Abuse of Prescription Painkillers, Stimulants Ups Sexual Risks for Teens
2015-12-14
Those taking these drugs with no prescription more likely to have multiple partners, forgo condom use, study saysContinue Reading
Bodily Changes Don’t Always Signal ‘Precocious’ Puberty in Kids
2015-12-14
It’s not unusual to see early pubic hair development, pediatricians sayContinue Reading
Others’ Drug, Alcohol Use May Trigger Bad Behavior in Teens
2015-12-11
Study participants twice as likely to steal, vandalize, hurt others after witnessing substance useContinue Reading
A Newborn’s Heart Attack Shows Heart Can Regrow, Recover
2015-12-11
This case and animal research demonstrate regeneration of cells is possible, researchers sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Portion Your Child’s Plate
2015-12-11
Help ensure that the youngster eats healthyContinue Reading
Fewer Teens, Young Adults Driving After Drinking, Smoking Pot: Report
2015-12-10
But researchers add that too many are still under the influence while behind the wheelContinue Reading
Fewer Teens, Young Adults Driving After Drinking, Smoking Pot: Report
2015-12-10
But researchers add that too many are still under the influence while behind the wheelContinue Reading
One in Five U.S. Kids Over Age 5 Has Unhealthy Cholesterol: CDC
2015-12-10
Rates are much higher in obese children versus normal-weight, agency notesContinue Reading
Health Tip: Take Precautions With Your Holiday Tree
2015-12-10
And help protect childrenContinue Reading
CDC: Too Few Schools Teach Prevention of HIV, STDs, Pregnancy
2015-12-09
Fewer than half of high schools, one-fifth of middle schools cover all 16 recommended topics, agency saysContinue Reading
Bullying Can Leave Lasting Mental Scars
2015-12-09
Many treated for depression or other disorders by late 20s, study saysContinue Reading
Is Brain Wiring to Blame for Some Teens’ Bad Behavior?
2015-12-09
Aggressive or antisocial young people may have less gray matter in key regions, study saysContinue Reading
Mom-to-Be’s Smoking Tied to Poorer Fitness in Sons
2015-12-09
Higher body mass index in mother also linked to worse performance by young men on running testContinue Reading
3-D Video Games May Boost Brainpower, Study Finds
2015-12-08
After playing every day for two weeks, volunteers did better on memory testsContinue Reading