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Child abuse within U.S. Army families may be significantly under-reported, a new study suggests.
More ContentChild abuse within U.S. Army families may be significantly under-reported, a new study suggests.
More ContentVegetarian diets are healthy for people of all ages, as well as the environment, according to a new update of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' (AND) position on vegetarian diets.
More ContentVegetarian diets are healthy for people of all ages, as well as the environment, according to a new update of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' (AND) position on vegetarian diets.
More ContentWhile quality time spent with kids is always important, new research suggests it's a man's attitude that's key to raising happy children.
More ContentWhile quality time spent with kids is always important, new research suggests it's a man's attitude that's key to raising happy children.
More Content“Rent, don’t buy,” may be the new mantra among higher-income Americans.
More Content“Rent, don’t buy,” may be the new mantra among higher-income Americans.
More ContentFor parents who are unsure when and how to introduce their babies to food containing peanuts, new guidelines are on the way.
More ContentFor parents who are unsure when and how to introduce their babies to food containing peanuts, new guidelines are on the way.
More ContentIt's not a lack of sleep that makes many teens cranky, ill-mannered and muddled during the day, a new study contends.
More ContentIt's not a lack of sleep that makes many teens cranky, ill-mannered and muddled during the day, a new study contends.
More ContentLavender, lemon or lilac: Whatever the artificial aroma, more Americans are avoiding scented spaces and products, a new survey shows.
More ContentLavender, lemon or lilac: Whatever the artificial aroma, more Americans are avoiding scented spaces and products, a new survey shows.
More ContentWhen I moved out of my shared two-bedroom apartment to embrace life sans roommates, I called it adulthood. What I didn’t anticipate was also calling it claustrophobia.
More ContentWhen I moved out of my shared two-bedroom apartment to embrace life sans roommates, I called it adulthood. What I didn’t anticipate was also calling it claustrophobia.
More ContentChildren and teenagers are immersed in an environment saturated with electronic media, ranging from the TV on the wall to the tablet or smartphone in their hands.
More ContentChildren and teenagers are immersed in an environment saturated with electronic media, ranging from the TV on the wall to the tablet or smartphone in their hands.
More ContentHigh costs are a major reason why many poor students don't take part in school sports, clubs or arts programs, a new survey finds.
More ContentHigh costs are a major reason why many poor students don't take part in school sports, clubs or arts programs, a new survey finds.
More ContentU.S. school lunch guidelines introduced a few years ago are improving students' eating habits, a new study suggests.
More ContentU.S. school lunch guidelines introduced a few years ago are improving students' eating habits, a new study suggests.
More ContentThe number of U.S. couples expecting twins or even triplets is on the rise, and these parents will have their hands full.
More ContentThe number of U.S. couples expecting twins or even triplets is on the rise, and these parents will have their hands full.
More ContentSome adults age faster biologically than others, and may die early even if they have healthy lifestyles, researchers report.
More ContentSome adults age faster biologically than others, and may die early even if they have healthy lifestyles, researchers report.
More ContentA pre-kindergarten program designed to help low-income minority children develop social and other skills appears to boost school performance, a new study shows.
More ContentA pre-kindergarten program designed to help low-income minority children develop social and other skills appears to boost school performance, a new study shows.
More ContentYoung kids don't necessarily know they shouldn't approach a scared dog, which could put them in danger of being bitten, a new British study shows.
More ContentYoung kids don't necessarily know they shouldn't approach a scared dog, which could put them in danger of being bitten, a new British study shows.
More ContentCities that promote walking, bicycling and public transportation can expect a drop in chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, a new study suggests.
More ContentCities that promote walking, bicycling and public transportation can expect a drop in chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, a new study suggests.
More ContentKids and germs seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. But, there are ways that parents can help protect their kids from the usual barrage of back-to-school illnesses, a health expert says.
More ContentKids and germs seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. But, there are ways that parents can help protect their kids from the usual barrage of back-to-school illnesses, a health expert says.
