Teens Don't Really Like Taking Risks, Study Finds
2012-10-01
But they’re more comfortable with uncertain outcomes than adults are, researchers sayContinue Reading
Psychiatric Disorders Often Persist in Juvenile Offenders
2012-10-01
Alcohol, drug use common even 5 years after kids left detention center, researchers foundContinue Reading
Child Abuse Injuries Have Risen, Study Finds
2012-10-01
Child protective agencies reported decline, but hospital data tell a different storyContinue Reading
U.S. Kids Exposed to 4 Hours of Background TV Daily: Study
2012-10-01
Excessive exposure hinders ability to learn, doctors warnContinue Reading
Children Underrepresented in Clinical Drug Trials: Study
2012-10-01
When drugs are tested only in adults, kids and their doctors are at a disadvantage, researchers sayContinue Reading
HPV Vaccine Found Safe in Large Study
2012-10-01
Fainting, skin infections most common side effects seen in girls, young womenContinue Reading
Mailed Kits May Prompt Parents to Protect Kids From Sun
2012-09-30
Low-cost mailers led to greater use of ‘sun-protective’ clothing, hats and shade, study findsContinue Reading
Common Pesticide Linked to Birth Defect, Study Suggests
2012-09-28
Children of Texas mothers living where atrazine most used were more likely to have nasal passage blockageContinue Reading
Prenatal Test Presents Dilemmas to Expectant Mothers
2012-09-28
Knowledge isn’t always power, some women say, study findsContinue Reading
Exercise Programs for Kids Seem to Have Little Impact: Study
2012-09-28
But other experts disagree and say more activity, not less, is neededContinue Reading
Families Who Adopt Should Use Extra Health Services, School Support: Experts
2012-09-27
And professionals who work with kids can show more awarenessContinue Reading
Smoking Scenes on Rise in Top-Grossing Youth-Rated Movies: CDC
2012-09-27
Studios including Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. featured more smoking in 2011Continue Reading
Flu Season's Approaching So Roll Up Your Sleeve
2012-09-27
U.S. health officials say this year’s vaccine protects against two new strainsContinue Reading