November 21, 2022

When a Parent Is Jailed, Children's Health Care Suffers

Children's health is jeopardized when they have a parent in prison, new research finds.

October 31, 2022

Child Danger: Almost Half of Parents Have Leftover Meds at Home

Getting into prescription or over-the-counter medicines at home is a major source of accidental poisoning for young children.

October 27, 2022

Family Meals Together Ease Stress, Survey Confirms

Experts have long suggested that family dinners serve up many health benefits.

October 10, 2022

Big Rise in E-Scooter Injuries Among U.S. Kids

With the growing popularity of electric scooters, the number of kids injured while riding them has jumped dramatically, a new study finds.

October 6, 2022

Babies Might Trigger Brain Changes in New Dads

When men become parents, a lot changes in their lives -- less sleep and more time devoted to taking care of their children come to mind -- but new research now suggests that distinct changes also unfold in a new father's brain.

September 28, 2022

AHA News: How to Keep 'Vaccine Fatigue' From Getting in the Way of a Flu Shot

After nearly three years of nearly nonstop talking about viruses and vaccinations, some people might be ready to tune out.