Women Married Before Age 18 at Higher Risk of Mental Woes: Study
Research sees slight rise in rate of these problems, but can’t confirm early marriage as causeContinue Reading
Flame Retardants Tied to Lower Birth Weights
Phased out in 2004, the chemicals remain in older furnishings and household items, study saysContinue Reading
For Gamers, Intense Competition May Fuel Aggression
Video-game violence contributes less to hostile behavior, study saysContinue Reading
Mother's Love Can Help Babies With Difficult Temperaments
Irritable babies who are secure in their attachment to mom do better as toddlersContinue Reading
'Gimme' Kids Often Grow Into 'Gimme' Adults
Four-decade study finds similar responses to temptation in preschool, middle ageContinue Reading
Troubled Teens Spotted in Routine School Screenings: Study
Untreated mental health issues can lead to school failure, substance abuse, even suicide, researchers sayContinue Reading
Toddler's Dust Mite Sensitivity May Predict Later Asthma
Three-quarters who tested positive at 2 years had respiratory problem at age 12, study findsContinue Reading
Pediatric Groups Want to KO Boxing for Kids
Choose sports that don’t encourage blows to the head, policy statement urgesContinue Reading
Simple Safety Steps Can Make Back to School a Breeze
Parents need to take care of health, safety concerns of kids, experts sayContinue Reading
For Kids, Natural Disasters Can Whip Up Worries
Experts offer ways to help children cope with news of hurricanes and earthquakesContinue Reading
Back-to-School Shouldn't Mean a Too-Heavy Backpack
An expert advises parents to check how much is loaded inside, to avoid injuryContinue Reading
Walk-to-School Programs Put Kids' Fitness First
In study, Texas communities involved parent volunteers to get youngsters more activeContinue Reading
Starvation in Youth Linked to Heart Risk in Adulthood
Adults who experienced famine as teens most susceptible, study findsContinue Reading












