Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Researchers at the University of Rochester are studying a new treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It involves implanting a device in the brain that emits electrical signals. More…
Kids Fear Breast Cancer
According to a new survey of teens and tweens, nearly a third of young girls says they're already worried about breast cancer. But studies show that girls can reduce their risk of breast cancer with a few simple steps. More…
Convincing Kids to Eat Vegetables
Twenty-five percent of American kids don't get a single serving of fruit each day. And thirty percent don't get any vegetables on their plate, according to a new study from Baylor College of Medicine. The problem is many parents give up trying to get their kids to eat carrots and broccoli after one or two tries. More…
Bullying in Schools
Online bullying has gotten a lot of attention lately, but a new study by the U.S. Justice Department and the C-D-C shows that the old fashioned kind of bullying hasn’t gone away. According to the report, more than one in five of our children is physically bullied by other kids. More…
Kids Who Hide Their Illiteracy
One in 7 American ... 32 million ... can't read according to a new study released by the U.S. Department of Education. And some among those millions are hiding their illiteracy from their family, friends and their teachers. More…
A Little Incentive
Schools in some of the biggest cities in America- Washing D.C., Chicago, New York City- are trying to motivate kids in school with money, giving them cash for good grades. And in some schools it's working. Nearly forty percent boost in test scores. But, of course, it's not without controversy. More…
Infant Obesity
The ideal of a big fat roly-poly infant may no longer be the ideal. In fact, new studies suggest that more babies today than ever are packing on so many pounds, it's putting them at risk of future health problems. More…
Hiding Drugs from Parents
Inside a highlighter or tube of lipstick, stuffed into the back of a clock radio or hidden between a mattress and box springs- teens have a million clever ways to hide both their drugs and their drug use. More…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Sixty percent of American kids are exposed to some form of violence, according to a new study from the CDC and U.S. Justice Department. And after the violence ends, some kids are left with the same disorder that afflicts combat soldiers. More…
One-Sport Athletes
The days of a three letter varsity athlete may be fading away. Today more high school kids than ever are trying to excel at a single sport. They practice all year long in hopes of playing first string in high school or college or even the pros. But is that such a good idea? More…
