A major study examining the fish-eating habits of pregnant women has found that they are not linked to autism or
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Breast cancer linked to the body’s internal clock
For years, doctors have associated the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations with an increased risk of breast cancer. But researchers
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Synchronizing cochlear signals stimulates brain to ‘hear’ in stereo: Researchers are working to synchronize cochlear implant signals to provide a more realistic hearing experience for deaf adults and children
Using both ears to hear increases speech recognition and improves sound localization. In essence, it helps you to identify a
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Decoding the brain’s learning machine
In studies with monkeys, Johns Hopkins researchers report that they have uncovered significant new details about how the cerebellum —
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Soccer coaches are an untapped resource in assessing and developing player psychology: Training soccer coaches to assess player psychological characteristics that are important for performance could help to boost player success and well-being
With the 2018 World Cup just around the corner, soccer players and coaches are preparing to perform at their best.
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Curiosity is key to early childhood success in math and reading
Curious children are better able to grasp basic math and reading. This is according to a group of researchers from
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Pregnant moms and their offspring should limit added sugars in their diets to protect childhood cognition
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has determined that poorer childhood cognition occurred, particularly in
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Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby’s future fertility
Taking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests. The study identifies
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Does physical activity influence the health of future offspring? Study finds an intergenerational benefit
Physical and mental exercise is not only beneficial for your own brain, but can also affect the learning ability of
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Unprecedented psychological distress months after Hurricane Harvey: More than half of Harris County residents are still struggling
Four months after Hurricane Harvey soaked the Houston area and displaced more than a third of the population, an alarming
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