Kids from military families are more likely to say they’re bullied at school, that they’ve tried alcohol, carried a weapon or been in a fight, a new study shows. Researchers found that military brats (and they do prefer that term) […]
Police say they are “open minded” about a motive for the knife attack which left a pensioner dead and three children wounded. Police have arrested a 31-year old man on suspicion of murder after an elderly man was stabbed to […]
Getting small kids to behave can be a delicate science for parents. Some worry about being too harsh; others are left exasperated by children who seem out of control. Many try to avoid yelling or spanking, and even time-outs are […]
Black and Hispanic kids are disproportionately targeted by ads for sugary sodas, snacks and calorie-laden restaurant foods, researchers reported Tuesday. They say their report confirms what public health experts have suspected for years — that advertisers of junk foods find […]
Teenagers who try e-cigarettes are more likely to try cigarettes and other tobacco products, a new study finds. It’s not proof that “vaping” leads to smoking — but it’s strong evidence that it might, experts said. And it’s an argument […]
Over the past 30 years, toxic chemicals, like Teflon, plastics, and formaldehyde have increasingly invaded our homes. We used to think these substances were harmless, but a rising tide of evidence has turned the spotlight on chemical exposures as a […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— With summer coming to an end and the school year right around the corner, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is promoting its Child Safety Awareness Month. The theme of this awareness campaign is “Every […]
FARGO–Rhonda Lura, Leslie Brunette and Heather Pautz might be mild-mannered Midwestern moms now, but give them a week or so, and they’ll morph into superheroes complete with tutus and crowns. No phone booth needed. The three friends are helping head […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – With the first day of school quickly approaching, the hunt has begun for all sorts of school supplies which includes backpacks. Mahaska Health Partnership suggests tips on how to pick the best backpack to meet a child’s […]
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