Many Teens Drinking, Taking Drugs During School: Survey
2012-08-22
Roughly half knew classmates who sold drugs, and knew nearby spots to drink or get high during the dayContinue Reading
Unhappy Kids Are More Materialistic, Study Finds
2012-08-21
Research with children ages 8 to 10 says TV ads play big part in ‘spoiling’ those who aren’t contentContinue Reading
40 Proven Strategies to Improve Public Health
2012-08-21
Affordable healthy foods, public smoking bans among the methods shown to workContinue Reading
Antibiotic Use in Infants Tied to Overweight Later: Study
2012-08-21
Babies receiving these drugs before 6 months of age were heavier for height at 3 yearsContinue Reading
Soy Formula May Harm Babies With Underactive Thyroid: Report
2012-08-21
Two cases highlight how it interferes with absorption of critical medicationContinue Reading
Popular Characters Can Help Kids Eat Healthy Foods Too
2012-08-21
Branding tactics used to sell junk food also may be used to promote better nutrition, research showsContinue Reading
Late-Night Cramming May Hurt School Test Results
2012-08-21
Research suggests trading sleep for study may be a bad ideaContinue Reading
Teens Benefit by Spending More Time With Parents
2012-08-21
Encounters with Dad may boost self-worth and social skills the most, research suggestsContinue Reading
Teens Who Drink, Smoke More Likely to Abuse Painkillers: Study
2012-08-21
An estimated 3.5 million young adults in U.S. abuse prescription opioids, researchers sayContinue Reading
Curbing Circumcision Boosts STDs, Study Contends
2012-08-20
Resulting infections, including HIV, could add billions to U.S. health spending, researchers sayContinue Reading
College Students Who Binge Drink Say They're Happier
2012-08-20
Study found richer, ‘high-status’ students more likely to overindulge, while others may do so to fit inContinue Reading
Vaccinations Belong on Parents' Back-to-School Checklists
2012-08-20
Preventable diseases can threaten children’s lives, expert warnsContinue Reading
Anesthesia Before Age 3 May Raise Risk of Learning Delays: Study
2012-08-20
Research found even one exposure is associated with language deficits by age 10Continue Reading
Secondhand Smoke May Impair Children's Cough Reflex
2012-08-20
Reduced sensitivity to respiratory irritants could raise pneumonia risk, researchers sayContinue Reading