SATURDAY, Oct. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Parents of teen drivers can play a crucial role in making their children safe drivers, the Governors Highway Safety Association says. Millions of U.S. teens are learning to drive at an especially challenging time as risky and dangerous driving has increased during the

FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In some heartening news on the vaccine front, two-thirds of American parents of children ages 5 to 11 plan to get their youngsters vaccinated when COVID-19 shots are approved for that age group, a new survey shows. “While we’re encouraged to see that

FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Children who spent more time in nature during pandemic lockdowns suffered fewer behavioral and emotional problems, British researchers say. The investigators also found that children in wealthier families tended to increase their connection to nature during the pandemic more than those from poorer

THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Despite hints of promise from early research, a new clinical trial finds no evidence that kids with autism benefit from nasal sprays containing the “love” hormone oxytocin. Researchers called the findings disappointing. But they said the study also offers important information: Some parents