Health News Archives

U.S. Gets a ’D’ for Preterm Birth Rates
March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades

U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem
But parent-instilled 'overconfidence' may be spurring unrealistic expectations, study suggests

Brain Scans Show Bullies Enjoy Others’ Pain
Neurological 'reward centers' lit up as they watched injuries occur, study found

Counseling Can Combat Youth Violence
And referrals should start with emergency room doctors, study says

Most Parents Don’t Overreact to Child Gene Tests
They weigh the results as they do family history, study finds

Many Unlicensed Teen Drivers Put Safety Last
Driving drunk, skipping seatbelts more common for adolescents illegally at the wheel, study finds

Grandparent Caregivers Cut Kids’ Injury Risk in Half
Findings challenge widespread belief that older sitters raise likelihood of harm

Health Tip: Obesity and Your Child
Finding the right weight-loss program is essential

Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk
Women need not be frightened but should limit consumption of stimulant, experts say

Kids With Parent in War Zone Face Behavior Risks
Children 3 and older more prone to act out than those without deployed kin