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Earlier Autism Diagnosis Could Mean Earlier Interventions
Autism historically was diagnosed between the ages of 2 and 3, but new research is finding symptoms of autism spectrum disorders in babies during their first years of life.
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How politeness can have disastrous consequences
Zee News: Washington: Politeness helps us get through awkward social situations and makes it easier for us to maintain our relationships. But a new study suggests that politeness can have disastrous consequences, especially in high-stakes
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Pain At The Plate: Heat Increases Pitcher Retaliation
NPR: Richard Larrick has been bothered by something for two decades. “Twenty years ago, I’d done a paper with some graduate students just showing that in hotter temperatures, pitchers are more likely to hit batters
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When Can Making Medical Decisions Be Hazardous to Your Health?
Huffington Post: “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning” may be really good advice after all. That’s because a doctor’s decision-making abilities may be related to the time of day. Making decisions, choices
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The Perils of Polite Misunderstandings
Your friend debuts a questionable haircut and asks what you think of it. Brutal honesty would definitely hurt his feelings, so what do you say? Most people in this situation would probably opt for a
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Washing the Body ‘Cleanses’ the Mind
U.S. News & World Report: There may be some truth to the expression “cleanliness is next to godliness” after all, finds a new review of previously published studies. University of Michigan researchers found that showering
