Dogs may protect babies from some infections: study
Babies who spend time around pet dogs have fewer ear infections and respiratory ailments than those whose homes are animal-free, said a study released on Monday.
Pediatrics
Jul 09, 2012 |
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Autism, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may share common underlying factors
New research led by a medical geneticist at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine points to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) among individuals whose parents or siblings have been diagnosed ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 02, 2012 |
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Study offers new insights into the effects of stress on pregnancy
Expectant mothers who dealt with the strain of a hurricane or major tropical storm passing nearby during their pregnancy had children who were at elevated risk for abnormal health conditions at birth, according to a study ...
Health
Jun 28, 2012 |
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New study shows simple task at six months of age may predict risk of autism
A new prospective study of six-month-old infants at high genetic risk for autism identified weak head and neck control as a red flag for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and language and/or social developmental delays. Researchers ...
Autism spectrum disorders
May 17, 2012 |
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Study shows delays in siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders
A new University of Miami (UM) study shows that one in three children who have an older sibling with an Autism Related Disorder (ASD) fall into a group characterized by higher levels of autism-related behaviors or lower levels ...
Autism spectrum disorders
May 16, 2012 |
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Researchers across North America team up to find genetic markers for autism
A medical researcher at the University of Alberta is working with scientists from across North America to find out if there are genetic markers for autism. More than 15 scientists will examine DNA samples from children with ...
Autism spectrum disorders
Apr 18, 2012 |
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Study of half siblings provides genetic clues to autism
(Medical Xpress) -- When a child has autism, siblings are also at risk for the disorder. New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that the genetic reach of the disorder ...
Autism spectrum disorders
Apr 17, 2012 |
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Stroke risk considerably higher if sibling had stroke
If your brother or sister had a stroke, you may be at least 60 percent more likely to have one too, according to research reported in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics.
Cardiology
Apr 10, 2012 |
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Two-Thirds of kids with autism have been bullied: study
(HealthDay) -- Nearly two-thirds of American children with autism have been bullied at some point in their lives, and these kids are bullied three times more often than their siblings without autism, a new ...
Autism spectrum disorders
Mar 30, 2012 |
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Study shows that urinary mercury is not correlated with autism
A recent study finds no statistically significant correlation between urinary mercury levels and autism, according to a Feb. 15 report in the open access journal PLoS ONE.
Autism spectrum disorders
Feb 15, 2012 |
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Brains of addicts are inherently abnormal: study (Update)
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) at the University of Cambridge have identified a brain abnormality which is found in drug-dependent individuals as well as their ...
Neuroscience
Feb 02, 2012 |
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New educational program helps the siblings of children with cancer
Having a brother or sister with newly diagnosed cancer can be a distressing and difficult time for a child. While most children eventually cope, there can be a period of adjustment when their school work and social functioning ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 11, 2012 |
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University of Utah, Google seek answers for autism
These days, we hear a lot about the disorder of autism, but researchers at the University of Utah have created a program that helps kids with autism focus on building their skills and utilizing an aptitude ...
Autism spectrum disorders
Jan 10, 2012 |
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Smaller sibling protein calls the shots in cell division
Scientists have found at least one instance when the smaller sibling gets to call the shots and cancer patients may one day benefit.
Medical research
Jan 03, 2012 |
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Having epilepsy is not linked to committing violent crime
Despite current public and expert opinion to the contrary, having the neurological condition epilepsy is not directly associated with an increased risk of committing violent crime. However, there is an increased risk of individuals ...
Medical research
Dec 27, 2011 |
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