More ContentA strong and loving bond with parents may help protect kids' health for decades, a new study suggests.
More ContentA strong and loving bond with parents may help protect kids' health for decades, a new study suggests.
More ContentOpen-concept living spaces are all the rage right now, but new research suggests that such easy access to the kitchen may lead to overeating.
More ContentOpen-concept living spaces are all the rage right now, but new research suggests that such easy access to the kitchen may lead to overeating.
More ContentIt seems as if every kid in America is caught up in the Pokemon Go craze. But in the quest to "catch 'em all," don't leave common sense and safety behind, the American Academy of Pediatrics urges.
More ContentIt seems as if every kid in America is caught up in the Pokemon Go craze. But in the quest to "catch 'em all," don't leave common sense and safety behind, the American Academy of Pediatrics urges.
More ContentThe notion that seniors shy away from social media may be off the mark.
More ContentThe notion that seniors shy away from social media may be off the mark.
More ContentStress and anxiety are common among new college students, but there are ways to cope, a doctor says.
More ContentStress and anxiety are common among new college students, but there are ways to cope, a doctor says.
More ContentEncouraging your kids to eat right, exercise and limit screen time may not be enough to instill healthy habits. You also need to lead by example, researchers suggest.
More ContentEncouraging your kids to eat right, exercise and limit screen time may not be enough to instill healthy habits. You also need to lead by example, researchers suggest.
More ContentRide a bike, take a swim, walk your dog: New research shows even a "moderate" amount of exercise each week drastically reduces the odds a person aged 65 or older will die from heart disease.
More ContentRide a bike, take a swim, walk your dog: New research shows even a "moderate" amount of exercise each week drastically reduces the odds a person aged 65 or older will die from heart disease.
More ContentIt can be hard for college students to get enough sleep, and that can affect their physical and mental well-being, a sleep expert says.
More ContentIt can be hard for college students to get enough sleep, and that can affect their physical and mental well-being, a sleep expert says.
More ContentIt's time to start getting children and teens into their school-year sleep routine, an expert says.
More ContentIt's time to start getting children and teens into their school-year sleep routine, an expert says.
More ContentCollege freshmen face many new experiences and academic demands, but there are a number ways to ease into campus life.
More ContentCollege freshmen face many new experiences and academic demands, but there are a number ways to ease into campus life.
More ContentAs new college students prepare to leave home, it can be a difficult time for parents.
More ContentAs new college students prepare to leave home, it can be a difficult time for parents.
More ContentDespite decades of warnings from the "Back to Sleep" campaign, many parents are still putting their babies to sleep in ways that raise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a new study finds.
More ContentDespite decades of warnings from the "Back to Sleep" campaign, many parents are still putting their babies to sleep in ways that raise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a new study finds.
More ContentAs much of the Northeast struggles with a heat wave that isn't expected to ease until the middle of this week, here are some expert tips on how to spot heat stroke.
More ContentAs much of the Northeast struggles with a heat wave that isn't expected to ease until the middle of this week, here are some expert tips on how to spot heat stroke.
More ContentSchool buses are the safest way for students to get to and from school, according to the National Safety Council.
More ContentSchool buses are the safest way for students to get to and from school, according to the National Safety Council.
More ContentWhen dads are stressed out about parenting, it may take a toll on their toddlers' development, a new study suggests.
More ContentWhen dads are stressed out about parenting, it may take a toll on their toddlers' development, a new study suggests.
More ContentKids love the unstructured days of summer, but parents need to be sure children get moving during their summer holidays, a physical education expert says.
More ContentKids love the unstructured days of summer, but parents need to be sure children get moving during their summer holidays, a physical education expert says.
More ContentObese and overweight moms seem to serve their kids more food at meals, potentially boosting their risk for childhood obesity.
More ContentObese and overweight moms seem to serve their kids more food at meals, potentially boosting their risk for childhood obesity.
