When Old Medicine Goes Bad
With drug prices climbing, you may be tempted to keep unused pills and cough syrups past their expiration date. Don't do it, pharmacists warn. And get all medicine out of the bathroom cabinet now.
Children's Health
Which Genes Make You Taller? A Whole Bunch Of Them, It Turns Out
You'd think it would be a simple matter of looking at a few genes from Mom and Dad. But scientists say they've already found more than 700 variants that affect height and are still counting.
Contest For Biz Students Is All About Umbilical Cord Stumps
Students from 11 business programs around the U.S. came together to see who could make the best business plan to address infant mortality in Nigeria.
Lung Cancer Screening Program Finds A Lot That's Not Cancer
Scanning people at risk for lung cancer finds many nodules that aren't cancerous but prompt more procedures, a study at the VA finds. A small number of people did get their cancer diagnosed early on.
Young Girls Are Less Apt To Think That Women Are Really, Really Smart
Girls are less likely to identify their own gender as brilliant than boys are, even at age 5. One question is whether it's the girls who need to change their thinking about innate intelligence.
Arizona Children Could Lose Health Coverage Under Obamacare Repeal
Arizona has one of the highest rates of uninsured kids in the U.S. The federal health law put a dent in those numbers, but child advocates fear any gains will disappear if the law is repealed.
How To Get Dads To A Parenting Class? Ask Them To Read To Their Kid
In a world of mom-focused parenting classes, this class got low-income Latino dads engaged by focusing on a tangible skill: reading to their preschoolers. It ended up helping dads and kids alike.
Kangaroo Care Helps Preemies And Full Term Babies, Too
Holding a newborn on a parent's bare chest has long been used to help premature babies. Hospitals increasingly recommend it for full term babies, too. Doctors say it reduces pain and lowers stress.
FDA Issues New Seafood Advice For Moms-To-Be. Not Everyone Is Thrilled
Concerns about mercury contamination have led many pregnant women to under-consume seafood. So the FDA issued a new chart explaining what to eat and what to avoid. But critics say it muddles matters.
Should My Slightly Sick Child Stay Home? The Rules Often Conflict
Parents have to weigh a lot of factors in deciding whether their kid should get a sick day. But day care centers may make the decision for you — and their rules are not always evidence based.