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Articles from November 2010
- Some parts of the country are seeing a drop in drug and alcohol use in teens
Experts agree that parental interaction can stop many children from ever beginning to use illegal substances. Many individuals during their adolescent years begin using and ultimately become addicted to cigarettes. more...
- Teens who drink heavily are at risk of developing strong impulsive behaviors
Teenagers have been predominately experimental through generations. Many health experts and parents agree that it is part of growing up. However, researchers are finding new data that links early alcohol use to brains becoming underdeveloped. more...
- Researchers switching from laboratory to classrooms to study autism
For many years researchers and parents have been seeking ways to enable autistic children to thrive in the classroom. more...
- Children are more likely to develop ADHD when exposed to pesticides
Recent studies from the University of CaliforniaBerkeley reveal that children who are exposed to organaphosphate pesticides are at risk of developing attention problems, reports Natural News. more...
- Research shows that school-led alcohol interventions can help curb underage drinking
A report published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine revealed that heavy drinking accounted for 1,800 deaths, 590,000 unintentional injuries, 700,000 assaults, and more than 97,000 of sexual assaults among college students. more...
- Study shows light present at nighttime can cause depression
Researchers from Ohio State University found that exposure to dim light at night causes depressive symptoms. more...
- Research shows that more protection cells are present in the brains of girls
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine has announced the discovery of differences in the amygdala region of the brain that can help explain why boys are more susceptible to some mental health disorders. more...
- Researchers find that severe heart defects in children can cause anxiety
Studies from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health reveal that children with severe congenital heart defects have double the risk of developing anxiety than others with a mild form of the condition. more...
- New study finds depression sufferers more likely to exhibit risky behavior
A study from the University of Alabama has found that depression could be considered a potential marker of increased HIV risk. The study followed nearly 2000 individuals between the ages of 15 and 24. more...
- Teen brains more at risk for addiction than adults
Researchers from Childrens Hospital Boston revealed that a teens brain is more likely to be damaged by drugs and alcohol than a fully developed adult brain, reports CNN. more...
- Researchers find that IQ scores and academic achievement in autistic children do not always agree
Studies from the University of Washington reveal that the IQ scores of 90 percent of children diagnosed with high-functioning autism show conflicts with their performance on reading, spelling and math tests. more...
- Study shows that a protein found in the brain can cause symptoms of depression
A new study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, shows that the immune system is involved in the development of depression. more...
- Research from UCLA aims to help treat children with autism
Researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) are seeking new ways to help children with autism succeed in the classroom. more...
- Researchers find that video games not as harmful as previously reported
In a recent study by Yale University School of Medicine found no association between video games and negative health behaviors, particularly in boys, reports Health Day. more...
- Study shows males with ADHD more at risk of car accidents
A recent study published in the Public Library of Science Medicine revealed that males who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at greater risk of traffic accidents, reports The Globe and Mail. more...
- Two California teens hospitalized after consuming narcotic
The increase use of club drugs such as ecstasy, Rohypnol, Ketamine and Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) among teens has made many law enforcement agencies across the nation step up their efforts to help stop further abuse. more...
- Researchers discover gene that causes symptoms of ADHD
Research from Georgetown University Medical Center shows that a gene found in people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with the loss of concentration, reports Science Centric. more...
- Experts say that decriminalizing marijuana leads to misconceptions about the drug
According to the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, nearly 39 percent of teens between grades 9 and 12 have used marijuana at least once during their lifetime. more...
- Research shows that attention training games can help children with ADHD
Research from the University of Hertfordshire found that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who use mind-controlled attention-training games, reported improved memory, according to Response Source. more...
- Researchers find a program that can help treat the symptoms of autism
Researchers from the Center for Autism and Related Disorders revealed that structured teaching combined with play-based behavior can help children recover form autism or make gains in cognitive and adaptive function. more...
- Study: More children not receiving preventive care visits
A recent study published in the Annals of Public Medicine reveals that parents are less likely to schedule routine exams for their teens, reports KERO. more...
- Researchers seeking alternative ways to treat ADHD
Scientists from the University of Wisconsin will soon begin testing a mind-training program that can provide a drug-free alternative for helping those with ADHD and high functioning autism. more...
- Study: Teenage girls less likely to use protection than boys
Research from Arizona State University reveals that teen girls were more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior than boys, reports Time Magazine. more...
