Ban Point-of-Sale Tobacco Ads in Retail Outlets, Researchers Urge
2010-07-19
Teens twice as likely to try smoking if they frequent stores plastered with cigarette ads, study showsContinue Reading
Kids Who Do Poorly in School More Likely to Become Bullies
2010-07-16
Youngsters who have trouble resolving problems with others also at risk of becoming bullies, victims or both, researchers sayContinue Reading
Major Fast Food Chains Have Reduced Trans Fats
2010-07-16
McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s sizzle increasingly fewer fries in the unhealthful fats, study showsContinue Reading
Mom's Mental State Influenced Kids' Well-Being After 9/11: Study
2010-07-15
Children fared worse when mothers struggled with PTSD, depression, researchers sayContinue Reading
Too Many Tots Watching Too Much TV: Study
2010-07-15
Oregon study finds 1 in 5 young kids exposed to more than the recommended 2 hours a dayContinue Reading
Gentle Horses Help Rein in Autism in Kids
2010-07-15
Equine therapy can build confidence, social skills, experts sayContinue Reading
Medical Studies Involving Kids May Be Prone to Bias
2010-07-14
Industry-funded trials at greater risk of distortion than nonprofit or government-sponsored: reviewContinue Reading
1 in 5 Parents Missed Work for H1N1 School Closings: Survey
2010-07-14
But many students visited places other than home, finds CDC reportContinue Reading
Mood Disorders Going Undetected in U.S. Children
2010-07-14
Without treatment, anxiety and depression can plague kids through adult years, experts warnContinue Reading
Brain Grows Quickest in Areas Where Apes, Humans Vary: Study
2010-07-13
Research focuses on cerebral cortex, seat of higher mental functionsContinue Reading
Program Teaches Parents How to Nurture Healthy Eaters
2010-07-13
Early feeding practices can play critical role in kids’ eating patterns, study suggestsContinue Reading
Eye Chart Exams for Teens May Miss Vision Problems
2010-07-12
The tests detect nearsightedness accurately but not farsightedness or astigmatism, study showsContinue Reading
Survey Links Puberty to Violent Behavior
2010-07-12
U.S.-Australian study finds mid-stage puberty a time for troubleContinue Reading
Coping Therapies Unlikely to Ease Kids' Stem Cell Treatment: Study
2010-07-12
Massage, relaxation intervention produced no significant benefits, researchers sayContinue Reading