Testosterone has a complicated relationship with moral reasoning, study finds
Although some studies have linked high levels of testosterone to immoral behavior, a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour
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Many parents struggle for years to adjust after learning a child’s sexual orientation: Study calls for solutions that would help support parents and keep gay, bisexual and lesbian youth healthy and safe
Two years after their child “comes out” as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), many parents still say that it is
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Parental support is key when adolescents with autism want to learn to drive
Autistic adolescents need the support of their parents or guardians to prioritize independence so that they are prepared for learning
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Kicking goals for kids with autism: Coaching the Coach to coach the kids
Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, researchers from the University of South Australia are turning autism interventions
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E-cigarettes linked to heart attacks, coronary artery disease and depression: Data reveal toll of vaping; researchers say switching to e-cigarettes doesn’t eliminate health risks
Concerns about the addictive nature of e-cigarettes — now used by an estimated 1 out of 20 Americans — may
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Less than half of U.S. youth discuss sensitive topics with their doctors: Study shows that modifications to healthcare delivery practices may improve youth-provider discussions
Fewer than half of young people in the United States are having discussions of sensitive topics with their regular healthcare
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Addressing research gaps could help with development of disability-inclusive workplaces
Filling key gaps in the research and understanding of the treatment of people with disabilities in the workplace could help
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Smoke-free policies associated with lower blood pressure
Smoke-free policies have been associated with lower systolic (top number) blood pressure readings among non-smokers, according to new research in
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Insufficient sleep associated with risky behavior in teens: Mental health issues, substance abuse, accidents more likely for high school students sleeping less than six hours per night
Adolescents require 8-10 hours of sleep at night for optimal health, according to sleep experts, yet more than 70 percent
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Doubts and dialogue may alter public perceptions of science
Science projects within controversial fields such as synthetic biology could benefit from experimenting with communication settings in which experts share
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