2+ hour, 48+ min ago  (1060+ words) A growing trend on social media is encouraging young men to "maximize" their appearance. Known as looksmaxxing, the trend focuses on pursuing the "ideal" face and body. It follows similar social media trends, known as softmaxxing and hardmaxxing, which encourage…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1037+ words) For many families, finding ways to entertain kids has never been easier. But could constant activity actually be doing more harm than good? Caregivers often feel responsible for providing children with things to do, whether that's a steady stream of…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1148+ words) Binge-watching is a common practice that has become even more popular in recent years. This practice is defined as watching between two and six episodes of a series in one sitting. While binge-watching in and of itself is not necessarily…...

3+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (1521+ words) A vaccine advisory group to the CDC voted today, in an unprecedented move, to alter the childhood vaccine schedule for hepatitis B. The vote is contrary to evidence that the vaccine is both safe and highly effective, experts say, and would…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1744+ words) Advocating for your child's healthcare is one of the most significant jobs you'll have as a parent or caregiver. If your child has a complex medical history or a chronic condition, your advocacy is all the more important. Being an…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (835+ words) When a child is sick, having them take their medication can be just as important as ensuring they eat well and get enough rest. But for many families, getting kids to actually swallow their medication can be challenging. Children have…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1354+ words) Research suggests that children in the United States who do not have insurance are more likely to have unmet medical needs compared to children who have health insurance. According to the Children's Hospital Association, around 95% of all children in the…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1641+ words) The CDC's vaccine panel voted this month to update the childhood vaccination schedule and narrow its recommendations for COVID-19 shots. The changes, though modest, reflect the prominent vaccine skepticism within the Trump administration and could have far-reaching implications for public…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (938+ words) A medical alert dog is a service dog trained to alert you at the onset of a medical condition, such as a seizure, low blood sugar, or the presence of a food allergen. You'll have to complete an application to…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1015+ words) Wearing an eye patch isn't recommended as a long-term treatment option for eyestrain. An eye doctor may advise brief eye patch use for certain conditions or after procedures. You may choose or need to wear an over-eye patch at certain…...