Identical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are raised together can show significant differences in symptom severity, according to research in Behavior Genetics. Researchers analyzed data from three studies with a total of 366 identical twin pairs (ages 4...
A woman’s use of acetaminophen during mid- to late pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of cognitive and behavioral issues in her young children, according to a study in Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology. Researchers examined maternal questionnaire and child school data...
Compared with the general population, life expectancy is up to a decade shorter in people with mental disorders, according to a study in The Lancet. Researchers examined health data from almost 7.4 million people living in Denmark between 1995 and...
Children told lies by their parents lie more as adults and face psychosocial adjustment difficulties, suggests a study in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology. Researchers asked 379 young adults in Singapore whether their parents lied to them as children (e.g., “If you...