Teaching parents how to talk to their babies could help boost their children’s language development, researchers say. The University of Washington study didn’t look at…
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Roses are red, violets are blue, sleep experts have a Valentine’s Day gift idea for you. A box of chocolates and a candlelight dinner might…
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Suicidal behavior is declining among U.S. teenagers who identify as LGBT, but the problem remains pervasive. That’s the conclusion of two new studies that tracked…
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Parents have long been told that babies should sleep in their own crib to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), yet nearly…
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Swearing is a common behavior for adolescents, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Children and teens often use profanity to impress friends and shock parents.…
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Students have better focus in class if teachers praise them for being good rather than scolding them for being bad, according to a new study.…
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When a child has strep throat, an antibiotic like penicillin usually has them back at school 24 hours later. But a new study warns that…
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Taking a “new mothers” class and asking nurses to help with baby basics during your hospital stay can help prepare you for time at home,…
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If your child is going to be home alone, it’s a good idea to have the child check in periodically, says the American Red Cross.…
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Can television teach kids how to eat healthy? Maybe, suggests new research. Watching cooking shows that featured healthy recipes seemed to encourage healthy eating in…
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If you want to slow down the aging process, it might not hurt to replace whole milk with skim, new research suggests. The study of…
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Turning to Facebook for help is probably the wrong move for depressed college students, new research shows. In a small study of 33 students who…
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