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Some parents use mobile phones and tablets to calm young children with behavioral problems, a new study finds.
Students who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often get into trouble for fidgeting in the classroom, but that fidgeting may help them learn, new research suggests.
Whatever happened to pantries? These convenient mini (or sometimes not so mini) storerooms were a standard feature in houses built a century or so ago, but how about now? Check out these 8 genius ways to create a pantry, no matter how small the space.
Trestique is making it easier to get custom beauty advice. The brand has added a new service in which professional makeup artists offer custom recommendations based on user-uploaded selfies.
Schoolchildren may have an easier time learning if exercise is part of their math and spelling lessons, a new study suggests.
Even though 40 percent of Copenhagen residents commute by bike every day, the capital of Denmark is pushing further to become a leader in sustainable transportation.
Rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have risen globally, and adults' unreasonable expectations of young children could be one reason why, researchers suggest.
Preschool children with uncorrected farsightedness are at risk for literacy problems, new research suggests.
The new Hello Barbie Dream House is a smart home that's totally voice activated, but it's presenting a lot of privacy concerns because it is also completely connected to Wi-Fi.
Constant criticism from parents reduces the likelihood that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will have fewer symptoms by the time they reach their teens, a new study suggests.
If you need a locksmith, you may want to call a friend for a recommendation instead of using Google to find a qualified service.
There are plenty of simple ways that you can stay pleasantly warm indoors while still being energy-smart and pennywise.
Instant messaging can be a source of emotional support for teens and help them collaborate on school projects, but new research shows that texting after the lights go out takes a toll on students' sleep quality and academic performance.
A child's grades in school might suffer if a parent is suffering from depression, according to a new study.
Older adults who give up driving may see their mental and physical well-being decline, a new research review finds.
9 ways to skip debt and ramp up on style for your house or apartment.
How to get started? Try these 8 painless energy-saving tips.
College students spend one-fifth of their time in class using digital devices -- such as smartphones -- for non-educational purposes, new research reveals.
All U.S. adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, should be screened for depression by their family doctor, the nation's leading preventive medicine panel recommends.
Cuddling with your dog or cat when you have a cold or flu is safe for both of you, an infectious-disease expert says.
The type of debt parents accrue might affect their child's behavior -- for better or worse, new research suggests.
New research helps explain why learning a second language is easier for some adults than others.
The average age that American women have their first baby continues to rise, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
Health warning labels on sugary beverages -- similar to those on cigarette packs -- might make parents less likely to buy such beverages for their kids, according to new research.
Following the groundbreaking Paris Climate Change Conference, renewable energy is seeing renewed efforts, and now, South Korea based LG Electronics has promised to triple its solar panel production over the next four years.
Infants are just as susceptible to accidental poisonings as older children are, especially when it comes to medication errors, new research reports.
There are a number of areas around the house that demand your attention when the weather forecast calls for more flurries ahead. Find out how to cope.
Tracking your water usage isn't always easy. Thankfully, the Hydrao Smart Shower monitors your usage and lets you know where you stand using a set of built-in LED lights.
Single parents -- moms in particular -- operate on fewer hours of sleep and have poorer sleep quality than adults in other types of families.
It's definitely great to have a dedicated room of your home just for washing clothes. But what happens if you simply don't have the square footage?
Here's how to insulate the roof so your family stays warm and cozy while your energy bills stay under control.
Changes in routine can shortchange children's sleep during the holidays, so a sleep medicine expert offers some advice for parents.
An elegantly carpeted living room provides a warm atmosphere for entertaining your near and dear. Unfortunately, it also seems to provide the perfect target for spills.
2016 is shaping up to be a very exciting year in the area of interior paint. Not only is the paint itself easier than ever to apply and take care of, all kinds of modern colors and painting techniques are coming along to add flair and zest to your home.
Couples having trouble getting pregnant may have a better chance if they have more than the usual three-to-four cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new British study suggests.
With a personal touch and some creativity, you'll have all your gift recipients feeling like the luckiest people in the world.
Some babies born at home seem to fare as well as similar babies born in a hospital, a new Canadian study finds.
A new study provides more evidence that a good breakfast helps kids do better in school.
