NEWS / KIDS

A Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Behavior Problems?

Preschoolers who ate more ultra-processed foods were more likely to develop behavior issues like anxiety or aggression two years later. >

Sweet Relief for Babies

Newborns often face blood draws and other painful procedures without painkillers. Giving them some sugar beforehand helps reduce discomfort. >

Early Lessons in Cooperation

Working toward a shared goal helps kids achieve the back and forth needed to work with others, particularly those they don't know well. >

You're Right to Worry about Kids' Screen Time

Tweens who spend too much time online or playing video games run the risk of mental health and behavioral problems. You need a family plan. >

Don't Overlook the Power of a Family Meal

Regular family meals build bonds and reduce the odds of kids' taking up smoking, drinking or drugs. There are traumas they can't overcome. >

A 1970s Environmental Success Story Written in Our Hair

Cars and factories led to dangerous air pollution until EPA regulations brought it control. Hair samples show the scope of the recovery. >

Delusions: A Way of Addressing Overwhelming Emotional Experiences

Interviews with psychotic patients reveal that delusions serve as ways of coping with severe traumas such as bullying or physical violence. >

Acetaminophen Is OK, Baby!

New evidence that acetaminophen use to reduce fever and pain during pregnancy does not cause autism or ADHD in kids. It protects moms. >

Newborns Need Protection Before Birth

Whooping cough can be deadly for newborns. Luckily, mothers vaccinated against it during pregnancy pass on protection through the placenta. >

The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Here’s What They Prevent

Parents are likely wondering about the recent changes to children's vaccination schedules. Here is what is in -- and out -- of the lineup. >

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