Americans ignore calorie count on menus 
Americans ignore calorie count on menus
New research finds that most people don’t pay attention to the calorie totals listed next to their favorite fast-food meals.
More kids smoking candy flavored tobacco 
More kids smoking candy flavored tobacco
A rising number of high school students are smoking flavored tobacco like cigars, hookah and e-cigarettes, which are not subject to FDA regulation.
Race, poverty not solely to blame for urban violence 
Race, poverty not solely to blame for urban violence
A new study claims a person’s social network can predict whether they will fall victim to gun violence.
Sympathy for the bully  Featured
Sympathy for the bully
Hear from two specialists on what makes a bully and the best ways parents, teachers and even bullies can address the issue.
New law to protect kids with allergies 
New law to protect kids with allergies
New legislation will require schools to supply life-saving allergy medication.
‘Divine presence’ helps teens break drug addictions 
‘Divine presence’ helps teens break drug addictions
Researchers say adolescents who find spiritual meaning in their substance abuse treatment are more likely to kick the habit.
To eat organic or not? 
To eat organic or not?
Labels on organic food products are loaded with details. Find out what you’re getting when you buy organic.