Misperceiving the behaviors of other teens may lead teens to try to imitate those behaviors, to conform to the stereotype that they see but not to the reality.
Health experts have been saying for decades that using a tanning salon or tanning bed can lead to skin cancer. But there are more immediate dangers to indoor tanning.
Having a stable and positive childhood can increase the likelihood of an optimal cardiovascular health in later life. A new study from Finland has published a study in the journal Circulation by the American Heart Association.
Giving flu vaccine to children in schools protects more than the kids who get the shots, according to a study. The number of people of all ages who went to an emergency room with flu or a flu-like infection was reduced substantially in a county where children …
Pediatricians and other healthcare providers may not be able to spot the signs of autism during short pediatric exams. An office exam may not provide enough information about symptoms that are associated with autism.
If you are thinking of trying a dietary supplement or herbal product that is promising that you will lose lots of weight fast, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has some advice for you.
Many people work with industrial solvents like paints, glues, and other chemicals. But a study has linked brain cancers in children with parents who worked with solvents.
Nineteen people who visited either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure in the last month have come down with measles. The visitors were from three different states and visited the theme parks between December 15 and 20, 2014.
