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 1, 2019
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News tagged with cultural group
Psychology & Psychiatry
Group finds facial expressions not as universal as thought
(Medical Xpress) -- For most of history, people have assumed that facial expressions are generally universal; a smile by someone of any cultural group generally is an expression of happiness or pleasure, for example. This ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
New study establishes link between sexual orientation and personality
Men and women who identify as gay/lesbian or bisexual tend to show different personality traits to those who identify as straight, particularly among younger adults. This is according to new research, published in the Journal ...
Jun 9, 2020
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Pediatrics
Japanese children's gait develops differently from children in other countries
Researchers have discovered that the manner of walking, or gait, of Japanese children develops differently from that of children in other countries.
Aug 9, 2022
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Pediatrics
Reducing screen time increases physical activity in children
Many young people spend much of their time using digital screens which may reduce their engagement in physical activity. But children have always been sedentary during most of their awake time. This has been shown every time ...
May 23, 2022
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Genetics
Immune system of modern Papuans shaped by DNA from ancient Denisovans
Modern Papuans' immune system likely evolved with a little help from the Denisovans, a mysterious human ancestor who interbred with ancient humans, according to a new study led by Irene Gallego Romero of the University of ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Immigrants suffer higher rates of psychosis
Psychosis, sometimes called schizophrenia, is a psychological state characterised by symptoms such as paranoia and hallucinations. In England, one person in every 100 will be diagnosed with a psychotic disorder at some point ...
Apr 21, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
American Indian teens who identify with their native culture experience fewer negative alcohol outcomes
American Indian (AI) adolescents who expect to relate strongly to their racial culture in the future are less likely than their peers to experience negative alcohol outcomes—like fighting with friends, being arrested, and ...
Oct 17, 2022
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Medical research
Peptide found to induce autophagy resulting in defense against diseases
(Medical Xpress)—A multi-disciplined team of researchers from the United States and The Netherlands has found that introducing a certain type of peptide into mice cells induces autophagy, which in turn helps in fighting ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens maintain their religion
High school is a turbulent time for adolescents. Every parent knows these are the years when teens begin to spread their wings, develop their own self-awareness and confirm their identification with specific social groups ...
Jun 20, 2011
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