Fewer than half of U.S. mental health treatment facilities providing care for children offer services for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a report published in the June issue of…
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Many U.S. children eligible for type 2 diabetes screening
Many children are eligible for type 2 diabetes screening, but few test positive for prediabetes or diabetes, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in Pediatrics. Amelia S. Wallace,…
Confused by whole grain labels on food packaging? Study finds you’re not alone
Whole grain labels on cereal, bread, and crackers are confusing to consumers and could cause them to make fewer healthy choices, according to the results of a study that tested…
Math shows how brain stays stable amid internal noise and a widely varying world
Whether you are playing Go in a park amid chirping birds, a gentle breeze and kids playing catch nearby or you are playing in a den with a ticking clock…
Individual differences in the brain
Personality varies widely. There are bold and reserved individuals, who behave very differently when faced with the same environmental stimulus. What is true for humans also applies to fish: their…
Tips To Prevent A Burn-Out And Be Happy
Are you exhausted, annoyed, and ready to throw in the towel on something that once made you leap out of bed with joy every morning? I know that feeling well.…
Globally, only half of women get treatment for preventable killer of newborns
Only half of pregnant women worldwide who need a treatment developed over 50 years ago to prevent Rh disease—an often-fatal condition in fetuses and newborns that is now exceedingly rare…
AI-enhanced precision medicine identifies novel autism subtype
A novel precision medicine approach enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) has laid the groundwork for what could be the first biomedical screening and intervention tool for a subtype of autism,…