Mar 15th, 2010 · In "Promises," The Morning Benders' members stack up vocals that flow like a much-needed summer breeze. With its tone of youthful regret and lost innocence, the song draws more than just its dense sound from Brian Wilson. Both yearn to hold onto childhood amid the inevitable progression to (and through) adulthood.
Mar 15th, 2010 · Bad behavior in childhood is associated with chronic pain in adult life, according to the findings of a study following people from birth in 1958 to the present day. In the study, children with severe behavior disturbances had approximately double the risk of chronic widespread pain by the time they reached the age of 45 than children who did not have behavior problems.
Mar 15th, 2010 · Scientists have gained new insight into how the brain develops. It turns out, relatively short-term hearing deprivation during childhood can lead to persistent changes in the way the brain understands sound, long after hearing is restored to normal.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · First Lady Michelle Obama has begun nationally promoting her campaign to combat childhood obesity. And she says the media plays a major role in the problem. Margo Wootan, director of nutrition policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, and Dr. Darcy Thompson, assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, discuss the link between advertising and childhood obesity.
Feb 17th, 2010 · Lindsey Vonn lived up to expectations and won the Olympic downhill Wednesday, and childhood rival and American teammate Julia Mancuso took a surprise silver medal. Vonn's bruised right shin proved not to be a hindrance as she sped down Franz's Downhill in 1 minute, 44.19 seconds.
Feb 10th, 2010 · One can't help but ponder how much easier healthy eating might be for children living in a dual-income household with two ivy leaguers as parents, and, how much more convenient healthy eating becomes after moving into the White House where expert chefs cater to even the most picky culinary preferences.
Feb 8th, 2010 · Some commonsense habits at home can make a real difference in childhood obesity, researchers say.
Feb 4th, 2010 · The heir to the Johnson & Johnson health care products fortune, died of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition caused by lack of insulin and sky-high blood sugar. Johnson had been an insulin-dependent diabetic since childhood.