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Why the old way of parenting no longer works
June 15, 2018, CNN
Authoritarian parenting worked in the past, but it's ineffective for today's young ones.
RSS FeedCalifornia reinstates controversial right-to-die law
June 16, 2018, Fox NewsReinstatement is likely to deepen the divisions between advocates and opponents of the controversial practice.
Kids can suffer permanent damage from border separations
June 15, 2018, NBC NewsTrauma can damage to both the brain and the body, doctors say.
New approach to Alzheimer's fight: Diabetes drugs
June 15, 2018, CNNTrials of diabetes drugs in Parkinson's patients have shown good protective effects.
What happens when you call the suicide prevention hotline
June 13, 2018, New York PostSuicide rates have risen among men and women, across all age and ethnic groups and in nearly every state.
Support For abortion rights wanes as pregnancy progresses
June 13, 2018, NPRWhile a majority of Americans support legalized abortion in early pregnancy, most oppose it in the later stages.
Could your medications be making you depressed?
June 13, 2018, BBC NewsMany commonly-prescribed drugs may increase the risk of depression.
The serious reason you need to sleep in the dark
June 12, 2018, MSNStudy reveals that having a light on while sleeping can raise your risk of metabolic diseases.
Making sense of suicide when there were no signs
June 8, 2018, CNNSaying suicide is preventable isn't always fair to suicide loss survivors.
Screen time linked to insomnia and depression in teens
June 6, 2018, YahooTeens who spend a large amount of time in front of a screen have higher risk of sleep issues, which in turns leads to a greater risk of depression.
Strategy for coping with heartbreak
June 5, 2018, Business InsiderResearch suggests that the use of certain cognitive strategies could help those suffering from heartbreak to recover.
How smartphones are causing kids to experience 'altered childhoods'
June 2, 2018, Fox NewsTechnology may be changing the way kids experience a traditional childhood.
Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease
May 31, 2018, Fox NewsMillions die prematurely each year due to tobacco use that causes cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and stroke.
Half of world's children at risk of war, poverty, discrimination, report finds
May 31, 2018, CNNReport estimates that 1.2 billion children are exposed to at least one of these risks.
How to stop stressing over money so it doesn't hurt your health
May 31, 2018, NBC NewsStudies show financial stress can take a big toll on your mind and body.
Pregnancy complications might 'turn on' schizophrenia genes
May 30, 2018, CNNResearchers found a strong association between serious pregnancy complications and the development of schizophrenia later in the child's life.
Online dating lowers self-esteem and increases depression
May 29, 2018, CNNDating apps are only growing in popularity, with no sign of slowing.
Build a better neighborhood to boost kids' health
May 9, 2018, US News & World ReportLow-income children tend to have less stress and be in better health living in higher-opportunity areas.
Poll says seniors are still sexy after all these years
May 9, 2018, CNNThe stereotype that older people are largely asexual is false, according to findings from the recent National Poll on Aging.