Television has been wryly referred to as the “electronic babysitter,” but a new study argues TV or other media could stunt a child’s language development.…
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A shift in parenting early in a child’s development might help curb the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests. When a preschooler…
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Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce high blood pressure in older adults, a new study has found. Older adults who use a…
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Kids are more likely to lie to their parents if their parents have been lying to them — even with positive “white” lies, a new…
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While marriage can be hard work, a new survey suggests it can also be a powerful elixir for happiness. Adults who are married report being…
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Is ‘practice makes perfect’ true for the male erection, too? That’s the suggestion from a Swedish study involving amorous male mice. It found that getting…
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American teenagers cite stress as the leading reason they might get drunk or high, a new report reveals. That only underscores the need for better…
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Many swear that trendy fasting diets are keeping them slimmer and healthier. They may now have some science to back that up. British researchers at…
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U.S. cases of syphilis have soared past numbers seen just a decade ago, new government statistics show. The grim numbers are for 2022, the latest…
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High school students who smoke, drink or use weed are more likely to be emotionally troubled and have suicidal thoughts, a new study finds. Teens…
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It’s not easy to lose weight, especially when facing a world filled with the temptation of tasty treats and rich, delicious meals. But being kind…
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If your preteen or teen skips school activities and social events, it may be more than the typically moody behavior of adolescence, new research warns.…
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