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Articles from October 2010
- Iodine deficiencies can cause symptoms in autistic children, study shows
Researchers from the Global Healing Center reveal that autism in children is associated with an iodine deficiency, reports Coffetoday.com. more...
- Strong family ties can lead to healthier teens
Experts from the Head and heart Counseling in Vancouver revealed that the overall health and strength of the family unit during a childs early years can have a massive effect on how young people progress through their teenage years, reports Chilliwack Times. more...
- Binge drinking may delay a teen's brain development
Although many teenagers view alcohol consumption as a rite of passage, most of them are unaware of the damage that drinking can cause to their bodies. more...
- Children with autism may benefit from service dogs
A new study conducted at the Universite de Montreal has revealed that children with autism spectrum disorders may significantly benefit from having a specially-trained service dog. more...
- Researchers find that canines help the emotional well-being of autistic children
A study by researchers at University of Montreal reveals that a specially trained pet dog can provide benefits to the emotional and mental health of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), reports animalfriend.org. more...
- Researchers find that autism rates are stabilizing in Wisconsin
Research from the University of Wisconsin reveals that autism rates within the state remained stable in 2009 after six consecutive years of increasing numbers, reports Reuters Health. more...
- Study: Nearly 1 in 5 teens suffer from a severe mental disorder
Researchers from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that approximately 20 percent of teens suffer from a mental disorder, reports LiveScience.com. more...
- Experts say parents are key to helping teens avoid trouble
Parental interaction with teens is the key to discouraging adolescent substance abuse, the Los Altos Town Crier reports. more...
- Research reveals link between eating disorders and self-harming behavior in teens
Research from the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital shows that teens who struggle with eating disorders are also likely to exhibit self-harming behavior. more...
- Study shows one out of five children suffer from mental disorders
Experts from the National Institute of Mental Health have discovered that about 20 percent of youths suffer from at least one type of mental disorder in their lifetime, PsychCentral reports. more...
- Researchers say depression and anxiety are the main causes of school phobia
An American Family Physician study says that one out of 20 children suffer from the anxiety disorder called school phobia. more...
- Poor outlook on others may indicate negative personality traits
New research from Wake Forest University indicates that people who show negative perceptions towards others have a higher chance of exhibiting narcissism and antisocial behavior. A person's judgement of others discloses much about their personality, one researcher said. more...