New research suggests that the use of airplanes to spray anti-mosquito pesticides may increase the…
Month: April 2016
Alcohol brand placement on TV linked with teens’ brand preferences and drinking behaviors
While tobacco companies have not been allowed to buy product placement in television shows since…
Complete rest until symptom-free after concussion may not be best for recovery
Rest has long been the cornerstone of concussion treatment. For sports-related head injuries, for example,…
Exempt from passenger restraint laws, taxis pose risky rides for small children
The vast majority of small children riding in taxis are not restrained in car safety…
Percentage of US children who have chronic health conditions on the rise
The percentage of children with chronic health conditions is on the rise, and new research…
Stronger state policies reduce alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths among teens
Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among youth in the United States,…
Factors that help children thrive in the face of adversity
Research shows that people who experience four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as…
Fireworks-related burns requiring hospital stays skyrocket among kids
As states relaxed laws related to fireworks sales during the past decade, emergency doctors saw…
Children of gay fathers are well adjusted
Compared to a national sample of heterosexual parents, gay fathers report similar parenting behavior and…
Legalization of marijuana in Washington had no effect on teens’ access to drug
Despite concerns that legalizing marijuana use for adults would make it easier for adolescents to…