Poor Children Get Biggest Literacy Boost From Preschool
2010-11-18
But benefits accrue to kids from more affluent families, researchers noteContinue Reading
Undergrads Who Twitter May Do Better, Study Finds
2010-11-18
Social networking seemed to increase student engagementContinue Reading
FDA Advisers Renew Review on Whether to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
2010-11-18
Opponents say cool, minty taste masks harsh chemicals, lures kids, minorities to take up smokingContinue Reading
Still Too Many Preterm Births in U.S., Report Finds
2010-11-17
March of Dimes hands out a ‘D’ in its annual state-by-state report cardContinue Reading
Gestational Period Depends on Structure of Placenta: Research
2010-11-17
Human pregnancy is longer compared with some other mammals due to limited tissue connectionsContinue Reading
Antibiotics a Mixed Bag for Kids' Ear Infections: Analysis
2010-11-16
The number of kids who benefit is similar to the number experiencing side effects, researchers findContinue Reading
For Teen Boys, Heavy Drinking & Impulsivity May Be Vicious Circle
2010-11-16
Early use of alcohol could weaken impulse control, leading to more boozing, study suggestsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Treat Your Child's Sunburn
2010-11-16
Suggestions to help the youngster feel betterContinue Reading
School Programs for Cardiac Arrest Saving Lives
2010-11-15
Students, staff who use AEDs, CPR save up to 45 percent of victims, study findsContinue Reading
For Teens With Autism, Handwriting Problems May Persist
2010-11-15
Deficits in reasoning skills more than motor skills likely to blame, researchers sayContinue Reading
Early 'Pot' Use May Harm Brain More: Study
2010-11-15
Smoking before age 16 tied to greater executive function problemsContinue Reading
Vyvanse Approved for Adolescent ADHD
2010-11-15
Previously sanctioned for ADHD in adults and childrenContinue Reading
Video Games Not Harmful to Most Teens: Study
2010-11-15
But a minority of ‘problem gamers’ may embrace unhealthy ways, research suggestsContinue Reading
Brain Organizes Itself for Introspection as Children Age: Study
2010-11-15
Scans show how activity in disparate neurological regions coalesces as kids matureContinue Reading