Fast food not to blame for overweight kids 
Fast food not to blame for overweight kids
When it comes to childhood obesity, find out what new research says contributes most.
Cough syrup abuse on the rise  Featured
Cough syrup abuse on the rise
Learn more about how kids are abusing drugs in your medicine cabinet.
Hospitals implement visitor restrictions for flu prevention 
Hospitals implement visitor restrictions for flu prevention
As the flu becomes more widespread, hospitals throughout the nation are taking extra precautions.
Depression risk greater for ‘underweight’ teen boys 
Depression risk greater for ‘underweight’ teen boys
Two studies find that when male teens perceive themselves as too skinny, self-esteem takes a hit.
Medicine safety caps not so ‘childproof’ 
Medicine safety caps not so ‘childproof’
An alarming study shows that it’s pretty easy for kids—even toddlers— to get into medicine bottles.
Gum chewing can lead to migraines in kids 
Gum chewing can lead to migraines in kids
Teens who quit chewing gum found almost immediate relief from pounding headaches, a new study shows.
Baby talk gets babies talking sooner 
Baby talk gets babies talking sooner
A new study says it’s not the quality of words you speak, but how and where you say them that helps babies build language skills.