Poverty May Hinder Kids’ Brain Development, Study Says
Reduced gray matter, lower test scores reported for poor childrenContinue Reading
Will Good Students Be Able to Sidestep Alzheimer’s?
Better grades, complex jobs linked to a lower risk for dementia, research suggestsContinue Reading
Could Antibiotics Raise a Child’s Risk for Juvenile Arthritis?
Odds are low, but study points to another downside of overuseContinue Reading
Antibiotics Myths Still Common Among Parents
Those with Medicaid insurance tend to know less about the drugs, study findsContinue Reading
Dermatologist Offers Advice on Treating Kids’ Hives
Allergic rash can have many causes; avoiding trigger is key to preventionContinue Reading
Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan Left Hundreds of Children With Head Trauma
Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) accounted for majority of wounds, research showsContinue Reading
Dad’s Involvement With Autistic Child Helps Mom, Too
Study finds that depression levels in mothers drop when fathers engage in caretakingContinue Reading
Many Obese Teens Don’t Think They’re Fat, Study Shows
Weight problem has to be recognized before it can be addressed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Consumer Reports Takes Liquid Detergent Pods Off ‘Recommended’ List
Nonprofit also urges they not be used in homes with children under 6 years of ageContinue Reading
Most College Students Stressed About Money, Study Finds
Despite financial strain, they still think education is a good investmentContinue Reading
Mental Health Problems in Childhood Linked to Adult Woes
Study found those who suffered depression, anxiety while young were more likely to struggle later in lifeContinue Reading
Why Concussion Recovery Takes Longer for Some Kids
Researchers believe damage to wiring provides explanationContinue Reading
Despite Benefits, Few U.S. States Mandate Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Immunization protects against sexually transmitted disease, certain cancers, health experts sayContinue Reading














