Economist Emily Oster told Insider she was "very disappointed" by New York City's decision to close schools, especially because leaders
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New research shows just how important positive childhood experiences are for our long-term health — especially for those who experience
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Young adults with childhood history of both parental incarceration and juvenile justice involvement were nearly three times more likely to
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After medical marijuana became legal in Massachusetts, cannabis-related poison control calls involving the commonwealth’s children and teenagers doubled, according to
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Sixty percent of privately insured children undergoing tonsil removal received opioids -with average prescriptions lasting about six to 10 days
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Expectant parents’ emotional struggles predict emotional and behavioural problems in 2-year-olds, new research shows. The same study reveals, for the
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Two years after their child “comes out” as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), many parents still say that it is
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Autistic adolescents need the support of their parents or guardians to prioritize independence so that they are prepared for learning
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Growing up in poverty and experiencing traumatic events like a bad accident or sexual assault can impact brain development and
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Cholesterol levels in U.S. youth have improved from 1999 to 2016, but only half of children and adolescents are in
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