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Psychology & Psychiatry

Video: Babies are language sponges—even with sign language

Just like early exposure to any other language, early exposure to sign language will support learning language later, whether it's sign or spoken It's widely believed that the younger you are, the easier it will be for you ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Clay fights MRSA, other superbugs in wounds

The use of mud or wet clay as a topical skin treatment, or poultice, is a common practice in many cultures. In fact, the concept of using mud as medicine goes back to the earliest times.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Precautions for tick-borne disease extend "beyond lyme"

(Medical Xpress)—This year's mild winter and early spring were a bonanza for tick populations in the eastern United States. Reports of tick-borne disease rose fast.

Medical research

Bionic leg makes amputee faster on his feet

Craig Hutto considers himself part bionic man. In 2005, doctors amputated his leg after a shark attacked him during a fishing trip off the Florida Gulf Coast.

Autism spectrum disorders

Humanoid robot "Russell" engages children with autism

With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), mechanical and computer engineer Nilanjan Sarkar and psychologist Zachary Warren of Vanderbilt University have developed a learning environment for kids with autism, ...

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