Sweet, Salty Taste Preferences Tied Together in Kids
2014-03-17
Study also suggests that children’s growth and development affect their choicesContinue Reading
TV, Computer Time Tied to Heavier, Less Happy Kids: Study
2014-03-17
Parents can help reduce screen time, experts sayContinue Reading
Teens Often Copycat Others Who Drink and Drive: Study
2014-03-17
If kids have ridden with a drunk driver, they’re more likely to drive while impaired, researchers findContinue Reading
TV Time, Feeding Habits Set Babies Up for Obesity: Study
2014-03-17
Practices that foster weight gain are common among U.S. parents, researchers sayContinue Reading
ADHD Drugs Linked to Later Weight Gain in Kids
2014-03-17
Study found ‘rebound’ effect in children who stopped using stimulants, which may increase obesity risk laterContinue Reading
ADHD and Obesity
2014-03-17
Children with ADHD who are treated with stimulants may be at an increased risk for obesity, study finds.
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Knee Surgery May Put Kids at Higher Risk for Future Arthritis
2014-03-15
Small study followed up on young people who underwent procedure to repair torn ligamentContinue Reading
Gardening Might Give Kids a Fitness Boost
2014-03-14
Digging, raking were high-intensity tasks in South Korean studyContinue Reading
Science Probes Secrets of ‘Contagious Yawning’
2014-03-14
People don’t do it because they are empathizing with a yawner, study suggestsContinue Reading
Energy Drinks Popular With Troubled Teens, Study Says
2014-03-14
Kids who are depressed or use alcohol or marijuana often consume the beverages, researchers reportContinue Reading
When a Parent Dies, What Helps a Child Cope?
2014-03-14
Study suggests grieving can affect school performance; mental health therapy an effective optionContinue Reading
Stress Can Quickly Harm Kids’ Health: Study
2014-03-14
And chronic stress takes a toll on their well-being, research showsContinue Reading
Meditation May Help Teens Cope With Cancer
2014-03-14
Practicing mindfulness lowers odds of depression, small study suggestsContinue Reading