Colleges and the Thanksgiving COVID-19 Risk: Fauci’s right – Holiday Plans May Have to Change
As COVID-19 cases rise, especially in college towns, families may need to rethink their holiday plans
Helicopter Parenting Is Hurting Our Kids
Teenagers are increasingly unprepared for life after high school. Here's why it matters
Your Child’s Vaccines: What You Need to Know About Catching Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Vaccination rates dropped by as much as 60% in some parts of the country due to COVID-19. It's time to get back on track
A Mother's Guide to Her Daughter's Menstrual Health
When my daughters got their periods, I had to learn how to support them physically and emotionally.
Vaping is Bad for Everyone, and It's Especially Unhealthy for Children
Vaping and e-cigarettes have become an epidemic. This is a serious public health and women’s health problem because many adolescents and young people have started vaping recently, and vaping is now associated with deaths and of severe lung injuries.
Why Children Need to Drink More Water
All of us know that water is essential for our bodies to properly function. And most of the time our kids need to drink more water.
A Sleepy Child Is More Likely to Pile on Pounds
Poor sleep may make your children more than just grumpy, a new study suggests.
For Kids, Chronic Illness May Trigger Mental Health Issues
When children learn they have a long-term illness, such as diabetes or epilepsy, they're likely to suffer emotionally, too, a small study finds.
Why Is Surgery Riskier for Black Children?
Black children are more than twice as likely as white kids to die from surgery complications in the United States, a new study suggests.
Smartphone Addiction May Change Teens' Brains
Teens fixated on their smartphones experience changes to their brain chemistry that mirror those prompted by addiction, a new study suggests.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Raise Cancer Risk in Kids
Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face an increased risk of cancer, a new study claims.
Cookies, Apples or Yogurt? Not Always a Simple Choice for Kids
Kids are driven mostly by food preferences—not healthy eating—in choosing their snacks. But some can be swayed by food brands and their own allowance, according to new research.
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