Posts Tagged ‘IQ’
Prenatal thyroid drugs don’t boost kids’ IQ
CARDIFF (UK) — Children of mothers screened and treated for reduced thyroid function during pregnancy show no signs of improved IQ, new research shows. Continue…
Thursday, February 9, 2012 12:03 - 0 Comments
Top Stories - Feb 1, 2012 11:36 - 6 Comments
When ranked, ‘stable’ IQ scores drop
CALTECH (US) — Our cognitive abilities suffer when we feel that we are being ranked, such as in the classroom or at work, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 22, 2011 7:50 - 4 Comments
High IQ in girls tied to adult drug use
CARDIFF U. (UK) — Girls with high childhood IQs are more than twice as likely to take illegal drugs in their 30s, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 22, 2011 14:23 - 1 Comment
Pesticide exposure linked to low IQ
UC BERKELEY (US) — Children exposed prenatally to pesticides commonly used on food crops score as much as seven points lower on standardized intelligence tests when they reach the age of 7. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 23, 2010 11:40 - 7 Comments
Early start raises long-term risks
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Babies born early between 34 and 36 weeks face a double risk of both short-term medical problems and long-term emotional and cognitive challenges. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 22, 2010 16:50 - 1 Comment
Many autistic children can excel
U. WASHINGTON (US) — Many children with autism spectrum disorders have greater academic abilities than previously thought. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 22, 2010 13:02 - 4 Comments
Family life key ingredient in infant IQ
U. SOUTHAMPTON (UK)—An infant’s intelligence is shaped more by family environment than by the amount of omega 3 fatty acid from breast milk or fortified formula, new research shows. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 23, 2010 18:04 - 0 Comments
Brain map reveals biology of intelligence
CALTECH (US)—Researchers have mapped the brain structures that affect general intelligence. The finding adds new insight to a set of controversial questions: What is intelligence, and how can we measure it? (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 28, 2010 16:31 - 6 Comments
Signs of schizophrenia in childhood
DUKE (US)—Children who experience cognitive difficulties may develop schizophrenia as adults, a study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 1, 2009 14:54 - 1 Comment
Early approach helps toddlers with autism
UC DAVIS/U. WASHINGTON (US)—A novel early intervention program for very young children with autism—some as young as 18 months—is effective for improving IQ, language ability, and social interaction, a comprehensive new study has found. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 12, 2009 4:00 - 0 Comments
Baby brainpower fuels adult success
The Fagan Test of Infant Intelligence, developed more than 20 years ago, measures the response infants have to pictures of novel objects.
