New evidence suggests that adolescent bullying and victimization may have origins in the home. Many bullies have parents who are […]
Lack of sleep may increase likelihood of teens engaging in risky sexual behaviors: Majority of teens were not getting recommended amount of sleep, study finds
Teenagers who don’t get enough sleep may be at an increased risk of engaging in unsafe sexual behaviors, such as […]
Child deaths in Brazil fall following comprehensive smoking ban
Child deaths have fallen in Brazil following complete smoking bans in public places, according to a new study. Its authors, […]
How watching TV and movies helps people with attachment issues: Fiction allows some to enjoy relationships vicariously
People who have trouble with romantic relationships may watch movies and TV shows for more than just a chance to […]
Bisphosphonates increasingly prescribed to the women most likely to benefit
In recent years, women who start taking bisphosphonates (BPs) to treat osteoporosis and prevent fracture have trended from younger to […]
Stricter US state gun laws linked to safer high schools: And teens are less likely to carry a weapon at any location
Adopting stricter state gun laws is linked to a safer school experience for students, finds research published in the Journal […]
Radio-tracking dolphins reveals intimate details about their behavior
Using telemetry units in hospitals to monitor patient health is standard practice. Now, a similar approach is proving to be […]
Low health literacy associated with early death for cardiovascular patients
Patients hospitalized with a cardiovascular event are more likely to die within one year if they have low health literacy, […]
Lax state gun laws linked to more child, teen gun deaths
Compared with U.S. states with the strictest gun control legislation, gun deaths among children and teenagers are twice as common […]
Kids health outcomes have more to do with parents level of education than income
Parents educated beyond high school invest more in family health care, reducing the likelihood of adverse medical conditions despite differences […]