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Over the past decades, we have seen numerous tragic examples where the failure of institutions to meet the needs of infants for social contact and stimulation has led to the failure of these infants to thrive. Infancy and childhood are critical life pe…

Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. The focus of the disease is the progressive degeneration of dopamine-producing nerve cells in a certain region of the midbrain, the substantia nigra. Misfolded proteins are the …

A new study shows that more mental functions are impaired by damage to brain hubs – where several networks come together – compared with brain damage that is far from hubs.

Couples in a research experiment launched in the 1970s shared the responsibility for home, family and work equally.

Inaccurate identification can lead to the prosecution of the innocent while the guilty go free, according to a team of experts studying the accuracy of eyewitness reports.

Study found that kids providing care do so at the expense of their own school work and well-being.

Scientists have recreated what goes on in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients in a 3D culture dish that could speed development of new drugs for the disease.

The shopping process may allow for the feeling of more control over a situation, which in turn eases anxiety.

Sometimes parents are fearful that a child’s behavior may be an indication of a disorder.

A new study led by researchers from Duke University Medical Center finds that the effects of mental stress on the heart vary between men and women.