Are single moms more apt to hurt their children? Two Republican legislators believe they are and have introduced legislation to raise awareness of the threat.
Family MattersParenting
Family MattersParenting
Family MattersBreast-Feeding
Celebrities Breast-Feeding: Why It Matters
Breast-feeding advocates believe that the more famous moms who nurse, the more accepted the practice will become.
Peter Goodwin: The Dying Doctor’s Last Interview [VIDEO]
Dr. Peter Goodwin, a family physician and right-to-die activist, took his own life on March 11, 2012, at age 83.
Why Being Less of a Control Freak May Make You Happier
A survey finds that many women won’t even delegate their most hated chore: housecleaning. And yet doing so could guarantee some measure of happiness.
Does Your Sperm Need a Diet? Fatty Foods Linked to Poor Sperm Quality
Gentlemen, you may want to hold the bacon. A new study suggests that eating a high-fat diet may be associated with lower sperm quality.
Do E-Books Make It Harder to Remember What You Just Read?
Digital books are lighter and more convenient to tote around than paper books, but there may be advantages to old technology.
A Simpler Way to Slow the Obesity Crisis
Telling people to choose healthy foods isn’t working. A better solution may be to let people eat whatever they want—just not to increase their calories over time
Study: Narcissism and Religion an Unethical Mix
Narcissism and religion: an unethical combination
Sugary Drinks Linked to Heart Risk in Men
Sugar-sweetened sodas can lead to weight gain and diabetes, but a new study finds just how harmful the beverages can be on the heart, especially for men.
Family MattersInfancy
Mom as Recording Star: Can Playing Maternal Voice and Heartbeat Sounds Benefit Premies?
A new study suggests that premies may miss mom’s sounds by being born early
Heroin Cheaper, More Effective than Methadone For Hard Cases: Study
Treating heroin addiction with more heroin may be cheaper than methadone
Toxic Bling: Jewelry Contains Hazardous Levels of Lead and Other Chemicals
Jewelry sold at popular retailers could contain dangerous levels of cancer-causing toxic chemicals, according to an analysis by a non-profit environmental group.
Eating Red, Processed Meat Raises Your Risk of Early Death
Eating a hot dog or a couple of slices of bacon a day comes with a surprisingly high cost to your health.