(HealthDay News) – Most U.S. children and adults have poor scores for heart health, according to a new assessment tool called “Life’s Essential 8.” Fewer…
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Despite reports that rates of childhood obesity are decreasing, kids seem to be packing on pounds at younger ages. In 1998, just under 73% of…
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In yet another report that illustrates the dangers pot poses to the young, developing brain, a new British study finds teenagers are much more likely…
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Exactly when do your kids become curious about smoking or alcohol? Earlier than you think, new research shows. Children as young as 9 and 10…
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Many U.S. parents don’t take proper precautions to protect their children from fireworks-related burns and injuries, claims a new survey released just ahead of the…
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While kids in a classroom are likely to be familiar with all their classmates after a short time, the children they are assigned to sit…
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Neck floats marketed for babies to use in water can lead to serious injury or death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned this week.…
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You and your best friend may have your noses to thank in helping bring you together, a new study suggests. Researchers found that pairs of…
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and the resulting media coverage is likely causing anxiety for many people, including children.…
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ZOI220548_preembargo.pdf (HealthDay News) – Most people have heard that women can experience depression after the birth of a child. But the condition is not limited…
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New research confirms the dangers of too much screen time for kids and teens: Those who play sports, take music lessons, or socialize with friends…
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New infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stress that parents make sure their infants sleep alone on their back on a…
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