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Students Need to Aim for an A in Sleep

Sleep is as important to academic success as hitting the books. Here are some of the ways students can get the ZZZs they need to get As. >

Marijuana and Developing Brains

When teenagers use cannabis, it can affect their developing brains, raising the risk of mental health issues such as bipolar disorder. >

Kids, Asthma and Cats

Families of children with asthma may think that they have to find a new home for the family feline. New research tells a different story. >

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Lead to High Blood Pressure in Kids

Hypertension is rising among the young and can lead to heart problems. Fruit juices contribute, too. To stay hydrated, drink water. >

What Developing Brains Really Need

Kids’ brain functions are more dependent on family economics and where they live than their IQ. Sleep and stress have a big role to play. >

The Right Kind of Parental Help for More Math Success

Parents motivate kids learning math by letting them try to work out problems themselves, even if they struggle. The process matters. >

When Teachers Enjoy Teaching

A teacher's emotions affect pupils' success. It's normal they feel angry at times, but kids achieve more when their teacher stays positive. >

Pregnancy and Antidepressants: Reassuring News

A new study allays concerns that taking antidepressants during pregnancy can lead to autism and ADHD in kids. Other factors are at work. >

Industrial Processing of Foods May Itself Be Linked to Health Issues

Even when their nutrition labels resemble those of whole foods, factory-processed foods carry a greater risk of health issues. >

What Parents Need to Know about Pediatric Flu Vaccines

Kids suffer when they get the flu. Parents suffer, too. Childhood flu vaccines do a good job of preventing infection, a recent study shows. >

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