(Phys.org)—Black pupils of Caribbean heritage are more than twice as likely to be categorised by their teachers as having behavioural, emotional and social difficulties compared to their white British classmates, ...
Sep 05, 2012
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How the intricate network of blood vessels forms within the brain has long fascinated biologists. Though the human brain comprises only 2 percent of body weight it receives up to 15 percent of the cardiac output through this ...
Aug 14, 2012
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A new study published today in the journal Child Development (e-publication ahead of print) finds that having a poor "gut sense" of numbers can lead to a mathematical learning disability and difficulty in ach ...
Jun 17, 2011
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(AP) -- Emergency room visits for school-age athletes with concussions has skyrocketed in recent years, suggesting the intensity of kids' sports has increased along with awareness of head injuries.
Aug 30, 2010
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The mother of a schoolgirl at the centre of a lead contamination dispute in a north Australian mining town Tuesday spoke of her concern about her daughter's deteriorating health.
Aug 03, 2010
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A test which will revolutionise the approach to tackling childhood cancer and improve the quality of life for hundreds of sufferers, has been given approval to be introduced across Europe.
Jul 23, 2010
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Neurobehavioral researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found three key factors in a child's behavior that can lead to social rejection. The studies are a crucial step in developing scientifically sound screening ...
Jan 20, 2010
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A team made up of mental health professionals, emergency response experts, and researchers from several universities, including Virginia Tech, has published the results of a study that shows serious emotional disturbances ...
Jan 05, 2010
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Young drivers cause accidents mainly through carelessness, distraction and inexperience. Older drivers face a challenge: brains that work at slower processing speeds -- a critical disadvantage when navigating the unpredictable ...
Aug 21, 2009
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A robot named Cosmo has become six-year-old Kevin Fitzgerald's unlikely ally in his uphill everyday battle with developmental difficulties.
Mar 20, 2009
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Children born extremely prematurely are at high risk of developing learning difficulties by the time they reach the age of 11.
Mar 11, 2009
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