Typically, the document describes rights and duties of ...
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