More ContentChildren with "intrusive" parents who push too hard for good grades may be more prone to become highly self-critical or anxious and depressed, a new study suggests.
More ContentChildren with "intrusive" parents who push too hard for good grades may be more prone to become highly self-critical or anxious and depressed, a new study suggests.
More ContentHaving a stable family and a good relationship with mom and dad makes young people more likely to develop healthy habits that may protect them against obesity, a new study suggests.
More ContentHaving a stable family and a good relationship with mom and dad makes young people more likely to develop healthy habits that may protect them against obesity, a new study suggests.
More ContentWhile clever marketing can steer kids towards junk food, a new study shows that creative advertising can also prompt more kids to eat veggies.
More ContentWhile clever marketing can steer kids towards junk food, a new study shows that creative advertising can also prompt more kids to eat veggies.
More ContentBabies who learn to stand up relatively early may also do a bit better with attention, memory and learning by the time they are preschoolers, a new study suggests.
More ContentBabies who learn to stand up relatively early may also do a bit better with attention, memory and learning by the time they are preschoolers, a new study suggests.
More ContentAmericans aren't just living longer, they're living more years without disabilities, too, a new study shows.
More ContentAmericans aren't just living longer, they're living more years without disabilities, too, a new study shows.
More ContentMoving to a new home may harm young children's school performance, a study suggests.
More ContentMoving to a new home may harm young children's school performance, a study suggests.
More ContentGrowth spurts can affect teen boys' coordination and knock the swagger right out of their stride, a new study reveals.
More ContentGrowth spurts can affect teen boys' coordination and knock the swagger right out of their stride, a new study reveals.
More ContentThe boys of "Animal House" and "Neighbors" may be immune to anti-boozing programs that curb drinking for other college kids, new research suggests.
More ContentThe boys of "Animal House" and "Neighbors" may be immune to anti-boozing programs that curb drinking for other college kids, new research suggests.
More ContentTwo studies highlight the complex relationship between parents' perceptions and their children's weights.
More ContentTwo studies highlight the complex relationship between parents' perceptions and their children's weights.
More ContentThanks to the excessive heat and lots of outdoor activities, the summer lends itself to plenty of claims about health and safety. However, many of these adages simply aren't true.
More ContentThanks to the excessive heat and lots of outdoor activities, the summer lends itself to plenty of claims about health and safety. However, many of these adages simply aren't true.
More ContentLate suppers may not be a recipe for childhood obesity, a new study shows.
More ContentLate suppers may not be a recipe for childhood obesity, a new study shows.
More ContentCommon techniques for helping babies -- and parents -- sleep at night seem to carry no long-term harms, a small trial finds.
More ContentCommon techniques for helping babies -- and parents -- sleep at night seem to carry no long-term harms, a small trial finds.
More ContentMost neighborhood parks in the United States are geared toward younger people, which limits their use, a new study suggests.
More ContentMost neighborhood parks in the United States are geared toward younger people, which limits their use, a new study suggests.
More ContentEvery working mom knows how hard it can be to juggle the demands of her job with the needs of her new baby, particularly when it comes to breast-feeding.
More ContentEvery working mom knows how hard it can be to juggle the demands of her job with the needs of her new baby, particularly when it comes to breast-feeding.
More ContentAs any parent of a preschooler knows, media management can be a minefield of do's, don'ts -- and tantrums.
More ContentAs any parent of a preschooler knows, media management can be a minefield of do's, don'ts -- and tantrums.
More ContentClimate change could cause many major American cities to experience more days with heavy ozone pollution in the coming decades, a new study predicts.
More ContentClimate change could cause many major American cities to experience more days with heavy ozone pollution in the coming decades, a new study predicts.
More ContentA growing number of small children are getting their hands and mouths on colorful detergent pods, with serious and sometimes fatal consequences, a new study finds.
More ContentA growing number of small children are getting their hands and mouths on colorful detergent pods, with serious and sometimes fatal consequences, a new study finds.
