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Autism early intervention found to normalize brain activity in children as young as 18 months

Autism early intervention found to normalize brain activity in children as young as 18 months

ScienceDaily (Oct. 26, 2012) — An intensive early intervention therapy that is effective for improving cognition and language skills among very young children with autism also normalizes their brain activity, decreases their autism symptoms and improves their social skills, a nationwide study has found

Autism early intervention found to normalize brain activity in children as young as 18 months

Autism early intervention found to normalize brain activity in children as young as 18 months

ScienceDaily (Oct. 26, 2012) — An intensive early intervention therapy that is effective for improving cognition and language skills among very young children with autism also normalizes their brain activity, decreases their autism symptoms and improves their social skills, a nationwide study has found.

Amish children are twice as physically active as non-Amish children are, study finds

Amish children are twice as physically active as non-Amish children are, study finds

ScienceDaily (Oct.

American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in for first time on organic foods for children

American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in for first time on organic foods for children

ScienceDaily (Oct. 22, 2012) — Parents know it’s important for children to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains

Troubled teens could benefit from online access to health records, say researchers

Troubled teens could benefit from online access to health records, say researchers

ScienceDaily (Oct.

Troubled teens could benefit from online access to health records, say researchers

Troubled teens could benefit from online access to health records, say researchers

ScienceDaily (Oct. 22, 2012) — Online health records could be surprisingly useful for at-risk teenagers who cycle through the juvenile justice system. A new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center found that these young people have high rates of Internet use and an unexpectedly favorable attitude toward accessing their health records online

Lack of sleep tied to teen sports injuries

Lack of sleep tied to teen sports injuries

ScienceDaily (Oct. 21, 2012) — Adolescent athletes who slept eight or more hours each night were 68 percent less likely to be injured than athletes who regularly slept less, according to an abstract presented Oct. 21, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans

In vitro fertilization linked to increase risk for birth defects

In vitro fertilization linked to increase risk for birth defects

ScienceDaily (Oct. 20, 2012) — In vitro fertilization (IVF) may significantly increase the risk of birth defects, particularly those of the eye, heart, reproductive organs and urinary systems, according to new research presented on Oct. 20, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans.

In vitro fertilization linked to increase risk for birth defects

In vitro fertilization linked to increase risk for birth defects

ScienceDaily (Oct. 20, 2012) — In vitro fertilization (IVF) may significantly increase the risk of birth defects, particularly those of the eye, heart, reproductive organs and urinary systems, according to new research presented on Oct.

Boy in U.S. experiencing early onset of puberty

Boy in U.S. experiencing early onset of puberty

ScienceDaily (Oct.