PAS: Even One Hour of TV a Day Ups Childhood Obesity Risk
Odds increase nearly 50 percent with 60 minutes or more of daily screen time
Cost of Multiple Sclerosis Rx Soaring, Even for Older Meds
No meds available for MS for less than $50,000 a year in U.S., researchers say
Office Visits Common Before Suicide Attempt
Many see a doctor before ending their life, suggesting prevention opportunity
Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Changes in Brain
Linked to reduced brain volume and higher odds of covert brain infarcts
Benefits of Moderate Drinking Differ According to Race
Guidelines might need modification to reflect racial differences, researcher says
PAS: Mobile Media Use Prevalent in Very Young Children
By age 2, many spend an hour or more a day on mobile devices, but parents have concerns
PAS: State Bans Lead to Fewer Teens Texting While Driving
Between 2011 and 2013, texting while driving was outlawed in 14 states
AAP: Updated Guidelines on Newborn Hospital Release
Number of factors need to be considered, according to American Academy of Pediatrics
Early Benefits for Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine in Canadian Teens
Reduced incidence of dysplasia and anogenital warts among girls vaccinated in grades 8 to 9
Over Half of Middle-Age, Older Americans Take Daily Aspirin
Having discussed aspirin with provider is the strongest predictor of regular use
