When neighbors look out for others’ kids, children have better emotional health, study finds read on >
Neighborhoods May Be Key to Teens’ Mental Well-Being
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FDA Explains Pros, Cons of Permanent Birth Control
A drawback to one form is that it isn’t effective until 3 months after placement read on >
Women at Greater Risk Than Men for Zika Infection: Study
In mice, the vagina had a delayed immune response to the virus read on >
High Blood Pressure Rates Have Doubled Worldwide Since 1975
Most of the burden lies in poorer nations and not the U.S. and other wealthy countries, study finds read on >
Guidelines May Have Helped Curb ADHD Diagnoses in Preschoolers
Still, too few with disorder receive behavior therapy, child psychologist says read on >
Heart Failure Hospitalizations on the Rise in U.S.
But the length of stay is getting shorter and survival rates are going up, study finds read on >
Brain Implant Lets ‘Locked-In’ ALS Patient Communicate
Signals sent to hand emerge as typed message on a tablet computer, researchers report read on >
Fewer American Parents Are Spanking Their Kids
More are relying on timeouts to discipline children, study shows read on >
DNA Isn’t Destiny: Healthy Living Can Overcome Genes Linked to Heart Disease
Study found exercise, healthy diet could lower odds for heart attack even in those at high genetic risk read on >
Most Elderly Smokers Don’t Use Anti-Smoking Meds After Heart Attack
Some may need convincing of value of giving up the habit, one geriatrician said read on >