More ContentAlthough aging may mean more physical problems, retirement can help people lead healthier lives, a new study from Australia suggests.
More ContentAlthough aging may mean more physical problems, retirement can help people lead healthier lives, a new study from Australia suggests.
More ContentGardening offers exercise and fresh food, but don't forget to protect yourself from potential hazards, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
More ContentGardening offers exercise and fresh food, but don't forget to protect yourself from potential hazards, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
More ContentWhen parents believe their children are overweight -- regardless of whether they are or not -- those kids are likely to gain weight, a new study suggests.
More ContentWhen parents believe their children are overweight -- regardless of whether they are or not -- those kids are likely to gain weight, a new study suggests.
More ContentAmericans are living longer, but those extra years may include poor health or a disability, a new study finds.
More ContentAmericans are living longer, but those extra years may include poor health or a disability, a new study finds.
More ContentMost states don't provide students with enough physical education, a new report finds.
More ContentMost states don't provide students with enough physical education, a new report finds.
More ContentOne key to keeping muscles young is as close as the nearest gym, researchers say.
More ContentOne key to keeping muscles young is as close as the nearest gym, researchers say.
More ContentHow a produce-loving parent confronts her kid's vegetables anxieties head-on
More ContentHow a produce-loving parent confronts her kid's vegetables anxieties head-on
More ContentThe number of New York City kids eating free breakfasts in public school classrooms is growing, but the obesity rates are not, a new study finds.
More ContentThe number of New York City kids eating free breakfasts in public school classrooms is growing, but the obesity rates are not, a new study finds.
More ContentMaking simple changes around your backyard and garden can lower maintenance costs, reduce waste and help stop environmental damage from chemicals, deforestation and water shortages.
More ContentMaking simple changes around your backyard and garden can lower maintenance costs, reduce waste and help stop environmental damage from chemicals, deforestation and water shortages.
More ContentMore women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home or in birth centers, a new study indicates.
More ContentMore women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home or in birth centers, a new study indicates.
More ContentStudents who eat two breakfasts are less likely to become overweight or obese than those who skip the morning meal, according to a new study.
More ContentStudents who eat two breakfasts are less likely to become overweight or obese than those who skip the morning meal, according to a new study.
More ContentChildren who have good sleep habits by age 5 do better at school, a new study finds.
More ContentChildren who have good sleep habits by age 5 do better at school, a new study finds.
More Content8 ways to prepare yourself and your finances for buying a home this spring
More Content8 ways to prepare yourself and your finances for buying a home this spring
More ContentAfter months of enjoying a cold winter landscape, spring and its bounty of color bring cheer to the garden.
More ContentAfter months of enjoying a cold winter landscape, spring and its bounty of color bring cheer to the garden.
More ContentRegular physical activity, including gardening or dancing, may cut Alzheimer's risk by as much as 50 percent, a new study suggests.
More ContentRegular physical activity, including gardening or dancing, may cut Alzheimer's risk by as much as 50 percent, a new study suggests.
More ContentMost parents have at one time or another received the dreaded school notice: a case of head lice has been detected in your child's class.
More ContentSome parents use mobile phones and tablets to calm young children with behavioral problems, a new study finds.
More ContentStudents who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often get into trouble for fidgeting in the classroom, but that fidgeting may help them learn, new research suggests.
More ContentSchoolchildren may have an easier time learning if exercise is part of their math and spelling lessons, a new study suggests.
More ContentSchoolchildren may have an easier time learning if exercise is part of their math and spelling lessons, a new study suggests.
More ContentRates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have risen globally, and adults' unreasonable expectations of young children could be one reason why, researchers suggest.
More ContentPreschool children with uncorrected farsightedness are at risk for literacy problems, new research suggests.
More ContentConstant criticism from parents reduces the likelihood that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will have fewer symptoms by the time they reach their teens, a new study suggests.
