News tagged with behavioural difficulties


Study suggests light drinking in pregnancy not linked to development problems in childhood

Light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood, suggests a new study published today (17 April) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Apr 16, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Concerns that methadone children may have problems at school

Children prenatally exposed to methadone or Subutex (buprenorphine) are prone to developing cognitive difficulties. According to one researcher, these children still need close follow-up after they begin ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Childhood lead exposure linked to crime in adulthood

Australians who were exposed to high levels of lead as children may be at greater risk of committing violent and impulsive crimes two decades later, our yet-to-be-published research suggests.

Health created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Early poor mental health link to early puberty

(Medical Xpress)—Children who have an earlier onset of puberty have poorer mental health from as early as preschool age, a new study by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has found.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Early intervention prevents behavioral problems

To prevent negative behavior among children, the work must start early.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New ADHD findings

A combination of rare and common genetic variations could play a part in biological pathways linked to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Attention deficit disorders created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0