In yet another sign that childhood vaccinations can’t be taken for granted, new government data shows that a record number of kindergartners were exempted from…
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If you’re a 20-something who is unattached, having good friends is a key to happiness, new research shows. “The quality of your friendships is a…
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Sharing a book with your baby will build her vocabulary fast, but time with screens likely won’t, Norwegian researchers report. Their new study on shared…
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There’s a strong link between self-esteem and good times between the sheets, a new study suggests. Folks ranking high in self-esteem also tended to rate…
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In a world where families may be more apt to interact with technology than with one another, some things never change. Many still struggle to…
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Read to your little ones. That’s the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) prescription for fostering loving, nurturing relationships during early infancy and early childhood —…
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Grandma’s pill organizer. Fido’s pain medication. A tossed-away tissue. All are potential sources of opioid poisoning for young children, researchers at the New Jersey Poison…
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Pulling your hair out in frustration with your finicky youngster? Don’t blame your parenting style — genetics likely played a huge role in their eating…
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Each year, an average of 174 U.S. kids under the age of 5 lose their lives over causes linked to nursery products. Many of these…
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The corner bodega or neighborhood Kwik-E-Mart could be fueling childhood obesity in the United States, a new study suggests. Children have a more than 50%…
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Deprivation, neglect and abuse during childhood can increase a person’s long-term risk of health problems, a new study warns. “Stress is implicated in nine of…
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A few cups of coffee each morning can help protect a person against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, a new study says. Drinking…
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