Racism Takes a Toll on Kids’ Mental Health, Research Shows
2013-09-22
Review found strong links between discrimination and anxiety, low self-esteem in minority teensContinue Reading
Child’s Chronic Illness Can Affect the Whole Family
2013-09-21
Care demands can create more stress than severity of illness, researchers sayContinue Reading
‘Intensifed’ Global Effort Needed to Further Cut Child Deaths: Report
2013-09-19
While mortality rates are dropping among children under 5, researchers says more could be doneContinue Reading
Braces Seem to Benefit Many Kids With High-Risk Scoliosis
2013-09-19
Study suggests that surgery to correct curvature of spine can be avoided for most of these patientsContinue Reading
E-Readers Benefit Some With Dyslexia, Study Finds
2013-09-18
Short lines of text may be easier to decipherContinue Reading
Genetic Condition May Be Mistaken for Autism in Some Kids: Report
2013-09-18
Rigorous evaluations needed to rule out deletion syndrome in children, experts sayContinue Reading
Young Adults With Autism Less Likely to Have Jobs, Live Independently
2013-09-18
Surveys looked at life after high school for 20-somethings with various disorders
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1 in 5 High School Seniors Binge Drinks: Study
2013-09-16
‘Extreme’ binge drinking levels remain steady, while bingeing has declined, researchers sayContinue Reading
Costs for Kids’ Food Allergies Estimated at Nearly $25 Billion
2013-09-16
Allergen-free foods, special diets alone cost U.S. families $1.7 billion yearly, study findsContinue Reading
Same-Sex Couples’ Kids Less Likely to Have Private Health Insurance: Study
2013-09-16
Better coverage found in states that recognize gay unionsContinue Reading