In a group of internationally adopted children with cleft lip and/or palate, speech at age five is impaired compared to a corresponding group of children […]
Smartphone app makes parents more attuned to their babies’ needs, research shows
University of York researchers have designed an app to help new parents become more ‘tuned in’ to what their babies are thinking and feeling. The […]
Paradoxical outcomes for Zika-exposed tots
In the midst of an unprecedented Zika crisis in Brazil, there were a few flickers of hope: Some babies appeared to be normal at birth, […]
Babies display empathy for victims as early as 6 months
Babies show empathy for a bullied victim at only six months of age, according to researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Hebrew University […]
New insights into how the brain works
The brain is composed of many different types of neurons, and scientists are just beginning to uncover the functional significance of this vast cellular diversity. […]
How fathers, children should spend time together: Study dives into factors that could help develop a stronger relationship
As men everywhere brace for an onslaught of ties, tools, wallets and novelty socks gifted for Father’s Day, here are two questions fathers of young […]
Being teased about weight linked to more weight gain among children
Youth who said they were teased or ridiculed about their weight increased their body mass by 33 percent more each year, compared to a similar […]
Put more father friendly cues in OB/GYN offices: Simple environmental cues could increase fathers’ active participation during prenatal care, and women and infant health following birth
The saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” might be just what the doctor ordered for expecting fathers. A new Rutgers-led study finds that […]
Long-term consequences of Zika virus infection: Children exposed to the virus in 2015-16 may be at increased risk for developmental disorders like ADHD
Mice exposed to the Zika virus during later stages of gestation present behaviors reminiscent of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to a study of genetically diverse animals. […]
Can recreational sports really make you a better student?
A new Michigan State University study adds to growing evidence that participating in recreational sports not only can help improve grades while attending college, but […]
Autism diagnoses prove highly stable as early as 14 months: Finding suggests earlier, effective identification can result in earlier, more effective treatment
Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by trained professionals in children as young as 14 months are remarkably stable, suggesting that accurate screening and earlier […]
Cannabis during pregnancy bumps psychosis risk in offspring: With marijuana use rising among pregnant women, study raises new concerns
Pregnant women who use cannabis may slightly increase the risk their unborn child will develop psychosis later in life, suggests new research from Washington University […]
Consider women juggling research/childcare
Offering financial aid to cover childcare costs for female academics attending conferences is one of the suggestions offered by QUT researchers who surveyed Australian women […]
Want to increase staff loyalty? You’ll need to be seen as important, new research suggests
Offering praise and having a good working relationship isn’t always enough to engender loyalty from staff — employees also need to feel that the relationship […]