Kids who slept after learning new verbs understood their meaning better 24 hours later, study finds read on >
Naps May Sharpen a Preschooler’s Language Skills
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College Students Seem to Take Longer to Recover From Concussion
Average is 1-2 weeks, but study found some kids needed more than 3 weeks to get better read on >
Many Women Skip Mammograms After False-Positive Result
But imaging experts stress that doing so may raise risk for actual breast cancer read on >
8 Ways to Help Kids Dodge Germs
Boosting your child’s immune system lets them stay in cold- and flu-fighting shape read on >
Could Night Shifts, Heavy Lifting Impair a Woman’s Fertility?
It’s possible, but researcher stresses cause-and-effect link not proven read on >
Screening, HPV Vaccine Can Prevent Cervical Cancer: FDA
Agency recommends getting inoculated between 9 and 26 years old read on >
When Counting Calories, Consider the Cream and Sugar
Most calories in coffee and tea come from what’s added, researchers say read on >
For Kids, Regular Exercise Seems to Put Depression on the Run
Finding could be significant because it suggests physical activity can be used to boost mental health read on >
Pet Meds Sending Kids to the ER
It’s not uncommon for toddlers to ingest drugs intended for dogs and cats, study finds read on >
1 in 4 Teen E-Cigarette Users Has Tried ‘Dripping’
This method creates denser clouds of vapor, with unknown effects on health, researchers say read on >
