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Family MattersChildhood
School Security: Why It’s So Hard to Keep Kids Safe
In the wake of the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history, parents, administrators and legislators debate whether lockdowns are enough to protect students
When It Comes to Longevity, It’s Not Years But Microlives that May Count
We know that overindulging in our favorite foods isn’t good for our health, but researchers propose a new way of quantifying just how harmful those treats can be.
Experts Argue to Keep Thimerosal in Some Vaccines
The mercury component was removed from most childhood vaccines but doctors say an international ban would put more youngsters at risk of infectious diseases.
Family MattersChildhood
Trying to Make Sense of Tragedy: Why the Sandy Hook Shooting Is So Painful for All of Us
The survivors of the Sandy Hook tragedy: how children and families are coping
‘I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother’: When Parents Are Afraid of Their Children
A blog post describing one mom’s experience with her allegedly troubled son highlights mental-health issues in the aftermath of the Newtown massacre
A New Leash on Infections: Dog That Sniffs Out a Deadly Superbug
Beagles are known as good hunters. So why not send them in search of deadly bacteria?
Family MattersParenting
Am I Safe? Talking to Your Kids About the Sandy Hook School Shooting
Explaining the tragedy means answering children’s questions honestly without overwhelming them with too much detail
Oxytocin May Forge Bonds Between Dads and Children
The latest research suggests the ‘love hormone’ could also help in treating conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and addiction that are triggered by disrupted relationships.
So You Want to Go to Space: You’ll Need Medical Clearance First
Space tourism isn’t on the list of family vacation destinations yet, but that doesn’t mean doctors shouldn’t be thinking about pre-flight medical checkups.
Faster, Stronger, Longer: Olympians Live Longer than the Rest of Us
All that training, regardless of the sport, my pay off in extra years, according to two recent studies.
The Best Gear For Winter-Friendly Workouts
Check out this guide of sweat-friendly must-haves to keep you motivated for staying in shape this season on our companion blog, Style.
The Naptime Chef’s Spicy Twist on Traditional Christmas Cookies
Mommy-blogger and “Naptime Chef” Kelsey Banfield dishes this year’s favorite holiday cookie.