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Anti-bullying efforts should be tailored to victims' needs, study shows
(Medical Xpress) -- Girls with poor self-control become as physically aggressive as the average boy when they’re bullied, suggests a new study by psychologists at the University of Illinois.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 03, 2012 |
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Cancer in childhood can have negative impact on career readiness
(Medical Xpress) -- Young adult survivors of childhood cancer often have problems maintaining jobs and relationships, researchers have found. A new study of childhood brain tumor survivors by disability researcher ...
Cancer
Jul 03, 2012 |
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Parental conflict may manifest itself in preschooler behavior
(Medical Xpress) -- Behavioral problems in preschoolers may mirror the intensity and frequency of their parents’ marital conflict and signal possible child maltreatment, suggests a new study co-written by Jun Sung Hong, ...
Pediatrics
Jun 29, 2012 |
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Dietary fiber alters gut bacteria, supports gastrointestinal health
A University of Illinois study shows that dietary fiber promotes a shift in the gut toward different types of beneficial bacteria. And the microbes that live in the gut, scientists now believe, can support a healthy gastrointestinal ...
Health
Jun 27, 2012 |
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Better response plans needed for children exposed to domestic violence
(Medical Xpress) -- Each year, millions of children are exposed to domestic violence, a traumatic experience that has been associated with cognitive, behavioral, social and emotional problems in childhood ...
Health
May 25, 2012 |
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Expert: Medicaid cuts will hurt low-, middle-income Illinois seniors
(Medical Xpress) -- Springfield’s plan to slash nearly $1.4 billion from the state’s Medicaid program will ultimately result in bigger medical (and financial) problems for low- and middle-income ...
Health
May 24, 2012 |
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Breast-fed babies' gut microbes contribute to healthy immune systems
A new multi-university study reports that differences in bacterial colonization of the infant gut in formula-fed and breast-fed babies lead to changes in the expression of genes involved in the infant's immune system.
Immunology
May 21, 2012 |
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Great recession reflux amounts to more hunger among seniors
A new study that looked at the hunger trends over a 10-year period found that 14.85 percent of seniors in the United States, more than one in seven, face the threat of hunger. This translates into 8.3 million seniors.
Health
May 14, 2012 |
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Even positive stereotypes can hinder performance, researchers find
Does hearing that you are a member of an elite group – of chess players, say, or scholars – enhance your performance on tasks related to your alleged area of expertise? Not necessarily, say researchers ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Lose body weight before gaining baby weight
A new University of Illinois study contains a warning for obese women who are planning pregnancies. Even if they eat a healthy diet when they are pregnant, their babies will develop in an unhealthy environment that places ...
Health
Apr 12, 2012 |
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Researchers use brain-injury data to map intelligence in the brain
Scientists report that they have mapped the physical architecture of intelligence in the brain. Theirs is one of the largest and most comprehensive analyses so far of the brain structures vital to general ...
Neuroscience
Apr 10, 2012 |
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Personality, habits of thought and gender influence how we remember
We all have them – positive memories of personal events that are a delight to recall, and painful recollections that we would rather forget. A new study reveals that what we do with our emotional memories ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 10, 2012 |
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Misperception of weight is an important barrier to weight loss
When University of Illinois researchers surveyed over 3,500 college applicants, more than a third couldn't report their weight accurately, and overweight and obese men were more likely to underestimate their weight than women.
Health
Apr 05, 2012 |
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Study suggests motivation to be active may lead to impulsive behavior
Those motivated to actively change bad habits may be setting themselves up for failure, a new study suggests.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 14, 2012 |
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New infant formula ingredients boost babies' immunity by feeding their gut bacteria
Adding prebiotic ingredients to infant formula helps colonize the newborn's gut with a stable population of beneficial bacteria, and probiotics enhance immunity in formula-fed infants, two University of Illinois studies report.
Health
Feb 29, 2012 |
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