Children are often exposed to weight stigma and diet culture at a young age. Children are often exposed to diet culture from a young age and its negative impacts can be long-lasting, according to ...

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – A new study from Washington University in St. Louis says inappropriate antibiotics cause serious medical conditions for children, resulting in at least $74 million in excess health ...

Two new studies show associations between screen time and behavioral and psychological risks for children, adding to a growing body of evidence that excessive use of smartphones and other devices can ...

You’re sitting at home. You’re watching TV. A commercial comes on. What do you do? Many of us reach for our phones — checking Instagram or X or Facebook or YouTube, anything to help us kill the next ...

MIAMI - Body image can be hard enough for young people and now many parents are concerned new editing apps and filters on social media may be making matters worse. A survey from The Harris Poll found ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Children who ...

Researchers at the Kessler Foundation studied the impact school closures had on children with autism compared to those without, referred to as neurotypical children. Parents of children with autism ...

Wyzly transforms screen time into learning opportunities for children, reducing parental conflicts and empowering families with its unique learn-to-earn model. Charleston, SC, November 22, 2025 — ...

Negative body image is common among kids and teens, and can lead to serious health consequences. Yet it’s a topic few K-12 schools cover. In fact, experts say routine school practices meant to combat ...

Single-sex schools are detrimental to equality, says report. Sept. 22, 2011— -- Boys and girls may be opposites, but new research shows that in the classroom, separating the two sexes may not be ...

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