Child movies send mixed messages about weight 
Child movies send mixed messages about weight
A new study finds that movies targeted at kids both encourage and condemn obesity.
How to pick the right car seat for your little ones  Featured
How to pick the right car seat for your little ones
Rules for car seat safety have been beefed up. Here’s what you need to know.
Tween TV shows skew ideas on gender roles 
Tween TV shows skew ideas on gender roles
Study says TV programs teach the idea that girls can do everything boys can do—as long as they’re pretty.
Helping teens battle depression  Featured
Helping teens battle depression
Open lines of communication with your teenager goes a long way in helping them beat the blues.
How energy drinks can harm your heart 
How energy drinks can harm your heart
Health experts warn that popular, highly caffeinated beverages can be a strain on your heart.
Teens not getting needed psychiatric care 
Teens not getting needed psychiatric care
Researchers say an alarming number of teens with anxiety disorders are the least likely to be treated for their condition.
Childhood obesity spurs new guidelines 
Childhood obesity spurs new guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends new procedures to help doctors manage childhood diabetes linked to weight.