Health
Physical education is good for kids' grades, study finds
(HealthDay) -- Boosting students' levels of physical education improves their grades, a new, small study says.
May 28, 2012
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Autism spectrum disorders
New study shows minority toddlers with autism are more delayed than affected Caucasian peers
The first prospective study of ethnic differences in the symptoms of autism in toddlers shows that children from a minority background have more delayed language, communication and gross motor skills than Caucasian children ...
Feb 21, 2012
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Health
Study: Lead exposure decreases Indian children's hand-eye coordination
(Medical Xpress) -- Young Indian children exposed to lead poisoning scored low on tests that measured hand-eye coordination, a new study finds.
Aug 31, 2011
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Health
When should a kid start riding a bike? If it's a balance bike, you might be surprised how young
When Michael Natividad learned to ride a bike at 7 or 8 years old, he knew his training wheels were ready to come off when he leaned on them while zipping around corners.
Jul 3, 2024
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Pediatrics
Children with fine motor skills succeed at the beginning of the school path
Reading and mathematical skills form the basis for learning and academic success. According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, children who exhibit fine motor skills in the first grade ...
May 25, 2023
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Pediatrics
Babies crawl, scoot and shuffle when learning to move—here's what to watch for if you're worried
Early gross motor (or whole body) movements such as crawling and walking are exciting developments and clear markers for parents watching their child's development. But what happens when a milestone isn't reached, or the ...
May 25, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Consumer health: Understanding metastatic brain cancer
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about metastatic brain cancer.
May 23, 2023
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Neuroscience
OHSU neuroscientist: Grammy nominees are a brainy bunch
The Grammy Awards on Sunday will celebrate the most accomplished musicians of our time, although a neuroscientist at Oregon Health & Science University says music is a boon for virtually anyone who can carry a tune. In fact, ...
Feb 3, 2023
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Neuroscience
Does air pollution during pregnancy affect a child's neurodevelopment?
A recent study in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology has linked exposure to tiny particles of air pollution—called fine particulate matter—during pregnancy to delays in children's gross motor, fine motor, and personal–social ...
Nov 9, 2022
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Neuroscience
Regaining sense of touch after stroke
Developed by researchers at La Trobe University in Melbourne, SENSe therapy (Study of the Effectiveness of Neurorehabilitation on Sensation) has already helped hundreds of survivors of stroke improve their ability to undertake ...
Jul 13, 2022
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