In the two years since the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) first assessed all 50 states and the District of Columbia on key health and safety policies for high school athletes, 31 states have adopted new policies -- 16 this year alone.
Philadelphia, August 13, 2019 - The maturation of skin microbial communities during childhood is important for the skin health of children and development of the immune system into adulthood, but only a few studies have analyzed the microbiota in young childre
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Sixty percent of privately insured children undergoing tonsil removal received opioids -with average prescriptions lasting about six to 10 days - a new study finds.
It kills a child under 5 every minute on average. Diarrheal disease, the second leading cause of death for children globally, could become even more difficult to control as poor urban areas with limited clean water access expand.
Female adolescents are experiencing relationship abuse at alarming rates, according to a new Michigan State University study that specifically researched reproductive coercion - a form of abuse in which a woman is pressured to become pregnant against her wishe
(New York, NY - August 8, 2019) -- Fluoride exposure may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents, according to a study published by Mount Sinai researchers in Environment International in August.
Results from a new study suggest that red meat consumption may increase the risk of breast cancer, whereas poultry consumption may be protective against breast cancer risk. The findings are published in the International Journal of Cancer.
AUSTIN, Texas -- Boosting academic success does not have to derive from new teachers or curriculum; it can also come from changing students' attitudes about their abilities through a short online intervention, according to the latest findings from the National…
There isn't one particular wine that would make a beginner love wine instantly. While some typically view having a taste for wine an acquired one, most of the wine enthusiasts and wine connoisseur developed their taste in wine.
Social anxiety disorder isn't commonly a concern of making or interacting with friends. It's absolutely characterized by a deep fear of social situations in which the child might be criticized or scrutinized by others.
Bacteria are living microorganisms that can only be seen under a microscope. These living one-celled things look like balls, rods, or spirals, which through these shapes, one can determine what kind of bacteria has affected a person.
Teenagers working summer jobs learn the importance of discipline, hard work and the value of a dollar. But some jobs can put a teen’s health at risk, particularly when working outdoors in high temperatures. From burns to falls and heat exhaustion, there are …
