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Research on infant thinking suggests that babies are more complex thinkers than was once believed. There is now evidence that, by the end of their first year, children are capable of logical reasoning ...

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When your precocious 7-year-old refuses to go horse riding because it makes them sneeze, stop and think. Have they made a connection that you missed? Cancel the class and celebrate! Your child is ...

The largest US study to date on teen cannabis uses shows that cannabis use during adolescence may hinder cognitive improvement over time.

Youth cannabis use between ages 9 and 17 years is associated with slower cognitive development during a time of key brain development.

Teen cannabis use is linked to slower cognitive growth, especially memory, with THC as a likely contributor during key ...

Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine found that teenage cannabis use is associated with slower cognitive development. The study, published on April 20, identified significant differences ...