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Suspect taken into custody in failed Times Square car bomb attack
A suspect in last weekend's failed car bomb attack on Times Square was taken into custody late Monday while trying to leave the country, a law enforcement official said.
'My kid wouldn't do that:' Study shows parents' difficulty with teen sexuality
It can be difficult for parents of teenagers to come to terms with the fact their kids may have sex, particularly given widespread concerns about the consequences of teen sexual...
Parents want Alberta to pay for insulin pump
An Edmonton couple is hoping to convince the Alberta government to cover the costs of an insulin pump for their two-year-old daughter.
Parents key to beating bullying: study
Parental involvement plays the key role in determining whether children become bullies, a study says.
Young assault victims often involved in subsequent violence
When adolescents are treated in an emergency department (ED) after being assaulted, they have a significant chance of being involved in another violent encounter soon afterward, according to a study...
No simple explanation for why adolescents take risks
Conventional wisdom holds that adolescents are susceptible to drug use and other risk-taking behavior. However, a one-size-fits-all approach to curbing these behaviors likely will be unsuccessful, according to research to...
Return home from war not always peaceful for young vets
When young servicemen and women return home from a tour of duty, their family and friends breathe a sigh of relief, knowing their loved ones finally are safe and sound....
Young Latino children show strong classroom skills, despite many growing up in poverty
Immigrant Latinos display strong parenting practices and raise socially agile children, but these early gains are likely to be eroded by mediocre schools and peer pressure in poor neighborhoods, according...
Tomio Tada, Influential Immunologist And Playwright, Dies at 76
Dr. Tada rose to prominence for a series of experiments that pointed to the existence of suppressor cells, and later took up writing traditional Noh plays.
Advertising: Pregnancy Test Maker Finds Opportunity in Personal Stories
The First Response brand is responsible for the idea for a show, which will appear on TLC.com, about women trying to conceive.
News Analysis: Losing Trust in Tylenol in the Wake of a Recall
After a wide recall of children’s drugs, many parents are questioning the value, and sense of security, when buying a name brand over cheaper generic medicines.
Brain Hears Just by Seeing
When my toddler hears a strange noise, he’ll say, “Mom, what does that sound look like?” His amusing phrasing innocently mixes sight and sound. But now a study in the...
Home medication errors common among children with chronic conditions
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- Parents of children with chronic conditions make many mistakes when giving lifesaving medicines, according to a study being presented Monday, May 3 at the Pediatric...
Science Weekly podcast: The role of science policy in the general election; plus how chimps cope with death
How will your vote affect the future prospects for science in the UK? And in the event of a hung parliament, will the parties' attitudes to science play any part in negotiations?...
Believing is Seeing: How Mindset Can Improve Vision
(PhysOrg.com) -- How you see isn't just about how good your eyes are - it's also about your mindset, according to a study published in Psychological Science. For example, in...
Sleep disturbances associated with behavior problems in children with autism
Reports have suggested that sleep problems in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are associated with challenging daytime behaviors. A new study on a large group of youths...
The Medium Religion.
At M.I.T. the philosopher, critic and essayist Boris Groys, Global Distinguished Professor of Russian and Slavic Studies, New York University, in a talk based on his paper, "Religion in the...
Discrimination is associated with depression among minority children
Minority children often encounter racism in their daily lives, and those who experience discrimination more often have more symptoms of depression.
Children living in apartments with nonsmoking adults still exposed
The majority of children living in apartments are exposed to secondhand smoke, even when they don't live with smokers. This study from the University of Rochester Medical Center is the...
Beyond postpartum -- treating depression in mothers of older children
Depression among economically disadvantaged mothers could last well beyond the postpartum period and become a chronic condition, suggests a new study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine. The...
Effects of violent video games
In a ‘highly polarized research field,’ scientists take sides over the games’ effects on children who play them. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed last week to hear a case on California's attempt...
Sex and risk among people in their 20s
High rates of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections are reported. ...
Sleeping well at 100 years of age: Study searches for the secrets to healthy longevity
A study in the May 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first to examine sleep issues in a large sample of exceptionally old adults, including nearly 2,800 people...
Reading level of Medicaid renewal applications often too high
Simplifying Medicaid renewal applications may help families keep their children enrolled in the government health insurance program, resulting in better medical care, according to research to be presented Saturday, May...
Living in a high-crime neighborhood may worsen children's asthma
Exposure to violent crime may exacerbate asthma in children, according to a study to be presented Saturday, May 1 at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Vancouver, British...
The power of election smears
How putting the facts straight entrenches deeply-held prejudicesElections are a time for smearing, and the Daily Mail's desperate story about Nick Clegg and the Nazis is my favourite so far. Generally the truth...
Curing Through Capitalism
Support for science comes in many forms. I've discussed being a research scientist and what citizen scientists can do when they donate their time. Now let's bring up the third...
Racial profiling in Arizona? That's nothing new, critics say
Sheriff Joe Arpaio has held illegal-immigration 'sweeps' for years in Maricopa County. They have made him popular in the state, but also have spurred lawsuits, investigations and complaints from legal residents. As the...