MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay news) — Low-income single mothers appear to be using welfare as a form of paid family leave following childbirth. Most women who enter the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program after childbirth are in the program for less than a year, researchers reported in

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Children whose basic needs aren’t met can have lifelong damage done to their ability to form friendships and romantic relationships, researchers reported in a study published

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Kids with autism who speak more than one language tend to have fewer symptoms from their disorder. Being multilingual not only enhances their general cognitive abilities, but also helps them better control their daily thoughts and actions, researchers reported in a study published

TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More and more adults are stuck in the middle of their families, caring not only for their children but also for aging parents and other older family members. The mental and physical health of these “sandwich carers” is more likely to deteriorate over