Compared to a national sample of heterosexual parents, gay fathers report similar parenting behavior and…
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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…
One in six children hospitalized for lung inflammation positive for marijuana exposure
A new study found that one in six infants and toddlers admitted to a Colorado…
Stress and depression is linked to HPV-related health problems
New research suggests that stress and depression play a significant role in whether a woman…
Combination of face-to-face and online bullying may pack a powerful punch
Bullying and taunts that may have once stayed in the schoolyard increasingly spill over into…
Mental health diagnoses rise significantly for military children
Mirroring national estimates, a new study found the percentage of children enrolled in the US…
Asthma-related Twitter posts can predict rise in hospital visits
New research suggests that to predict — and possibly prevent — severe asthma attacks in…
Breastfeeding app shows promise in supporting first-time mothers
A pilot study found that use of a mobile phone app that provided supportive texts…
Parents’ presence at bedside found to decrease neonatal abstinence syndrome severity
New research suggests a key to easing the opioid withdrawal symptoms of neonatal abstinence syndrome…
In older adults, frailty and depression symptoms are linked and can affect spouses
Researchers examined the effects of frailty and depression on married couples. People married to a…