Religious Identity Remains Constant in Teen Years: Study
Participation may decline, but belief system stays steady through high school, research suggestsContinue Reading
Men Seem More Likely Than Women to Develop Hole in Knee Cartilage
Damage, which tends to occur after ACL injury, raises risk for osteoarthritis, researchers sayContinue Reading
Giant Weed Can Cause Blisters, Even Blindness
Officials urge people to steer clear of the giant hogweedContinue Reading
U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Spread
Report finds South with highest rates, but no state showed a decline over the last yearContinue Reading
Teen Athletes Should Get Concussion Test Score Before Play
Results from assessment tool, head injury history helpful to have on record, research suggestsContinue Reading
Fewer U.S. Teens Having Babies, Binge Drinking: Report
But more kids are using drugs and living in povertyContinue Reading
Urban, Low-Income Kids More Likely to Walk or Bike to School
It’s an easy, affordable way to get more physical activity into the day, researchers sayContinue Reading
Talking to Teens May Help Them Cut Back on Pot Smoking
Two brief conversations about marijuana cut kids’ use of the drug by up to 20%, study findsContinue Reading
Medical Futility Trend Seen in Neonatal Deaths
Infants’ ‘peace’ led to withholding, withdrawal of life support in NICUs, study findsContinue Reading
Tots Who Are 'Late Talkers' Typically Turn Out Fine: Study
Children not talking by age 2 usually catch up with no lasting issues, researchers sayContinue Reading
Parents' Military Deployment May Harm Kids' Mental Health
Longer service duration raises risk that children will develop stress, behavioral problems, anxietyContinue Reading