The health dangers posed by colorful detergent pods continues to plague young children, a new study warns. U.S. poison control centers still receive one call…
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Kindergarten might seem like child’s play, but embracing the adventure can play a key role in a kid’s future educational success, a new study finds.…
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Think your kid is safe from exposure to gambling? Don’t bet on it. “Teens and young adults may have a difficult time going into a…
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College freshmen who are more outgoing and agreeable — and less moody — are more likely to feel a sense of belonging at their new…
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A crowded house may not be the best for the mental health of a family’s kids, a new study has found. Teens from larger families…
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Exposing babies and toddlers to TV and other digital media could be linked to a heightened risk for dysfunction in what’s known as “sensory processing,”…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of additional dangers linked to several wildly popular weight-loss drugs. In a quarterly report issued this week, the…
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Folks who habitually add an extra sprinkle of salt to their meals are doing no favors for their kidneys, new research confirms. The finding held…
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New Year’s resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say.…
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Even Valentine’s Day apparently doesn’t trump the start of a brand new year when it comes to getting frisky. Sales of the morning-after pill surged…
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Kids with emotional problems or ADHD can find the holidays a very challenging time, as all the routines that provide a sense of order are…
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Beyond a myriad of other consequences, childhood trauma appears to raise the specter of chronic pain in adulthood, new research shows. Researchers pored over 75…
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