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How do you nurture a children's confidence in a safe world even when they are exposed to disturbing news.
Young adults who watch a lot of TV and have low physical activity may have worse cognitive function when they reach middle age.
How to identify and manage a child with Oppositional Defiance Disorder.
Does this new approach to learning help student conquer educational challenges?
A Duke University study proposes a strategy to better use limited public health care dollars for protecting more people from human papillomavirus (HPV) and the cancers it can cause.
Low levels of vitamin D and depression in otherwise healthy young women may be linked, according to a recent study from Oregon State University.
The American Academy of Pediatricsrecommends against the use of school-based drug testing programs, often called random drug testing.
What are N.C. Public Schools doing to improve meals kids eat at school in the wake of new regulations and programs designed to improve childhood health.
Many apps and websites that inspire a deeper involvement with nature. Here are 10 you can try.
The North Carolina county in which children are born may make a difference in how long they live and in the quality of their health, according to NC Child.
On platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter, appearance can become a competitive sport as girls vie for emojis, likes and followers.
Open and ongoing communication with children on either side of peer pressure can lead to more effective and meaningful guidance in their relationships with others.
RelyMD offers online urgent care service, allowing N.C. residents can see a licensed, board-certified doctor online 24/7 via their computer or mobile device.
According to the personal finance social network WalletHub, Americans spend up to $210 billion annually on obesity-related medical treatments.
These tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics may make talking with your child about sex a little easier:
Food allergies are on the rise in developed countries and researchers are trying to discover why.
Are you noticing power struggles at home and at school? Gain insight into why your child may be having difficulty being flexible and agreeable.
Overuse injuries represent about half of all pediatric related sports injuries,but estimates reveal that over half of these injuries can be prevented.
It's natural for your child's confidence to ebb and flow during the tween and teen years. A parent's interactions, however, can make a difference.
Research shows that 11 percent of adolescents are diagnosed with a depressive disorder by age 18. However, there are ways to help a teenager who is suffering from depression.
The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission recently launched a statewide effort targeting underage drinking in North Carolina.
Researchers have shown that many teens are incorrect about what their peers are doing in the areas of sex, drugs and studying.
A study published in January found that the immune response to the common cold in a test group of mice was impaired at the lower body temperature compared to the core body temperature.
A new study by Keds and the Girls Leadership Institute reveals that 71 percent of teen girls say they feel some sort of pressure during their high school years.