One source of lead exposure in children may surprise you. It’s secondhand smoke, according to a Texas A&M University study. “Further research will likely paint…
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When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list. Mental health…
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Helping a child who struggles with reading can be a rewarding experience. A nationally known expert offers some tips for parents who are trying to…
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Video games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).…
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Death rates skyrocket during extreme weather events among the most vulnerable Americans, especially those from minority groups. A study looking at hurricanes over more than…
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While vast quantities of peels from the aloe vera plant are thrown out every year as agricultural waste, this natural ingredient has potential to be…
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Mosquitoes can be a big pest, leaving behind itchy bumps on skin and potentially spreading serious diseases, such as West Nile virus. Sam Telford III…
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Keeping to a consistent bedtime routine is the key to helping your kids get restful and refreshing sleep. Fortunately, about 81% of parents with kids…
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Heading back to school requires supplies and planning for all, but if you’re a parent of a child with allergies or asthma then you have…
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are living in an environment that contains higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals than seen in American homes,…
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An investigation into a high number of cancers at a Montana nuclear missile base has led to the discovery of unsafe levels of a likely…
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In the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic, a new study is pointing to a way to help school kids maintain a healthier weight: clean,…
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