Women And Children Are The Emerging Face Of Drug Addiction In Afghanistan
A growing number of women and children are becoming entangled in drugs as the country's number of addicts aggressively grows.
Children's Health
Report: More Than Half Of U.S. Children Now Own A Smartphone By Age 11
American teenagers spend 7 hours, 22 minutes per day on average with screen media, not counting schoolwork or homework. That's according to the newly released Common Sense Census.
Fast DNA Sequencing Can Offer Diagnostic Clues When Newborns Need Intensive Care
Rapid genome decoding and analysis have made it possible to quickly diagnose some baffling rare diseases that make babies sick. Even when there's no cure, the information can help families cope.
A Teen Refugee's Brain May Be Disrupted More By Poverty Than Past Trauma
A new study of Syrian teen refugees finds the poverty of their current lives may cloud parts of their thinking more than the experience of war.
Some States With Legal Weed Embrace Vaping Bans, Warn Of Black Market Risks
Many cases of vaping-related injury seem to involve THC, health officials say. That's led some states to take another look at the safety of the regulated cannabis market, as well as the black market.
Want To Get Rid Of Your Vaping Device? The DEA Will Take It
Amid growing concerns over e-cigarette health risks, the Drug Enforcement Administration says it will collect vaping devices and cartridges at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Ghost Viruses And The Taliban Stand In The Way Of Wiping Out Polio
The World Health Organization is celebrating the eradication of another strain of the polio virus. Yet major challenges remain in the global effort to get rid of the disease.
As Vaping Devices Have Evolved, So Have Potential Hazards, Researchers Say
The technology behind e-cigarettes has changed over the years, and researchers are now finding evidence that the way different sorts of vaping devices and e-liquids interact could harm consumers.
Teen Vapers Who Want To Quit Look For Help Via Text
Starting to vape is easy, but quitting a nicotine habit can be tough, teens are finding. Some vaping cessation programs have begun to reach out to teens where they live — on their phones.
More LOLs, Fewer Zzzs: Teens May Be Losing Sleep Over Social Media
Research yet again shows teens are glued to their phones to an unhealthy degree. In fact, they may be choosing social media over sleep. But maybe it's not all sad face, researchers say.