- Study shows that self-harming behavior is growing
Research by Data for England found that hospital admissions from self-injury have grown by 11 percent since 2006, reports The Independent. more...
- New study shows depression sufferers see world in shades of gray
Research from Harvard University reveals that depression affects the vision of those who suffer from the condition. more...
- As winter months approach, more people are affected by depression
Psychologists from Utah State University reveal that season affective disorder can affect up to 5 percent of people and 20 percent can show some symptoms of the condition, reports The Statesman. more...
- Sexually abused children twice as likely to develop schizophrenia, study shows
Researchers from Austria reveal that sexually abused children are at risk of developing psychotic illnesses in adulthood, reports Reuters. more...
- Researchers find that girls diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to develop depression
Several recent studies published by the American Journal of Psychiatry revealed that girls who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to show other mental health risks, reports the North Shore News. more...
- New treatment may help children with ADHD
Many parents are searching for alternative ways to help treat the symptoms associated the attention deficit disorder hyperactivity disorder. more...
- Effects of video game addiction becoming more known among parents and teens
Experts say that video game addiction is a growing trend among teens and young adults, according to Coast Report. While the condition is relatively, more cases have recently come to light. more...
- Disruption of the gene controlling the circadian rhythm could affect individuals with depression
A study from Ohio State University found that changes in gene activity that controls the circadian rhythm are linked to the development of depression, reports physorg.com. more...
- New technique allows doctors to identify individuals who suffer from PTSD
Researchers from the University of Minnesota revealed that increased circuit activity in the right side of the brain is associated with debilitating, involuntary flashbacks often found with individuals who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reports Psych Central. more...
- Study shows that children with hypertension are at risk of developing learning disabilities
Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center reveals that children who have high blood pressure are more likely to have learning disabilities, reports Health Canal. more...
- Higher levels of cortisol present in children with parents who have mood disorders
Recent research by the Concordia University suggests that stress during childhood can double the risk of developing a serious mood disorder in early adulthood, reports the Montreal Gazette. more...
- Survey: Anxiety and depression becoming more common in teens
Studies from the Family Psychological Services in Petoskey, Michigan show that more teens are suffering from anxiety, depression and eating disorders, according to Petoskey News. more...
- New research seeks to find autism in children at earlier age
The MIND Institute at the University of California Davis Medical Center is conducting new research in diagnosing children with autism as early as six months, reports the New York Times. more...
- Research shows nearly 3 out of 4 children in Minnesota say they were victims of bullying
Research from the University of Minnesota reveals that 74 percent of children between the ages of 8 and 15 say they know someone who was bullied, reports the Spring Valley Tribune. more...
- Study: Sugar less likely to be a root cause of hyperactivity in children
Researchers from the University of Virginia found that sugar has little impact on kids diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, reports the Washington Post. more...
- Study: Relearning how to crawl may help children with ADHD
Research from Purdue University reveals that relearning infant traits like crawling can help diminish symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in school-aged children, Channel 6 news in Indianapolis reports. more...
- Children with ADHD find it easier to learn through new amplification technology
Research from York University in Toronto concludes that using amplifying technologies in the classroom has positive effects for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports the Janesville Gazette. more...
- Researchers find that alcohol may be the most harmful drug
A recent study released by the British medical journal reveals that alcohol may be the most harmful drug, reports CNN. more...
- Children with ESM more likely to suffer from learning disabilities than bipolar disorder
According to a new study by the Longitudinal Assessment of Manic Symptoms (LAMS), children with elevated symptoms of mania (ESM) are more likely to meet the criteria for disruptive behavior disorders than for bipolar disorder, reports onmedica.com. more...
- Lack of sleep from text messaging can result in mood and learning problems, study shows
Research from the JFK Medical Center in New Jersey found that text messaging or emailing prior to bedtime could lead to mood or learning issues during the day, reports HealthJackal.com. more...
- Researchers find that increased levels of testosterone could cause autism in kids
Research from the University of Cambridge suggests that autism is linked to in utero exposure of the fetus to very high levels of testosterone, reports WFAA. more...
- Study shows that cyberbullying is growing in Massachusetts
According to the 2010 Emerson Hospital Youth Risk Behavior Survey, nearly 17 percent of high school students reported being threatened. more...