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Well: When It's Tater Tot Day at School
A study of more than 1,000 sixth graders in several schools in southeastern Michigan found that those who regularly had the school lunch were 29 percent more likely to be...
Social and emotional learning programs found to boost students' skills
A new analysis of more than 200 school-based social and emotional learning programs has found that such programs improve students' attitudes and behaviors, and in some cases, even boost academic...
Working more than 20 hours a week in high school found harmful
A new shows that among high school students, working more than 20 hours/week during the school year can lead to academic and behavior problems. The researchers used advanced statistical methods...
Children's BMI found to rise the longer their mothers work
Using U.S national longitudinal data on 900 children in grades 3, 5 and 6, researchers have found that children's body mass index rose the more years their mothers worked over...
Recipe for family mealtimes calls for 3 ingredients in the right amounts
A University of Illinois scientist reports that family mealtimes that contain three ingredients in the right amounts can improve the quality of life in children who have chronic asthma.
Threat to employers and workforce productivity
(PhysOrg.com) -- A survey by King's College London and law firm Speechly Bircham reveals that employers are facing a sustained increase in workplace unrest as austerity measures, longer working hours,...
Whole child taken into account with new study
If youve ever wondered where your children go when they leave the house, just ask Jason Gilliland.
Scientific research reveals brain alterations linking omega 3 deficit with depression
The link between deficits of omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids (AGPO-3) and the onset of depressive disorders is not new in the medical field. However, what has not been known until...
Treatments for uterine fibroids tested in new study
A new study being led by Oxford University could ultimately help women balance having children and developing their careers.
Critical thinking called into question
A post-secondary education wont necessarily guarantee students the critical thinking skills employers have come to expect from university grads, says a recent study.
Emergency detection systems for senior citizens
Elderly people living alone have a dangerous life: after a fall, they often spend hours lying on the floor before their situation comes to anyone's attention and a doctor is...
Homeless people without enough to eat are more likely to be hospitalised
Homeless people who do not get enough to eat use hospitals and emergency rooms at very high rates, according to a new study. One in four respondents to a nationwide...
Harvard honors MLK with special event
A celebration of the life and mission of Martin Luther King Jr. will be held on Monday (Feb. 7), from 7 to 8 p.m., in the Memorial Church in Harvard...
Early childhood education program yields high economic returns
For every $1 invested in a Chicago early childhood education program, nearly $11 is projected to return to society over the children's lifetimes -- equivalent to an 18 percent annual...
Women subject to objectifying gazes show decreased math ability
Women who are looked at as sexual objects not only react as sexual objects, they also exhibit less proficiency with math, according to a new study.
Melvin R. Seiden, I Tatti Council member, dies at 80
I Tatti Council founding member Melvin R. Seiden died suddenly on Jan. 14. Council chairman from 1984 until 1989, Seiden was an integral member and an untiring supporter of the...
Crime scene DNA testing on the move
Scientists have developed a microchip that can test DNA at a crime scene in half the time
Child care quality key for children from disadvantaged homes
Decades of research have demonstrated the importance of the resources in children's homes and the benefits of high-quality interactions with parents in supporting healthy development. High-quality child care plays a...
Two Teams Show Divide in Debate on Safety
Donald Driver told his Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers to put his health first, a contrast to the defiant approach of the Steelers.
Why do our emotions get in the way of rational decisions about safety products?
A new study explores why people reject things that can make them safer.
Hackers train sights on Yemen after Egypt
The loose-knit group of online global hackers known as "Anonymous" has trained its sights on Yemen following cyber attacks on government websites in Tunisia and Egypt.
Vodafone: Egypt forced us to send text messages
LONDON (AP) -- Egyptian authorities forced Vodafone to broadcast pro-government text messages during the protests that have rocked the country, the U.K.-based mobile company said Thursday....
Coaches Help Teach Athletes Ethics Also
There are exceptions, of course - some athletes will never be ethical no matter how much coaching they receive and not all coaches are ethical, but overall coaching helps athletes...
Well: Teenagers, Friends and Bad Decisions
Why do otherwise good kids seem to make bad decisions when they are with their friends? New research on risk taking and the teenage brain offers some answers.
'Objectifying gaze' triggers conflicting outcomes for women
Something for men to think about the next time they gawk at an attractive female co-worker: That longing stare may touch off a vicious cognitive cycle that could hurt her...
Younger immigrants adjust to a new culture faster than do older immigrants
learning the cultural rules and meanings of your new home is especially challenging. A new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, finds that...
What Is Mental Illness?
Richard McNally, a professor of psychology, explores the many contemporary attempts to define what mental disorder really is, and offers questions for patients and professionals alike to help understand and...
Glimpses of screenwriting
When Roland Tec was at Harvard, he used to swim at the Adams House pool. Last month, he was back in the pool, which has since been converted into a theater, to...