More Kids Treated for Concussions in ERs: CDC
2011-10-06
Increased awareness of traumatic brain injury may be driving this trend, researchers sayContinue Reading
Children of Alcoholics Drink More When Stressed
2011-10-06
Family drinking history predicts how much alcohol people consume if burdened, study findsContinue Reading
TV Ads Whet Kids' Appetite for Junk Food
2011-10-06
But study finds parents can counteract the influence by encouraging healthy choicesContinue Reading
Scientists Engineer Mice That Have Autism
2011-10-05
Researcher says other mouse models of disease exist, but this comes closer to mirroring disorder in humansContinue Reading
Overweight Kids at Greater Risk for High Blood Pressure
2011-10-04
Paves the way for hypertension in adulthood, researchers sayContinue Reading
Happy Kids a Product of Genes, Parenting, Study Finds
2011-10-04
Positive, supportive home can brighten outlook for children with gloomy dispositions, researchers sayContinue Reading
Stress May Affect Preemies' Brains, Study Shows
2011-10-04
Intensive-care stressors range from diaper changes to invasive proceduresContinue Reading
Older Dads Can Pass on Gene Mutations That Lower Intellect
2011-10-04
Study suggests changes in chromosomes may account for some cases, especially in older fathersContinue Reading
Facebook Pages May Offer Clues to Underage Drinking
2011-10-03
For college students, risks rose as online references to boozing went up, study foundContinue Reading
Mom's Healthy Diet Might Cut Birth Defect Risk
2011-10-03
Prevention involves overall eating, not just supplements, experts sayContinue Reading
Conviction Rates Similar for Suspects of Child, Adult Murder in Utah
2011-10-03
Most child abuse homicide suspects are white dads, researchers sayContinue Reading
Early, Intensive Therapy Better for Kids With Autism, Study Finds
2011-10-03
Social, communication skills improved more when treatment started at early ageContinue Reading
Rest Assured, Parents, Teens Really Do Get Smarter With Time
2011-10-03
Older teens faster at math, vocabulary and problem-solving than younger ones, study showsContinue Reading
Smoking May Double Risk for Stroke
2011-10-03
Those attacks occur about a decade sooner than for non-smokers, study findsContinue Reading