Scientists find new brain markers of ADHD in children
In a study from Yale University, scientists found new brain markers of ADHD in children.
Why eye contact is rare among people with autism
A hallmark of autism spectrum disorder, ASD, is the reluctance to make eye contact with others in natural conditions.
A bad childhood may increase risks of heart and blood vessel diseases
Children who experience adversity are at increased risk of developing diseases of the heart or blood vessels in early adulthood.
How early fears play a role in later anxiety, depression
Early risk factors linked to children's temperament and a neural process that can foretell whether a person might have depression and anxiety later.
Childhood trauma could increase heart failure risk as an adult
In a study from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, scientists found childhood trauma, especially physical abuse, might increase the risk of heart failure later in...
Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?
Some kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe.
Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children’s environments help shape their willingness...
Could a pill help prevent a leading cause of childhood mortality?
Across much of the world, childhood diarrhea is a major killer.
Could a probiotic pill somehow be engineered to help stop the scourge in its...
Strange eating habits may signal autism
In a recent study from Penn State College of Medicine, scientists found that unusual eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be...
Scientists find eyes can show signs of ADHD, autism
In a recent study from Flinders University and elsewhere, scientists found that the eyes may be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as both...
Troubled childhood may boost your risk of bipolar disorder
Scientists from the University of Manchester found that adults who suffered childhood abuse may be at increased risk for bipolar disorder.
They found the link...