More US Teens May Be Facing Depression: Here's Why By Sara G. Miller published 10 August 16 Across the U.S., there's been an uptick in the percentage of teens who are having episodes of depression, a new report finds.
Zika Infection Linked with Rare Joint Birth Defect By Rachael Rettner published 9 August 16 A small number of babies infected with Zika virus in the womb have developed a rare birth defect involving muscle weakness and stiff joints.
Hookups Trend Down: Millennial Sex Lives Lag Behind Gen X By Mindy Weisberger published 2 August 16 A new study pulls the sheet off millennials' sex lives, revealing that there isn't as much going on as you might expect.
Time on His Side? Jagger a Dad Again at Age 72 By Mindy Weisberger published 15 July 16 A father at age 72? That's how strong his love is.
Ikea's Dresser Recall: 7 Tips to Prevent Furniture Injuries By Rachael Rettner published 29 June 16 A new recall of topple-prone Ikea dressers highlights the hazards that everyday furniture can hold for children.
5 Surprising Facts About Egg Freezing By Rachael Rettner published 17 June 16 A city in Japan says it will pay for egg freezing as a way to improve the country's low birth rate. But the procedure is not a perfect solution.
Kids' Mental Health Risks Rise with Poor Air Quality By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 13 June 16 Higher levels of air pollution may be linked with worse mental health in children, a new study suggests.
How Much Sleep Does Your School-Age Child Need? By Sara G. Miller published 9 June 16 When it's time for kids to go back to school, what time should they go back to bed?
Child's Rare Injury: What Is Internal Decapitation? By Rachael Rettner published 8 June 16 A boy in Idaho who was recently in a high-speed car crash has survived a rare injury called an "internal decapitation," which is typically fatal.
Teen Birthrates Reach Another Record Low, CDC Says By Sara G. Miller published 2 June 16 Teen birthrates in the U.S. hit an all-time low in 2015, a new report on preliminary data finds.
Why It's OK to Let Babies 'Cry It Out' By Laura Geggel published 26 May 16 Babies who not comforted immediately when they cry may learn better sleep habits in the long run, a new study finds.
Is Digital Multitasking Good for Teens? By Rachael Rettner published 18 May 16 The more time teens spend multitasking with various tech devices, the worse they tend to perform on academic tests, a small new study suggests.
Half of Parents Keep Kids' Leftover Painkillers at Home By Sara G. Miller published 16 May 16 Nearly half of parents keep leftover pain medications in the home, providing easy access to dangerous drugs.
That's My Mom: Mother's Voice Lights Up Kids' Brains By Sara G. Miller published 16 May 16 The sound of a mother's voice can have a powerful effect on a child's brain, a new study finds.
Robotic Toy 'Leka' Designed for Kids with Autism By Mindy Weisberger published 13 May 16 A new programmable robot toy named Leka is uniquely designed to interact with and engage children with special needs, particularly children on the autism spectrum.
Best Treatment for Preschoolers with ADHD Is Not Meds, CDC Urges By Rachael Rettner published 3 May 16 Many young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) aren't receiving the top recommended treatment for the condition, a new report suggests.
Why Are Human Babies So Helpless? By Mindy Weisberger published 2 May 16 Human babies require years to learn basic survival skills like walking and feeding themselves.
To Motivate Kids, Don't Dwell on Their Failures By Sara G. Miller published 29 April 16 Should failure be punished or praised?
Simple Trick May Improve an Infant's Attention Span By Cari Nierenberg published 28 April 16 Interactions with parents really do help babies learn to pay attention, a new study finds. Here's how it may work.