Know somebody who's into do-it-yourself? If so, you're in luck -- it's easy to pick out just the right holiday present for the handy person in your life.
Children who develop certain signs of puberty at an early age are commonly referred to specialists for an evaluation. But most of the time it's nothing to worry about, says a new report from a leading group of U.S....
Going back to school could help older people stave off dementia, a new study suggests.
A baby's sleeping environment is not the whole story when it comes to the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a new analysis affirms.
A new study suggests that higher tobacco prices in the United States could save hundreds of infant lives every year by discouraging more women from smoking during and after pregnancy.
A new analysis suggests that parents who set rules and keep tabs on their teenagers may have kids who are more cautious about sex.
Small is beautiful -- or so they say. Nevertheless, an undersized living room does pose a few unique decorating challenges.
Infant deaths linked to crib bumpers have spiked in recent years in the United States, leading researchers to urge a ban on the padded bedding accessories.
The stimulant medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can keep some kids awake at night, a new research review confirms.
Daughters who were born to older mothers may be at increased risk for stress, anxiety and depression when they reach young adulthood, a new study suggests.
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Overuse of antibiotics in farm animals poses a real health risk to children, the American Academy of Pediatrics warns in a new report. More>>
Parents are the target of many misleading television ads for children's foods and drinks, new research indicates. More>>
Netflix is offering a new series of 5-minute Dinotrux shows in an attempt to outwit kids and their stall tactics at bedtime: they can get that one last show before going to sleep, not realizing that it's only 300 seconds in length. More>>
Workers in "green" offices may think better, a new study suggests. More>>
Nearly all U.S. kids under age 4 have used a mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone, and they are using them at earlier and earlier ages, a new study finds. More>>
Television ads for fast-food restaurants that target children have a strong influence on families, especially if they offer a free toy, researchers say. More>>
Low-fat diets are often promoted as a superior way to lose weight, but they're no more effective than other types of diets, a new review indicates. More>>
The Volkswagen emissions scandal will directly cause 60 premature deaths in the United States and hundreds of millions of dollars in health care expenses and other costs, U.S. researchers claim. More>>
The composition of a woman's breast milk may help determine whether her baby will become an overweight adult, a new study suggests. More>>
Cutting most of the sugar from a child's diet can immediately improve health, even if the diet still contains the same amount of calories and carbohydrates as before, a new study suggests. More>>
Parents of youngsters with food allergies may feel Halloween is more trick than treat, but the holiday's risks can be reduced with some simple precautions, an expert says. More>>
Low-income families living in "green" public housing may have fewer problems with asthma and other respiratory conditions, a new study finds. More>>
Paintball, airsoft and BB guns are often considered harmless, but a new study confirms that the guns can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening injuries in children. More>>
It's a little-known anxiety disorder that renders one in every 150 children speechless in certain situations. More>>
Want your baby to grow into a tot with a cavity-free smile? Don't smoke when he or she is around. More>>
Results of in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles using eggs from older donors are as good as those using eggs from younger women, a new study finds. More>>
Women who gain too much weight during and after pregnancy could increase the risk that their child will be overweight or obese in adolescence, a new study from the Netherlands suggests. More>>
Bloodstream infections in newborns are rare, but when they occur, normal staph infections are just as dangerous as antibiotic-resistant ones, a new study finds. More>>
Preteen girls with a strong family history of breast cancer worry more than their peers without that background about getting breast cancer themselves, new research shows. More>>
While some studies have hinted that a little alcohol might be harmless during pregnancy, a leading U.S. pediatricians' group has issued a new warning that no amount of drinking is safe while pregnant. More>>
Frequently changing schools can hurt the math grades, behavior and attention of low-income children, researchers say. More>>
For parents dealing with moody teens, a new study offers welcome news: Adolescents do grow out of those emotional swings. More>>
In a finding that underscores the dangers of not vaccinating all children for measles, researchers estimate that one in eight American children are vulnerable to this highly infectious disease. More>>
Compulsive texting can lead to poor school performance for teenage girls, a new study suggests. More>>
"Tweeners" who think marijuana is acceptable may be more likely to drive drunk or ride with a drunk driver when they reach high school, a new study suggests. More>>
