U.S. Schools Show Progress in Healthy Behaviors, CDC Says
2013-08-26
Report highlights good news: better nutrition, more physical activity and tobacco bansContinue Reading
Determining Child’s Risk When Older Sibling Has Autism
2013-08-19
About 7 times higher odds seen for full-siblings in large Danish study, lower than other research
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Marriage Beyond Reach of Many Working-Class Americans: Study
2013-08-13
Research suggests insecurity about jobs, finances and future is driving drop in wedded couplesContinue Reading
Closeness Between Grandparents, Adult Grandkids May Ease Depression
2013-08-12
Strengthening family bonds should go beyond the nuclear family and young children, researchers sayContinue Reading
Family Members of Kids With Cancer Also at Risk
2013-08-09
Study found doubled odds for parents, siblings and children of young patientsContinue Reading
Young Homeless People With Friends at Lower Risk for STDs: Study
2013-08-09
Those with same-gender friends in stable housing reported safer sex habitsContinue Reading
If Parents Ever Smoked, Teens May Be More Likely to Light Up
2013-08-05
Study also shows influence of older siblingsContinue Reading
Siblings of Disabled Kids May Show Emotional Effects
2013-07-30
Study found stress, care schedule may squeeze out parental time with brothers, sistersContinue Reading
Growing Up Poor May Raise Odds for Smoking: Study
2013-07-30
Study suggests kids in poor families may have less self-control when it comes to healthy behaviorsContinue Reading
‘Domestic’ Dads Often Face Scorn at Work, Study Finds
2013-06-13
When men or women step outside traditional gender roles, some colleagues react badly, research showsContinue Reading
Dads Who Bond With Kids Help Keep Marriage Strong
2013-06-13
Sharing housework also key, study found, as is open communication with spouseContinue Reading
Even Mild Weight Loss May Lower Diabetes Risk in Obese Teens
2013-06-07
Study worked with adolescents and their families to boost activity, healthy eatingContinue Reading
Anxiety Often Plagues Cancer Survivors and Their Loved Ones
2013-06-04
Partners even more likely than survivors to experience fear and worry over long term, study findsContinue Reading
Fewer Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills: CDC
2013-06-04
But some may be skipping needed care altogether, expert saysContinue Reading