More ContentConstant criticism from parents reduces the likelihood that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will have fewer symptoms by the time they reach their teens, a new study suggests.
More ContentIf you need a locksmith, you may want to call a friend for a recommendation instead of using Google to find a qualified service.
More ContentInstant messaging can be a source of emotional support for teens and help them collaborate on school projects, but new research shows that texting after the lights go out takes a toll on students' sleep quality and academic performance.
More ContentA child's grades in school might suffer if a parent is suffering from depression, according to a new study.
More ContentOlder adults who give up driving may see their mental and physical well-being decline, a new research review finds.
More ContentOlder adults who give up driving may see their mental and physical well-being decline, a new research review finds.
More Content9 ways to skip debt and ramp up on style for your house or apartment.
More Content9 ways to skip debt and ramp up on style for your house or apartment.
More ContentCollege students spend one-fifth of their time in class using digital devices -- such as smartphones -- for non-educational purposes, new research reveals.
More ContentCollege students spend one-fifth of their time in class using digital devices -- such as smartphones -- for non-educational purposes, new research reveals.
More ContentAll U.S. adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, should be screened for depression by their family doctor, the nation's leading preventive medicine panel recommends.
More ContentAll U.S. adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, should be screened for depression by their family doctor, the nation's leading preventive medicine panel recommends.
More ContentCuddling with your dog or cat when you have a cold or flu is safe for both of you, an infectious-disease expert says.
More ContentCuddling with your dog or cat when you have a cold or flu is safe for both of you, an infectious-disease expert says.
More ContentThe type of debt parents accrue might affect their child's behavior -- for better or worse, new research suggests.
More ContentThe type of debt parents accrue might affect their child's behavior -- for better or worse, new research suggests.
More ContentNew research helps explain why learning a second language is easier for some adults than others.
More ContentNew research helps explain why learning a second language is easier for some adults than others.
More ContentThe average age that American women have their first baby continues to rise, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
More ContentThe average age that American women have their first baby continues to rise, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
More ContentHealth warning labels on sugary beverages -- similar to those on cigarette packs -- might make parents less likely to buy such beverages for their kids, according to new research.
More ContentHealth warning labels on sugary beverages -- similar to those on cigarette packs -- might make parents less likely to buy such beverages for their kids, according to new research.
More ContentSingle parents -- moms in particular -- operate on fewer hours of sleep and have poorer sleep quality than adults in other types of families.
More ContentSingle parents -- moms in particular -- operate on fewer hours of sleep and have poorer sleep quality than adults in other types of families.
More ContentChanges in routine can shortchange children's sleep during the holidays, so a sleep medicine expert offers some advice for parents.
More ContentChanges in routine can shortchange children's sleep during the holidays, so a sleep medicine expert offers some advice for parents.
More ContentCouples having trouble getting pregnant may have a better chance if they have more than the usual three-to-four cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new British study suggests.
More ContentCouples having trouble getting pregnant may have a better chance if they have more than the usual three-to-four cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new British study suggests.
More ContentWith a personal touch and some creativity, you'll have all your gift recipients feeling like the luckiest people in the world.
More ContentWith a personal touch and some creativity, you'll have all your gift recipients feeling like the luckiest people in the world.
More ContentSome babies born at home seem to fare as well as similar babies born in a hospital, a new Canadian study finds.
More ContentSome babies born at home seem to fare as well as similar babies born in a hospital, a new Canadian study finds.
More ContentA new study provides more evidence that a good breakfast helps kids do better in school.
More ContentA new study provides more evidence that a good breakfast helps kids do better in school.
More ContentChildren who develop certain signs of puberty at an early age are commonly referred to specialists for an evaluation. But most of the time it's nothing to worry about, says a new report from a leading group of...
More ContentChildren who develop certain signs of puberty at an early age are commonly referred to specialists for an evaluation. But most of the time it's nothing to worry about, says a new report from a leading group of U.S....
More ContentGoing back to school could help older people stave off dementia, a new study suggests.
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