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Half of U.S. Kids Assaulted Each Year: Study
Report calls for better ways to identify and treat young victims of violence

Teens With ADHD, Depression Risk Internet Addiction
In a wired world, obsessive use is likely to increase, experts say

Daily Candy in Childhood Linked to Violence in Adulthood
But experts note cause-and-effect not proven in study

Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Preterm Labor
Lifestyle choices can help you have a healthy pregnancy

Social Status as a Teen Predicts Health as an Adult
Research finds those at the top of the pecking order fared the best

Children’s Growth Charts Don’t Measure Up With Parents
Many don't understand how to read or interpret them, survey shows

Improved Screening for Jaundice Can Protect Newborns
Universal testing would help prevent severe cases that can lead to brain damage, study finds

Teachers May Be Swayed by Child’s Reputation
Opinions about parents affect how kids are perceived at school, researchers find

Spanking May Lower Kids’ IQs
Experts believe corporal punishment can affect psychological well-being

Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe
Supportive rules reduce crashes, drunk driving and cell phone use on the road: studies