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Physical Jobs Tied to More Sick Leave, Earlier Retirement
Politics Clouds Folks' Views on COVID Rules, Global Survey Confirms
Poll Charts U.S. Parents' Biggest Worries During Pandemic
Post-COVID PTSD? Many Find Return to 'Normal' Unsettling
Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus
Pot Use While Pregnant Tied to Higher Odds for Autism in Kids
Practice Gun Safety for Your Kids' Sake, Especially During Pandemic
Raising a Child With ADHD Can Test a Parent
Rash Decisions: Many Triggers for Children's Skin Outbreaks
Reading With Your Toddler? Books May Beat Screens
Reading, Puzzles May Delay Alzheimer's by 5 Years: Study
Regret That One-Night Stand? It Probably Won't Stop Another, Study Shows
Retired and Want to Stay Sharp? Hop on the Internet More Often
Ridesharing Services May Be Lowering Drunk Driving Deaths
Road to Healthy Middle-Aged Brain May Begin in Childhood
Roll Over, Fido. You're Hogging the Bed
RSV Is Common, Dangerous Infection: What Parents Need to Know
Schools Can Reopen Safely If Precautions in Place, Australian Study Shows
Science Doesn't Always Boost Sales, Study Finds
Scientists Find Clue to Links Between Autism, Epilepsy
Scientists Track Spirituality in the Human Brain
Screen Time for Tiniest Tots Linked to Autism-Like Symptoms
Secondhand Smoke Is Sending Kids to the ER
Severe Illness in a Child Takes Big Toll on Parents, Siblings: Study
Severe Illness in Children Brings Hardship for Families
Sexism May Play Role in Who Performs Your Surgery
Short Course of Psychotherapy Can Help Ease Panic Disorder
Should You Send Your Kid to Summer Camp? Expert Offers Advice
Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping
Sit All Day for Work? Simple Step Can Cut Your Health Risk
Slings, Other 'Baby-Wearing' Products Leave Infants at Injury Risk: Study
Small Risk of Autism Seen in Babies Born Preterm and Post-Term
Social Media, Binge Eating Often Go Together for Kids
Some Folks Do Age Slower Than Others
Some Kids Snore, and It Could Affect Behavior
Spanking on the Decline in American Homes
Speeding on U.S. Roads Is Taking Thousands of Teenagers' Lives
Sperm Samples May Help Predict Autism Risk in Offspring
Spit Test: Saliva Alerts Babies to Close Relationships
Spotting an Eating Disorder in Your College-Age Child
Stalking, Harassment of Partners Common Among Teens
State Lotteries Don't Boost COVID Vaccination Numbers: Study
State Spending on Poverty Really Pays Off for Kids: Study
State Texting Bans Are Saving Teen Drivers' Lives
'Stay at Home' Orders Are Stressing U.S. Families, Survey Shows
Stay-at-Home Orders Could Mean More Obese Kids: Study
Stress Not Always a Trigger for Relapse in Eating Disorders: Study
Stressed and Distracted, Kids and Their Teachers Say Virtual Learning Isn't Working
Stressed Out in Lockdown, America's Young Adults Are Overeating
Stubbed Your Toe? Only Real Swear Words Help Dull the Pain
Studies Relying on Brain Scans Are Often Unreliable, Analysis Shows
Study Confirms Safety, Effectiveness of Children's Vaccines
Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids?
Suicide Rate Is Spiking Upwards in Preadolescent Children
Summer Drowning Deaths Can Happen Quickly: Know the Facts
Summer Playgrounds Come With Fun and Hazards
Sure-Fire Solutions for Managing Lockdown Temper Tantrums
Survey Finds Many Adults Don't Want Kids -- and They're Happy
Survey Finds U.S. Parents Split on COVID Vaccination for Kids Under 12
Teachers' Unions, Doctors Agree: Vaccines, Masks Crucial for Return-to-School
Teasing People About Weight Can Help Bring on Eating Disorders
Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom's Voice
Teen Social Media Posts About Cutting, Other Self-Harm Are Soaring
Teens on TikTok: Fun, But Addictive and Maybe Harmful
Teens Who Use Pot, E-Cigs and Cigarettes Are in Triple Danger
Teens With Autism and Driving: Often a Tough Discussion
Telehealth: Tips for Helping Kids With Autism Take Part
Text 'Nudges' May Help Boost Vaccination Rates
That Cough or Sneeze Behind You Might Not Be COVID: Study
The Family Cat Could Be Good Medicine for Kids With Autism
'The Lockdowns Worked,' Experts Say, But Did America Reopen Too Soon?
