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Structural brain differences between children with dyslexia and dysgraphia and children who are typical language learners have been observed by researchers in a recent study. Researchers say the findings prove that using a single category of learning d…

A new study suggests that bullied children experience worse long-term mental health problems than children who are maltreated by adults.

Women may have a more difficult time than men in recovering from concussion, according to a new study. Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), is a common medical problem affecting cognitive function and quality of life in some in…

An effective solution to get rid of earworms, those annoying tunes that keep on re-playing in never ending loops in our heads, has been found. The best way to block obsessive melodies is neither to read a good novel nor solve complex anagrams but, simp…

Despite a massive increase in the number of antidepressants being prescribed to Australians, in the past few decades, neither the rates of self-harm nor the severity of antidepressant poisoning…

Negative feedback can sting, but thinking about the big picture may help transform criticism into positive change, according to new research published by the Society for Personality and Social…

A study from the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health finds students with standing desks are more attentive than their seated counterparts.

How long is the way from the city hall to the train station? When we estimate distances, something curious happens: short distances seem longer, and long distances shorter than they really are.

A parental split is known to adversely affect kids’ psychosomatic health. Now, a new study investigates how domestic arrangements impact children’s health following the split.

An international team of scientists has discovered what amounts to a molecular reset button for our internal body clock. Their findings reveal a potential target to treat a range of disorders, from sleep disturbances to other behavioral, cognitive, and…