Psychology & Psychiatry

Practice makes perfect: Switching between languages pays off

It's estimated that half of the world's population speaks two or more languages. But are there hidden benefits to being bilingual? Research from Concordia reveals a new perk visible in the problem-solving skills of toddlers.

Pediatrics

Helping toddlers understand emotion key to development

The simple parenting strategy of helping toddlers understand emotion may reduce behavioral problems later on, finds a federally funded study led by a Michigan State University researcher.

Autism spectrum disorders

Blood-based genetic biomarkers identify young boys with autism

In a study published in the current online issue of JAMA Psychiatry, an international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, report finding a highly accurate ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mali seeks to contain Ebola fears after girl dies (Update)

Mali authorities on Saturday sought to calm fears after Ebola claimed its first victim in the African country, a contagious toddler who took a 1,000-kilometre bus journey before being treated.

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