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One hit of crystal meth causes birth defects: U of T study
A single prenatal dose of methamphetamine - commonly known as speed - may be enough to cause long-term neurodevelopmental problems in babies, say University of Toronto researchers.   view more (2005-07-27)

How 'hot' emotional brain interferes with 'cool' processing
For the first time, researchers have seen in action how the "hot" emotional centers of the brain can interfere with "cool" cognitive processes such as those involved in memory tasks.   view more (2006-02-17)

Ultrasounds show mothers' drinking shrinks fetal brain
Routine ultrasounds show that heavy drinkers who continue to imbibe after learning they are pregnant may carry fetuses with reduced skull and brain growth compared to those of abstainers or quitters, says a new study.   view more (2006-04-28)

'Coaching' in labor makes little difference, UT Southwestern researchers say
When a woman is giving birth, having a "coach" tell her to push during contractions makes almost no difference in shortening labor, and may actually increase her risk of subsequent problems with her bladder, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.   view more (2005-12-30)

Evolutionary forces explain why women live longer than men
Despite research efforts to find modern factors that would explain the different life expectancies of men and women, the gap is actually ancient and universal.   view more (2006-05-10)

The evolution of right- and left-handedness
A study from the April issue of Current Anthropology explores the evolution of handedness, one of few firm behavioral boundaries separating humans from other animals.   view more (2006-03-01)

Sleeping in school
Up to 10% of children starting school suffer from sleep disturbances and these may lead to poor performance or behavioral difficulties.   view more (2008-12-04)

Cerebellum found to be important in cognition and behavior
Premature babies with cerebellar damage have wide-ranging developmental delay.   view more (2005-10-03)

Insomnia may precede and prolong major depression
Two new studies show that insomnia, far from being a symptom or side effect of depression, may instead precede it, making some patients more likely to become and remain mentally ill.    view more (2005-06-22)

Testosterone therapy may prevent Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at the University of Southern California have discovered a direct link between loss of testosterone and the development of an Alzheimer's-like disease in mice. They also discovered that testosterone treatment slows progression of the disease.   view more (2006-12-20)

Kids who drink early in life: What does it mean for their future?
Alcohol experimentation in late childhood or early adolescence is a common event. An early age of first drink (AFD), however, is associated with a variety of negative outcomes.   view more (2005-10-14)

Watching TV can improve parenting and child behavior
Watching television parenting programmes like ITV's Driving Mum and Dad Mad really can help improve parenting skills and modify children's behavioural problems, according to a study at The University of Manchester.   view more (2006-11-22)

New genetic link to high blood pressure found
A new genetic discovery made by a University of Michigan team may help explain why some people develop high blood pressure and others don't - and why some people's blood pressure increases as they age.   view more (2005-10-18)

Brain Abnormality Found In Alzheimer's Disease Related to Gait Impairment in Older Persons
A new study from Rush University MedicalCenter helps explain why gait problems are often progressive in old age and related to risk of dementia and death.   view more (2006-01-26)

Children of bipolar parents score higher on creativity test, Stanford study finds
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown for the first time that a sample of children who either have or are at high risk for bipolar disorder score higher on a creativity index than healthy children.   view more (2005-11-09)

Neanderthals were as good at hunting as early modern humans
The disappearance of Neanderthals is frequently attributed to competition from modern humans, whose greater intelligence has been widely supposed to make them more efficient as hunters.   view more (2006-01-19)

UCLA researchers discover how drug binds to neurons to stop drunken symptoms of alcohol
UCLA researchers discovered how an experimental drug, called Ro15-4513, binds to specific receptors on brain neurons, which helps explain how this drug stops the drunken behavioral symptoms of alcohol such as impaired motor coordination, memory loss and drowsiness.   view more (2006-05-09)

Omega 3 fatty acids influence mood, impulsivity and personality, study indicates
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may influence mood, personality and behavior, according to results of a study presented today by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers at the 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society in Denver.   view more (2006-03-06)

Prenatal cocaine's lasting cellular effects
Although the "crack baby" hysteria of the 1980s was greatly exaggerated, cocaine use during pregnancy can cause subtle but disabling cognitive impairments — attention deficits, learning disabilities and emotional problems.   view more (2007-01-15)

Medication appears effective in treating teen heroin addiction
In a comparison of two drugs prescribed to treat teenagers dependent on heroin and other opioids, the drug buprenorphine was more effective, especially in treatment retention.   view more (2005-10-04)
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