Major study debunks myth that moderate drinking can be healthy
LONDON (Reuters) – Blood pressure and stroke risk rise steadily the more alcohol people drink, and previous claims that one or two drinks a day might protect against stroke are…
One in four U.S. parents unprepared for holiday hangover
(Reuters Health) – – While most parents heading out for alcohol-infused holiday parties will have arranged for child care while they’re out and for transportation back home in case they…
TECH parenting style could help kids manage their media use
(Reuters Health) – The TECH parenting style, an acronym for Talk, Educate, Co-view and House Rules, could help families manage screen time at home, researchers say. As parents figure out…
Parents often lack amusement-park safety plans
(Reuters Health) – One in five parents don’t talk to their kids about safety issues at amusement parks, especially what to do if they get lost, according to a poll…
Bunk bed injuries in college dorms could be avoided
(Reuters Health) – College students who live in dorms with bunk beds could avoid potential injuries by having the proper equipment for their beds and avoiding alcohol-related risks, suggests a…
Eat less saturated, trans fats to curb heart disease: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) – Adults and children should consume a maximum of 10 percent of their daily calories in the form of saturated fat such as meat and butter and one…
U.S. teens often ride with impaired drivers
(Reuters Health) – In a U.S. study, about one-third of young people just out of high school admitted to riding with a driver who was under the influence of alcohol…