February 5, 2015 FDA panel recommends banning shock devices used on disabled students An FDA panel has recommended banning shock devices.
February 5, 2015 Pennsylvania parents vow to keep twins conjoined A Pennsylvania couple has decided not to split their newborn conjoined twins, local news outlets said, citing the high risk of surgery for the boys.
February 5, 2015 6-year-old cancer patient starts colorful bandage collection for sick children We often hear of sick children staging brave battles against cancer and other ailments. An ailing 6-year-old Olathe boy wants to help other kids smile, even as he undergoes cancer treatments.
February 5, 2015 Brain tumor risk higher for teens who stop growing later Teens who take longer to reach their full height may be at increased risk for certain types of brain tumors later in life, a new study suggests.
January 13, 2015 Study Links Swearing on TV to Teen Aggression Swearing on television during prime time will most likely get a show fined by the Federal Communication Commission, and new research suggests it might be for good reasons.
January 13, 2015 Kathleen Edward, Michigan girl with Huntington's Disease who was taunted on Facebook, dies The sick 9-year-old Michigan girl, who drew media attention after her grandmother’s neighbor posted gruesome pictures of her on Facebook, died Wednesday night, her father told MyFoxDetroit.com.
January 13, 2015 Urine in Public Pools Could Cause Cell Damage Public swimming pools are more dangerous than you might think, a new study suggests. When sweat and urine, among other organics, mix with the disinfectants in pool water, the result can be hazardous to health.
January 13, 2015 Before Birth, Fetuses' Brains Are Probably Running on Idle Even while our brains are at rest, they buzz with activity. A new study finds this activity develops by the time a fetus reaches full-term
January 13, 2015 Sack Tapping: Dangerous Game Hits Boys Where it Hurts The latest trend in school violence hits boys where it hurts between the legs. In what urologists say is a growing phenomenon, adolescent boys are playing a game called sack tapping, in which the sole purpose is to strike someone in the testicles.
January 13, 2015 Overly Protective Parents Have Neurotic Kids, Study Suggests Overly protective parents might be leaving a lasting impact on their child's personality, and not in a good way, a new study finds.