There May Be a 'Best Bedtime' for Your Heart
There's a Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables
Time Spent in Nature Boosts Kids' Well-Being
Tips for Parents of Kids With Diabetes
Toddler Tantrums? Pediatricians Offer Tips to Curb Bad Behavior
Too Much Screen Time Could Raise Your Odds for Stroke
Too Much Sitting Could Mean Worse Outcomes for Cancer Survivors
Too Much Social Media Time Could Raise Risk of Depression
Touching Your Face Is a Coronavirus Danger: Tips to Help You Stop
'Tough Guy' Mentality Keeps Athletes in Denial About Pain
T-Shirt Study Shows Importance of Mom's Smell to Bond With Baby
TV, Furniture on Your Holiday Gift List? Add in an 'Anti-Tip-Over' Kit
Two-Thirds of Parents of Kids Ages 5-11 Plan to Get Them Vaccinated Against COVID: Poll
U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic
U.S. Baby Formula Shortage Worsens
U.S. Doctors on the Frontlines of Hepatitis Outbreak Striking Kids
U.S. Gun Violence Rates Jumped 30% During Pandemic
U.S. Pediatricians, Psychiatrists Declare 'Emergency' in Child Mental Health
U.S. Schools Can Reopen, With Safeguards in Place: CDC
U.S. Teens Were Already in Mental Health Crisis Before Pandemic Hit
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Ultra-Bad for Your Heart
Very Smart Dogs Learn Words Quickly, Study Shows
Video Games May Sabotage Fitness Among College Students
Visiting a 'Dental Fear' Clinic Can Help Improve a Child's Smile
Want Better Rapport With Your Cat? Bat Your Eyes
Want Less Violent Prisons? Plant More Trees
Want to Avoid Sleep Apnea? Get Off the Sofa
Wealthier Parents More Likely to Get COVID Vaccines for Young Kids: Poll
What Drives Preschoolers' Curiosity to Learn?
What Helps Your Heart More, Losing Fat or Gaining Muscle?
What Makes for a Satisfying Work Zoom Meeting?
What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Concussions
Whatever the Language, Babies LOVE Baby Talk
What's for Lunch? Often, It's What Your Co-Workers Are Having
When a Handgun Is in the Home, Suicide Risk Quickly Rises
When Facebook, Twitter Flag Posts as 'Unverified,' Readers Listen
When Parents, Grandparents Don't Agree on Childrearing Choices
When Soda Tax Repealed, Soda Sales Rebound: Study
When Tackling a Problem, Pigs and Pooches Have Different Strategy
When Teens Feel Loved, Conflicts With Parents Are Easier to Manage: Study
When Will Kids Get the COVID Vaccines?
White House Announces COVID Vaccination Plan for Young Kids
Who Gets a Flu Shot? Having a Doctor Is Key
Why Are Some People More Sensitive Than Others? Genes May Tell
Why Exercise? Researchers Say It Prevents 3.9 Million Deaths a Year
Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy
Why Teens Find It Tough to Social Distance
Will Pandemic Produce a Summer Baby Boom?
Will Your Kid Play School Sports This Fall? Here's Some Guidance on Doing It Safely
With Pandemic-Related Stress, Abuse Against Kids Can Surge
Working From Home? Posture, Ergonomics Can Make It Safe
Worried About Your Teen's Social Media Use? Experts Offer Help
Worries May Raise Men's Heart Risks, Even When Young
Would More Free Time Really Make You Happier?
Would Your Teen Admit a Mental Health Issue? Poll Finds Roadblocks to Getting Help
Wristband 'Zapper' Might Help Calm Tourette Syndrome
Yes, Bad Sleep Does Make People Grumpy
'You Didn't Tag Me!' Instagram Snubs Hurt, Study Confirms
You Let Your Cat Out — Where Does It Roam?
Young Republicans Much Less Likely to Wear Masks, Social Distance: Study
Your Dog's Breed Has Little Influence on Behavior, Study Finds
Your Plant-Based Diet Could Really Help the Planet
Your Teen's Smartphone Could Be Key to Unhealthy Weight
You're Not Imagining It: Dogs Do Get Jealous
You've Had Your Vaccine, What Can You Safely Do Now?
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