Dismissing the stem cell hype

Much of the debate about stem cell treatments is misleading and giving false hope to growing numbers of Irish patients who are travelling overseas for experimental treatments, according to the Irish Stem Cell Foundation.

Our conflicted relationship with animals

Why do we get so angry with animal abusers, but eat more animals than ever before? An expert provides some clues

Riding the waves

Surfing lessons for disabled children has brought about positive changes, one of which is their surge in self confidence.

Infant's Gaze May Be An Early, But Subtle, Marker For Autism Risk

Kennedy Krieger Institute announced new study results showing an early marker for later communication and social delays in infants at a higher-risk for autism may be infrequent gazing at other people when unprompted. Published in the September issue of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, the study also found that six-month-old high-risk infants demonstrated the same level of cause ...

Infant's Gaze May Be Early Marker For Autism Risk

Research findings show subtle differences that parents and professionals may easily overlookKennedy Krieger Institute announced today new study results showing an early marker for later communication and social delays in infants at a higher-risk for autism may be infrequent gazing at other people when unprompted. Published in the September issue of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry ...