More Kids Are Getting Placed In Foster Care Because Of Parents' Drug Use
With drug use surging in the past decade and a half, many parents are losing custody of their kids. But is foster care the best solution?
Children's Health
Sleep Training Truths: What Science Can (And Can't) Tell Us About Crying It Out
Some parents swear by it. They say it's the only way they and their babies get any sleep. Others parents say it's harmful. So what does the science say? Here we separate fiction from fact.
How One Community Brought Child Mortality Down From 154 to 7 Per 1,000 Live Births
A 7-year trial in Mali provided house calls and health care at no charge for pregnant women and young children. The results inspired the president to make a bold pronouncement.
A Mix Of These Foods Could Restore Healthy Microbes In Malnourished Kids
A paste made from chickpeas, soy, peanuts and bananas is the result of years of work studying the bacteria that live in the human gut.
Young Undocumented Californians Cheer Promise Of Health Benefits
In January, California expects to enroll 138,000 undocumented, low-income residents under age 26 in the state's version of Medicaid. But young adults say their parents need health care coverage, too.
The Affordable Care Act Is Back In Court: 5 Facts You Need To Know
The ACA is again being put to the test, after a lower court judge ruled the massive health law unconstitutional. The case might yet ricochet back to the Supreme Court ahead of the 2020 election.
The Promises And Pitfalls Of Gene Sequencing For Newborns
Traditional blood tests still do a better job flagging common inherited diseases. Gene sequencing can be useful for detecting some conditions, but the results can be difficult to interpret.
How Hydroponic School Gardens Can Cultivate Food Justice, Year-Round
In neighborhoods with limited access to healthy foods, school gardens can help close the gap — for students and the wider community. Some schools are now expanding the season by growing indoors.
Netflix Promises To Quit Smoking On (Most) Original Programming
The streaming content giant said it will stop showing smoking or e-cigarette use in future shows unless it is "essential." New research finds tobacco imagery on popular shows has skyrocketed.
Juul Doesn't Need To Advertise To Young People. Everyone Else Is Doing It For Them
A study shows the main drivers of Juul's social media presence are young people and third-party vendors, not the company itself. And vaping continues to look cool online among young people.