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Mixed-Handed Kids May Struggle With ADHD, Learning Problems
Parents can use handedness as a clue to watch out for developmental issues.
January 27, 2010 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting
Brain Stimulation: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
No surgery required—magnetic pulses treat symptoms of depression and other conditions.
July 15, 2009 - Sarah Baldauf - Health
Brain Stimulation: Electroconvulsive Therapy
ECT, checkered past and all, is making a quiet comeback.
July 15, 2009 - Sarah Baldauf - Brain & Behavior
Judith Palfrey: Marijuana and Kids--Is Occasional Use OK?
Parents are strongly cautioned that pot use is bad for adolescents.
May 15, 2009 - Judith Palfrey - Health
Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
High kynurenic acid levels like 'gasoline on the fire' of affected neurotransmitters.
November 19, 2008 - HealthDay
Autism's Link to Parents' Schizophrenia
A genetic association could lead to a better understanding of what causes autism and how to treat it.
May 05, 2008 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting
10 Questions Adolescents Have About Marijuana
Addiction researchers answer teens' questions about pot.
April 25, 2008 - Health
Autism and Schizophrenia Linked
Both disorders feature genetic mutations in the brain that vary from person to person.
March 31, 2008 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting

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