U.S. Infant Deaths At Lowest Rate Ever: CDC
2015-08-06
But American babies still die at rates that are higher than other affluent countriesContinue Reading
Active As Teen, Free of Diabetes In Later Life?
2015-08-06
Findings showed insulin resistance peaks in early adolescence, so exercise crucial during this periodContinue Reading
Weight Loss Surgery May Boost Teens’ Mental Health
2015-08-05
But, study finds not all of the adolescents who had the procedure felt betterContinue Reading
Weight Loss Surgery May Boost Teens’ Mental Health
2015-08-05
But, study finds not all of the adolescents who had the procedure felt betterContinue Reading
Brain Scans Show Why Reading to Kids Is Good for Them
2015-08-05
Those who heard stories regularly showed more activity in areas linked to word meanings, imaginationContinue Reading
Regular Pot Use as Teen Not Tied to Long-Term Health Problems: Study
2015-08-04
But findings are at odds with previous researchContinue Reading
U.S. Violent Crime Rate Drops Significantly Since 1980s
2015-08-04
Reduction may be due to programs that try to break cycle of violence, experts sayContinue Reading
Liquid Nicotine From E-Cigs Poses Poison Danger to Kids
2015-08-03
Even small amounts of the chemical can cause serious illness, expert saysContinue Reading
Severe ‘Picky Eating’ May Point to Mental Health Issues in Kids
2015-08-03
1 in 5 young children has limited palate, study findsContinue Reading
Head Injury Tied to Long-Term Attention Issues in Kids
2015-08-03
Study says brief lapses in attention can persist, even if brain injury is mildContinue Reading
Obese Kids a Universal Target for Bullies
2015-08-02
Survey finds parents favor stronger policies, laws to address weight-based abuseContinue Reading
Kids’ Hemophilia Drugs a Big Part of State Medicaid Spending
2015-07-31
California-based study finds drugs for the blood disorder take up large share of budgetContinue Reading
Too Much Facebook, Twitter Tied to Poor Mental Health in Teens
2015-07-31
Study found those on social media sites more than 2 hours a day were more likely to have problemsContinue Reading
Do Sporty Teen Girls Live Longer, Healthier Lives?
2015-07-31
Exercise from 13 to 19 cut odds for early death from cancer and all causes, researchers sayContinue Reading