Young men living in the US are overall more likely to die in the summer months, according to a new […]
Advertising in kids’ apps more prevalent than parents may realize
From games inspired by popular TV shows to digital play labeled as educational, children’s apps continue to explode on smartphones […]
High stakes decision-making causes a little more cheating, a lot less charity
The age old adage of virtue being its own reward may not hold true in the corporate world—in fact, honourable […]
For-profit nursing home residents more likely to be diagnosed with neglect issues
Residents receiving care in for-profit nursing homes are almost twice as likely to experience health issues caused by substandard care […]
Fatal police shootings more frequent in US states with high household gun ownership
U.S. states with high levels of household gun ownership have higher rates of fatal shootings of civilians by police than […]
Why some kids are more prone to dental decay
A quarter of children have dental decay by the time they start school. This occurs when bacteria in the mouth […]
Teens who’ve tried marijuana have used it in more than one form
Most teens who’ve tried marijuana have used the drug in more than one form, including cannabis products that are smoked, […]
Educational disabilities more likely with neonatal abstinence
(HealthDay)—Children with a history of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) are more likely to be referred for a disability evaluation and […]
Using the body clock to make drugs more effective
Our circadian rhythm, or body clock, regulates key aspects of our health and daily lives. Our body clock controls sleep-wake […]
Study finds that kids are more likely to drink healthier beverages if adults speak the truth—subtly
What’s the best way to persuade children to drink water instead of unhealthy, sugar-laced beverages? Do you: Tell them it […]