Noisy neighbors and broken-down elevators are common downsides of apartment living. You also can add…
Month: April 2012
Being left out puts youths with special needs at risk for depression
The challenges that come with battling a chronic medical condition or developmental disability are enough…
Mom’s stress during pregnancy can affect baby’s iron status
Newborns whose mothers are under stress during the first trimester of pregnancy may be at…
Driven to distraction: Anticipating cell phone calls may increase risk of a crash
It’s well-known that using a cell phone while driving can lead to motor vehicle crashes….
Teen-led study highlights dangers of texting and driving
Some people have questioned whether a ban on texting while driving will actually lead to…
Unruly kids may have a mental disorder
When children behave badly, it’s easy to blame their parents. Sometimes, however, such behavior may…
Familiarity with television fast-food ads linked to obesity
There is a long-held concern that youths who eat a lot of fast food are…
TV alcohol advertising may play role in underage drinking
Minors who were familiar with television alcohol advertisements were more likely to have tried alcoholic…
Fight or flight: Violent teens may be following parents’ lead
While it may be cute when a 3-year-old imitates his parent’s bad behavior, when adolescents…
Fear of not having enough food may lead to obesity
While eating too much food can cause obesity, the fear of not having enough food…