Televisions topple over on thousands of toddlers each year, sometimes causing head injuries severe enough to result in death, Canadian researchers are reporting. More>>
Teens may have a new reason to take their parents' advice and go to bed early. Staying up late on weeknights may increase a teen's risk of becoming overweight over time, a new study says. More>>
Children whose grandmothers smoked during pregnancy are at increased risk for asthma, even if their own mothers did not smoke, a new study suggests. More>>
Lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18 might lead to a surprising consequence -- more high school dropouts. More>>
Experiencing high levels of mental stress at any point in life -- even if only in childhood -- may raise the risk for heart disease, stroke or diabetes in adulthood, a new study suggests. More>>
7 ways to avoid going into debt as offspring age -- and teach financial lessons at the same time. More>>
The plastics chemical BPA appears to be linked with low birth weight among baby girls, a new study reports. More>>
Trying to "guilt" kids into exercise may not work, a new study suggests. More>>
Apples are the favorite fruit of U.S. kids and young people, accounting for almost 20 percent of all fruit consumed, a new study finds. More>>
Although many teens don't often copy their parents' behavior, there's one habit they may pick up from mom or dad -- smoking. More>>
Dental cavities are more common among kids whose mothers suffer from chronic stress, according to a new study. More>>
Some parents' long-simmering concerns over the safety of childhood vaccines received unexpected -- and, in some quarters, unwelcome -- notice during the second Republican presidential candidates' debate. More>>
Microsoft has reiterated its commitment to fostering the next generation of computer science, with a $75 million investment in teaching programs set to roll out over the next three years. More>>
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Apple released an iOS 9 update on Wednesday that included a few upgrades to HomeKit, along with the other changes such as including the ability to work remotely using iCloud, no Apple TV needed. More>>
Peer pressure might not be the bad influence that parents fear it is. More>>
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When babies come down with whooping cough, the odds are good that a sibling is the source, new research reveals. More>>
Fewer children are winding up in emergency rooms for accidental poisonings involving commonly used medications, a new U.S. government study finds. More>>
Teens lose much-needed sleep after the time change in spring, raising concerns about their driving safety, a new study shows. More>>
New research offers a compelling reason for parents to ban smartphones, tablets and laptops in their children's bedrooms at night: The bright light of these devices may lower levels of melatonin, a hormone that prompts sleep. More>>
The dark look associated with Goths may not be all show: Teens in this subculture appear more prone to depression and self-harm than their peers, researchers report. More>>
Starting or returning to school can trigger anxiety in some children, but parents can help ease worried young minds, a mental health expert says. More>>
It sounds like a fun way to exercise while going easy on aging joints. But new research shows that bicycling may be more risky for older Americans than thought. More>>
Parents can spur math anxiety and poor math performance in children, a new study suggests. More>>
More fruits and vegetables ended up in the garbage after the U.S. government introduced a rule requiring fruits and vegetables to be included with school lunches, a new study finds. More>>
Infants at high risk for peanut allergies should be given foods containing peanuts before they reach the age of 1 year, a new consensus statement from 10 medical groups states. More>>
New research finds that parents of overweight kids are more likely to restrict their children's food intake -- a potentially bad idea -- if they themselves are carrying extra pounds. More>>
Children with a larger speaking vocabulary at age 2 are better prepared for kindergarten, a new study shows. More>>
Many parents aren't providing their babies with proper sun protection, a new small study finds. More>>
Parents can smooth a child's transition from kindergarten to the new demands of first grade, an expert says. More>>
The weakening bones of osteoporosis greatly raise a person's odds for dangerous fractures, and a new report finds that one-quarter of all American women aged 65 or older suffer from the condition. More>>
According to a new Pew Research Center study entitled "Teens, Technology, and Friendships," today's adolescents actually prefer to make friends online, and keep their relationship to the confines of the Internet. More>>
Five out of six middle and high schools in the United States start the day too early, which keeps students from getting the sleep they need, a new government report finds. More>>
If your child has asthma or allergies, make sure his or her teacher, principal and school nurse know about it as part of your back-to-school planning. More>>
Ayyoub Momen of Oak Ridge National Laboratory has come up with a new technology that dries clothes extremely quickly while using very little energy. More>>
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