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Depressed Children Respond Differently To Rewards Than Other Kids
Brains react less robustly to success, rewards By Jim Dryden / Washington University School of Medicine For many children, holidays ...
Unraveling Autism
Washington University School of Medicine researchers are using three major approaches to unravel the physical and psychological underpinnings of autism. ...
Your Most Important Summer Accessory
Wherever your family goes this summer, it’s important to be prepared in case of medical emergency. The best way to ...
Yes, Germs Can Be Good!
Jason Newland, MD, MEd, a Washington University infectious diseases physician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains how. ...
What to Expect After an Autism Diagnosis
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) awareness has grown since experts began closely studying its prevalence nearly 20 years ago. More parents ...
Water or Sports Drinks?
Commercials will have you believe that there’s no healthier choice on a hot day than a sports drink. After all ...
The Right Way To Wrap
Help your baby sleep snug and sound in a safer swaddle. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents keep their ...
The Right Way to Throw Away
Teens often begin abusing opioid painkillers after they get a prescription for one. ...
The Pros and Cons of Baby Food Pouches
Food pouches make eating on the go easy for kids. But are they a healthy choice? ...