NEWS / KIDS

Weighing the Heart Risks of mRNA Vaccines

Two kinds of heart inflammation have cropped up among a small percentage of COVID vaccine recipients. Here's what parents should know. >

A Simpler, More Accurate, COVID Test

A saliva COVID test called DRUL is safer, more sensitive, and less expensive than comparable COVID screening tools. Just spit into a cup. >

Keeping An Eye on Kids' Success in School

A program that tests kids' vision to make sure they can see the blackboard and their assignments can yield big improvements in performance. >

Even Little Hits Can Cause Big Problems

Repeated hits, not just concussions, can cause damage to the brains of young football players who have had previous injuries. What to do. >

Online Fitness, Meet PE Class

Kids use smartphones anyway, so why not enlist them to get kids to be more active? Exergames are fun and adjust to personal fitness levels. >

Kids' Ultra-Processed Food Problem

Foods formulated in factories now account for most of the calories kids eat. Yes, they're tasty and convenient, but what about nutrition? >

Not All Milk Makes the Grade

The importance of breast milk, formula and cow's milk is undeniable. But many caregivers are still giving kids unrecommended milks. >

It's Probably Not Your Metabolism...

Think your weight gain is caused by a slower metabolism? Think again -- unless you're in your 90s. Consider eating less, exercising more. >

Tips to Prevent Burnout in College Students

Mental health stressors are at an all-time high for college students. These five tools can help prevent burnout, anxiety and depression. >

Bored Gamers in Search of “Flow”

If you play games on your phone whenever you have time on your hands, think again. It can lead to anxiety and depression, not engagement. >

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