The term "birdbrain" has been part of our lexicon for about a century to describe someone's intellect, or lack of it, presumably because birds have really small brains. But, in fact, the way songbirds learn to sing is similar ...
Jul 31, 2017
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People who experience unpredictable childhoods due to issues such as divorce, crime or frequent moves face a higher risk of becoming obese as adults, according to a new study by a Florida State University researcher.
Jul 24, 2017
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A Florida State University researcher is working with art therapists to find better ways to treat children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Jul 21, 2017
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In today's appearance-driven world, body image can be a powerful influence on our choices and behaviors, especially related to dieting. That image is sometimes shaped or distorted by many factors, including mass media images, ...
Jul 14, 2017
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Loves me, loves me not. Turns out that anxiety over that very question may be detrimental to the long-term success of a relationship.
Jun 13, 2017
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A new study by Florida State University researchers reveals women are more likely to pay attention to and remember average and plus-size models in the media compared to thin models.
Jun 7, 2017
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Eighteen states are on track to eliminate racial disparities in infant mortality by the year 2050 if current trends hold—sooner if they accelerate—according to a newly published paper from researchers at Florida State ...
May 18, 2017
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A team of Florida State University researchers is using mathematical modeling to find the best and most effective chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients.
May 2, 2017
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Be skeptical of ads declaring you can rev up your brain's performance by challenging it with products from the growing brain-training industry.
Apr 17, 2017
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Waiting for children to develop on their own is one reason so many toddlers with autism go undiagnosed. A delay in treatment can result in the loss of precious months or years when interventions are able to dramatically affect ...
Apr 13, 2017
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