Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being - 2010-09-04
"Pediatrician offers tips to start the school year right." More

Mouse Study Clarifies Fish Oil Anti-Inflammatory Effect - 2010-09-03
"The ω-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are able to reduce obesity-related inflammation and insulin resistance by stimulating the anti-inflammatory effects of the G protein-coupled receptor 120, which is found only on pro-inflammatory macrophages in mature fat cells, according to a study in mice published in the Sept. 3 issue of Cell." More

Lower Risk of Surgery Than Thought for Kids With Crohn's - 2010-09-03
"More study needed on early treatments to alter course of the bowel disease, researchers say." More

Life's Key Moments Occur Within Relationships, Study Finds - 2010-09-03
"Personal highs, lows less important than events shared with others, researchers say." More

Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study - 2010-09-03
"Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers say." More

As Hurricane Earl Hits East Coast, Residents Urged to Brace Themselves - 2010-09-03
"Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV." More

Smoking Seems to Backfire on Teens Hoping for a Lift - 2010-09-02
"Instead, depressive symptoms likely to increase, study finds." More

Acetaminophen May Increase Pediatric Asthma Risk - 2010-09-02
"Use of acetaminophen in children may increase the risk of asthma, eczema, and rhinoconjunctivitis, according to research published online Aug. 13 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine." More

East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA - 2010-09-02
"Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV." More

Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports - 2010-09-02
"Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list." More

Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction - 2010-09-02
"Greater odds if you're younger than 65, have a history of drug abuse and depression, and use psychiatric meds" More

Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia - 2010-09-02
"Those with PTSD at greater risk than peers with combat injuries but no stress disorder, study found." More

Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines - 2010-09-01
"Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study finds." More

Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds - 2010-09-01
"Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say." More

Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race - 2010-09-01
"California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely." More