Obese Teens Less Likely to Use Birth Control
2015-07-01
Heavy adolescent girls at greater risk for unintended pregnancy, study showsContinue Reading
Fireworks Can Spark Bump in Air Pollution, Study Finds
2015-07-01
July Fourth favorites release small particles that can harm the lungs, scientists findContinue Reading
‘Novice Driver’ Car Decals Don’t Cut Crash Rates: Study
2015-06-29
Researchers suspect other restrictions for those with learner permits help to reduce accidentsContinue Reading
U.S. Kids Suffer High Rates of Assault, Abuse, Study Finds
2015-06-29
Long-term effects include poor mental and physical health, experts sayContinue Reading
Parents, Stop Hovering: ‘Risky’ Play May Have Benefits for Kids
2015-06-29
Less free-time supervision helps social development, and children get more exercise, experts sayContinue Reading
Parents Should Set Good Example to Keep Kids Slim, Pediatrics Group Says
2015-06-29
Avoid keeping sugary, high-calorie foods in the house, and encourage being active togetherContinue Reading
Overuse Injuries More Common in High School Females
2015-06-28
Track, field hockey and lacrosse linked to repetitive use problems in girls, study saysContinue Reading
Following Water Safety Rules Saves Lives, Red Cross Says
2015-06-27
Children can drown within five minutes, experts warnContinue Reading
School Coaches Often Ill-Equipped to Spot, Manage Concussions
2015-06-26
Better education recommended, especially at youth and middle school levelsContinue Reading
‘Overwhelming’ Evidence That Same-Sex Parenting Won’t Harm Kids
2015-06-26
Review of thousands of studies on the issue finds broad consensus among expertsContinue Reading
Surgery May Help Teens With Frequent Migraines, Study Contends
2015-06-25
At least one expert questions whether improvements are due to the procedureContinue Reading
Smoking Around Toddlers May Raise Their Obesity Risk
2015-06-24
Study can’t prove cause-and-effect, but changes to kids’ hormones might be the linkContinue Reading