For kids who face trauma, good neighbors or teachers can save their longterm health
New research shows just how important positive childhood experiences are for our long-term health — especially for those who experience
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To stop mosquito-transmitted illnesses, pay attention to how humans behave
Targeting the mosquito population within a defined area is the primary way scientists and public health officials mitigate the spread
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Top global public health scientists launch new challenge to anti-vaxxers
Search engines and social media organizations must do more to prevent the spread of inaccurate information on childhood vaccination, and
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Many parents struggle for years to adjust after learning a child’s sexual orientation: Study calls for solutions that would help support parents and keep gay, bisexual and lesbian youth healthy and safe
Two years after their child “comes out” as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), many parents still say that it is
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Child welfare: Uninformed, overwhelmed clients; unrealistic agency expectations: Child welfare study examines challenges among therapists in contracted private agencies
More than 1.2 million children in the United States receive services because they are mistreated and about 400,000 of them
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Firearm homicide rate higher in US counties with greater income inequality
Counties in the United States with greater gaps between rich and poor have a higher rate of homicide deaths involving
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Experts raise safety concerns about cardboard baby boxes: No evidence that they help cut cot deaths or meet safety regulations
Cardboard baby boxes are being promoted for infant sleep as a safe alternative to more traditional cots, bassinets, or Moses
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Text messages quickly track health care use during Ebola outbreak: NYU study confirms accuracy of digital polling, which could also deploy in other health emergencies
Text messages aren’t just a way to chat with family and friends — they are a viable method for rapidly
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Landslides triggered by human activity on the rise
More than 50,000 people were killed by landslides around the world between 2004 and 2016, according to a new study
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Exposure to tobacco smoke significantly impacts teen health: Secondhand smoke linked to poor health, higher absenteeism, increased likelihood to seek medical attention
As little as one hour of exposure to tobacco smoke per week can significantly impact the health of teens, according
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