Summary: Tumor Paint (BLZ-100) helps surgeons identify and remove brain tumor tissue, improving outcomes for a young child with medulloblastoma. Source: Seattle Children’s Hospital. Early signs and an unexpected diagnosis In late December, Laura Coffman noticed her 2-year-old son, Hunter, leaning to one side and losing his balance more than usual. When he became increasingly … Read more

The Simple Habit That Can Smooth Your Everyday Life: Gratitude The number one thing that holds people back from living a calm, connected, and satisfying life is surprisingly simple: Not practicing gratitude. You can accumulate money, accomplishments, and status, yet without gratitude these things tend to evaporate into a background of indifference. When we fail … Read more

Being Bilingual May Help Children with Autism Improve Cognitive Flexibility Summary: Researchers at McGill University report that bilingualism may help children on the autism spectrum with certain executive functions, particularly the ability to switch between tasks. Source: McGill University New research suggests that growing up bilingual can offer benefits for some children with Autism Spectrum … Read more