Brain
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BrainGrades Slipping? Check for Snoring
Children who snore a lot are more likely to struggle with their schoolwork.
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GeneticsA DNA Clue to Reading Troubles
Scientists have identified a gene involved in a learning disorder called dyslexia.
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BrainSeniors Who Care Live Longer
Older people who took care of others lived longer than those who were less helpful.
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TechCell phones and possible health hazards
Radiation from some cell phones appears to kill brain cells in rats.
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BrainWatching the Brain Learn to Read
As kids learn to read, the left side of the brain gradually takes over from the right.
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BrainWobbly Babies: Smarter Than They Look?
Toddlers can make quick decisions about when to use a handrail while crossing a bridge.
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BrainThe Social Side of Baby Talk
A mother's body language can make her baby's babbles more like speech.