Straight-back, chest-out position promotes self-assurance, research finds
Parents should not assume that all youth will rebel, expert says
Participating districts report safer campuses and communities
Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say
Expert suggests having people write down symptoms as they occur
Smokers may mistakenly believe they're 'healthier,' researchers say
It helps to figure out why
Suggestions to help understand and express your feelings
Sleep expert offers tips for those thrown off schedule by Daylight Saving Time
Researcher suggests behavior is more calculated than it might seem
Health insurance, employee assistance could help mothers get treatment, researchers say
Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior
Animals conform to behavior dictated by society in which they live, researchers say
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say
Study delves into why harmonic sounds are therapeutic for people with neurological disorders
More study needed to see if medical treatment cuts rates of illegal activities, researchers say
The younger the child, the more likely the pain, says research led by an 11-year-old
Misconceptions, marketing are boosting rates to double the national average, researchers say
Animal research sheds light on the evolution of altruism
Parents today favor choices that have recently risen in popularity, study finds
Kids are purchasing cheap junk food on way to and from school, survey finds
Researcher says people more open to change during stressful periods
Opinions about parents affect how kids are perceived at school, researchers find
Experts believe corporal punishment can affect psychological well-being
With infections typically causing only mild illness, experts point to exaggerated fears as the real threat
Though operators largely follow the rules, the laws are too lax, study shows
Back-to-school season can be a tough adjustment for the family dog
Communication drops by 20% when 'the tube' is on, researchers find
Kids spanked at age 1 also had worse performance on cognitive tests at age 3
Safety, security are concerns for two-thirds with children in secondary school, survey finds
Teetotalers may experience social exclusion, have health problems, study suggests
Positive interaction beats punishment when trying to reach a goal, researchers say
Mice fed high-fat diets got fatter if fed during their normal 'sleep time'
These trained canines alert owners to warning signs of PTSD, experts say
Bar discounts, special promotions lead to greater alcohol consumption, study shows
Industry often advertises during shows watched by typical U.S. teens, analysis finds
Cognitive behavioral therapy reduced pain and awakenings in study
Despite some parents' worries, study finds small stature not a problem
Subtle imitation can have favorable outcomes, monkey study shows
Children need to learn self-control to avoid becoming overweight, researchers say
Older adults learn to limit negative influences, studies show
Women place greater emphasis on good looks, study finds
Not showing pain, weakness can stop them from getting health care, study suggests
Fathers don't seem swayed by the maternal influence, survey finds
Rapid memory loss may be delayed by stimulating activities, study finds
Less activity, 'comfort eating' might spur obesity, German study finds
Experiment shows that these birds can use tools to solve problems
Finding illustrates need to report suspected problems, expert says
Identification of the disorder will help professionals treat the bereaved, experts say
Watching TV raises risk more than other low-level activities, such as painting, study finds