Teens Face Own Battles When Parent Goes to War
2011-07-22
Boys at risk of substance abuse, girls more likely to become depressed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Breast-feeding for 6 Months or More Protects Against Asthma
2011-07-22
Children never breast-fed are more likely to develop symptoms of the disease, study showsContinue Reading
Epidemic of Obesity in U.S. Kids Began in Late '90s
2011-07-21
Reasons are unclear, but more media time, longer ‘transition’ to adulthood might be key, researcher saysContinue Reading
Preemies at Risk for Psychiatric Disorders as Teens, Study Contends
2011-07-20
Injuries suffered before or after birth linked to problems such as ADHD, say researchers, calling for more studiesContinue Reading
'Heat Dome' Continues to Throttle U.S.
2011-07-20
High temperatures and oppressive humidity pose health risks; doctor offers coping tipsContinue Reading
Study Hints at How Stress of Domestic Violence Might Be Passed to Unborn Child
2011-07-19
Doesn’t show cause-and-effect, but suggests low-stress pregnancies are bestContinue Reading
C-Section Rate in U.S. Climbs to All-Time High: Report
2011-07-19
Cesareans should not be performed for the convenience of a woman or her doctor, expert saysContinue Reading
Sharing Bed With Toddler Won't Harm Development: Study
2011-07-18
Practice made no difference in later tests for learning, behavioral issuesContinue Reading
Health Tip: Keep Kids' Lunches Cool
2011-07-18
And other safety suggestions when packing for school or campContinue Reading
Kids of Moms With History of Depression Seem Less Happy
2011-07-15
Those who rarely smile, laugh or hug may be at higher risk of depression, study suggestsContinue Reading
Exposure to Common Chemicals May Affect Thyroid Function
2011-07-14
Greater exposure to BPA, phthalates leads to lower levels of important thyroid hormones, researchers sayContinue Reading
Less Lighting Up in Movies Aimed at Kids
2011-07-14
For fifth straight year, fewer characters are smoking in youth-oriented films, study findsContinue Reading
Food Industry Sets Standards for Advertising to Kids
2011-07-14
New criteria are less stringent than U.S government’s recommendationsContinue Reading