Duke University researchers have developed a handheld probe that can image individual photoreceptors in the eyes of infants. The technology, […]
Children take longer to learn two languages at once compared to just one — don’t fret
Worldwide immigration patterns are increasing the number of children who grow up exposed to two languages, a circumstance that provides […]
People pick gifts that will ‘wow’ rather than satisfy recipients
Gift givers tend to focus on the “big reveal,” leading them to choose whichever gift is more likely to surprise […]
Brain networks responsible for naming objects
Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) have identified the brain networks that allow you […]
Immune cells in the brain have surprising influence on sexual behavior: Relatively uncommon mast cells appear powerful in development
Researchers have found a surprising new explanation of how young brains are shaped for sexual behavior later in life. Immune […]
Are pet owners abusing animals to get opioids? Colorado veterinarians see opioid epidemic now extending to pets
Veterinarians in Colorado are concerned that some of their clients may have intentionally hurt their pets in the hopes of […]
Unwise opioids for wisdom teeth: Study shows link to long-term use in teens and young adults: Those who fill an opioid prescription for wisdom tooth removal are nearly three times as likely to keep using; ages 19-30 most at risk
Getting wisdom teeth removed may be a rite of passage for many teens and young adults, but the opioid painkiller […]
Blind people depend on timing cues for some spatial awareness
It’s a popular idea in books and movies that blind people develop super sensitive hearing to help navigate the world […]
Incarceration of parents impacts health of their children into adulthood
A new study published in Pediatrics found that young adults who had a parent incarcerated during their childhood are more […]
Parental controls do not stop teens from seeing pornography
The struggle to shape the experiences young people have online is now part of modern parenthood. As children and teenagers […]