Attention deficit disorders
ADHD rates doubled among U.S. adults over 10 years
(HealthDay)—If the latest statistics are any indication, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no longer an issue for children only.
Nov 01, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Predictability of parent interaction positively influences child's development
A joint project of the University of Turku's FinnBrain study and the University of California-Irvine (US) investigated the impact of the predictability of parent interaction on a child's development.
Aug 15, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Hands-on dads more prone to jealousy in the face of infidelity
A new international study has found fathers who invest time and money in their children are likely to be more jealous when their partner cheats on them compared with dads who are less involved.
Jul 23, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Baby talk is similar all over the world
There are vast differences in early child-rearing environments across cultures. For example, the popular French documentary Babies, which documents the life of infants in five different cultures, depicts the multitude of ...
May 08, 2019
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Pediatrics
Bullying among adolescents hurts both the victims and the perpetrators
Name-calling, hair pulling and cyberbullying: About one-tenth of adolescents around the globe have been victims of psychological or physical violence from classmates at least once in their lives. A new study carried out by ...
May 07, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to become a better person? Travelling more might be the answer
Travelling offers new experiences and can open people's minds. It allows you to get out of your daily groove –- of work, commuting, housework and cooking – to think about the things that really matter and enjoy some quality ...
May 02, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Veterans suffer from 'culture shock' when returning to university
The study, based on interviews with 20 military veterans on a US college campus found that civilians' trivial concerns, inappropriate clothing, lack of respect for lecturers and willingness to criticise the President of the ...
Apr 26, 2019
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Addiction
Study identifies gender differences in reported adverse drug reactions
In a British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study, investigators uncovered numerous gender differences in reports of adverse drug reactions sent to the National Pharmacovigilance Centre in the Netherlands.
Apr 03, 2019
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Pediatrics
How to raise global citizens of tomorrow
(HealthDay)—It's never too soon to teach kids to be culturally competent—to learn about, respect and accept people whose culture is different from their own.
Mar 22, 2019
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Pediatrics
For infants, distinguishing between friends and strangers is a laughing matter
Infants as young as five months can differentiate laughter between friends and that between strangers, finds a new study by researchers at New York University and UCLA. The results suggest that the ability to detect the nature ...
Mar 11, 2019
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