Study authors hope new national data will spur further research and targeted prevention efforts read on >
In America’s Poorest Communities, a Greater Risk of Child Abuse Deaths
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Timing of Lunch, Recess May Determine What Kids Eat
Study found children who ate first consumed more vegetables, while those who played first wasted less food
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Could Breast Milk Tests Replace Mammograms?
Scientists hope to improve breast cancer screening of younger women read on >
Home Birth Safe for Some, But Not All, Women
Certain factors make home delivery too chancy, pregnancy experts say read on >
At What Age Can Kids Safely Cross the Street?
In simulated experiments, the task was too tough for children younger than 14 read on >
You Can Probably Credit Your Genes for These Facial Features
Twins study found DNA most at play for nose’s tip, area around lips, cheekbones read on >
Health Tip: Pregnant Women Need Omega-3 Fats
Fish low in mercury are safest
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Study Cites Factors Linked to Suicide in the Young
Researchers say interventions should come earlier in life for disadvantaged children read on >
Money Spent on Teen Health a Good Global Investment
Improving the lives of children around the world would reap huge returns, study says read on >
Stronger Muscles May Pump Up Kids’ Memory Skills
Study found link between fitness and test scores for recall ability read on >
