Youth : Science World Report

Oct 27, 2015 06:04 PM EDT

Eating Fruits, Vegetables As A Kid Prevents Calcified Artery Plaques As An Adult

An apple a day keeps the doctor away... along with other fruits and veggies, of course.

Oct 15, 2015 03:37 PM EDT

'Social Brain' Impaired In Children With Autism

A new study shows that the "social" part of the brain in childern with autism is underdeveloped.

Jun 22, 2015 08:43 PM EDT

High Blood Pressure In Youth Linked To Heart Problems Later On

New findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveal that young adults who had elevated blood pressure for long periods of time are more likely to show signs of cardiac dysfunction in middle age.

Jun 19, 2015 08:22 PM EDT

Down Syndrome: Thickness of Cerebral Cortex Answers Questions About Intellectual Development

Could the brain's cerebral cortex provide some answers about intellectual development in youth with Down Syndrome?

Jun 08, 2015 04:12 PM EDT

Gun Violence May Hurt The Mental Health Of Young Children

The exposure to gun violence may ultimately take a toll on the mental health of young minds.

Apr 13, 2015 12:10 PM EDT

Is The Fountain Of Youth In Mammary Glands? Scientists Uncover Youthful Tissue In Aged Mice

It looks like Juan Ponce de León had it all wrong. The legendary Spanish explorer was the first to set eyes on Florida and a "magical" source of water that he alleged reversed aging and sickness. But is there really a "fountain of youth" out there somewhere? According to cancer researchers, it migh...

Mar 02, 2015 09:50 AM EST

Amyloid Clumps In Young Brains May Signal Signs Of Future Alzheimer's Disease

New findings published in the journal Brain now show that amyloids, the abnormal proteins found in accumulation in the brain that are a hallmark of the health issue, can be found in individuals as young as 20 years old.

Feb 27, 2015 02:08 PM EST