Family : Science World Report

Sep 01, 2016 04:54 AM EDT

Parents A Major Factor In Kids’ Violence, Study Finds

The mental health of the parents can affect the level of violence that children display.

Aug 11, 2016 09:38 PM EDT

US Teenagers More Depressed Now Than In Previous Years?

Depression gets more serious and inflicting through the years.

Jan 07, 2016 06:17 PM EST

Low-Income Families Are More Likely To Be Obese

New findings published in the journal Childhood Obesity reveal that despite higher obesity rates among African-American and Hispanic children, this relationship disappears once lower family income is factored into the equation. The study results showed how children coming from lower-income families ...

Dec 03, 2015 03:50 PM EST

Obesity Alters DNA Methylation Patterns In Sperm

An overweight or obese man's sperm can affect the function of important genes that could be passed on to his future children, according to a recent study.

Nov 26, 2015 03:03 PM EST

The History of Thanksgiving: How Fertilizer Saved a Feast

Most people know the story of Thanksgiving. It's when the pilgrims were shown by the Native Americans how to survive and how to farm in the New World. But how do these methods actually work?

Oct 13, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

The Bird Family Tree: New Research Reveals How Birds Evolved After Dinosaurs

New research has decoded the family tree for birds. Researchers have taken a closer look at both extinct species and ones still alive today to better understand the stunning variety of bird species.

Oct 04, 2015 05:14 PM EDT

Beauty Really Is In The Eye Of The Beholder: Here's Why

Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder?

Sep 20, 2015 09:52 PM EDT

Addiction: Teens More Likely To Smoke If Their Parents Do, Too

Monkey see, monkey do.

Sep 18, 2015 05:43 PM EDT

Suicide: Exercise Lowers Depression Risk In Bullied Teens

Exercise should be an essential part of your daily routine. Not only does it cut down on the risk of the risk for health issues, but it also improves mood. During workouts, the body releases chemicals known as endorphins that interact with the brain, improving mood.

Aug 03, 2015 01:32 PM EDT

Family: Parents Misjudge The Happiness Of Their Children

Do you really know how happy your children are?

Jun 27, 2015 05:31 PM EDT

One Stillbirth Increases Risk For Future Pregnancies

New findings published in the most recent issue of BMJ reveal that women who had one stillbirth could be up to four times more likely to experience the same problem with another pregnancy.

Jun 19, 2015 01:20 PM EDT

Study Examines Inner Workers Of Temporary Organ During Pregnancy

Scientists at the National Institute of Health (NIH) have created a "placenta-on-a-chip" device that mimics both the function and structure of the human placenta. Researchers say it is particularly important as the new device, which can be used to model the flow of waste and nutrients between a moth...