Heroin

In Illinois, Oregon, New York, Alabama and several other states, police are reporting an increase in the number of deaths of young people from an overdose of heroin. In fact, today government surveys show that over 25 percent of high school seniors say heroin is "fairly easy to buy."

Should 12-Year-Olds Take the SAT?

Would you like to know what profession best suits your 12 or 13 year old child? According to the Journal Psychology Science, one way is to have your kids take the SAT test. If they do well in the math portion, the study suggests they think about becoming an engineer or scientist. In fact, if they score 700 or better, it is likely that one day they'll get a Ph.D. But, for most kids, is taking the SAT in middle school too much too soon?

When Should Kids Get Braces

Lots of parents with kids who need braces to straighten out crooked teeth face a perplexing question: when should they get those braces? Well, a new study from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry has been studying that question and the answer is ... it depends.

TV Inhibits Reading

According to the latest Neilsen survey, the average 11-year-old watches more than 28 hours of television a week; the average five-year-old- 32 hours a week. And new research suggests that all those hours have an impact on their vocabulary.

Helicopter Parents Go to College

Many high schools, some colleges, and even some employers all have the same complaint today: helicopter parents- parents who "hover" around their child and get involved in almost every detail of their child's life. The motivation is love, but the result may be a child who never learns independence.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Researchers at the University of Rochester are studying a new treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It involves implanting a device in the brain that emits electrical signals.

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