Are Too Many Young Americans Getting Antipsychotics for ADHD?
2015-07-01
Study shows rise in prescriptions for the powerful medications, even though they’re not OK’d for this useContinue Reading
Extracurricular Sports May Give Kids’ Academics a Boost
2015-07-01
Study suggests these activities might improve kids’ attention span, self-controlContinue Reading
Fireworks Can Spark Bump in Air Pollution, Study Finds
2015-07-01
July Fourth favorites release small particles that can harm the lungs, scientists findContinue Reading
Parents, Stop Hovering: ‘Risky’ Play May Have Benefits for Kids
2015-06-29
Less free-time supervision helps social development, and children get more exercise, experts sayContinue Reading
Parents Should Set Good Example to Keep Kids Slim, Pediatrics Group Says
2015-06-29
Avoid keeping sugary, high-calorie foods in the house, and encourage being active togetherContinue Reading
Overuse Injuries More Common in High School Females
2015-06-28
Track, field hockey and lacrosse linked to repetitive use problems in girls, study saysContinue Reading
School Coaches Often Ill-Equipped to Spot, Manage Concussions
2015-06-26
Better education recommended, especially at youth and middle school levelsContinue Reading
‘Overwhelming’ Evidence That Same-Sex Parenting Won’t Harm Kids
2015-06-26
Review of thousands of studies on the issue finds broad consensus among expertsContinue Reading
Surgery May Help Teens With Frequent Migraines, Study Contends
2015-06-25
At least one expert questions whether improvements are due to the procedureContinue Reading
Smoking Around Toddlers May Raise Their Obesity Risk
2015-06-24
Study can’t prove cause-and-effect, but changes to kids’ hormones might be the linkContinue Reading