Children

Children's reading: Are there any bookworms out there?

7 Feb 2012

It doesn't matter that youngsters don't devour Dickens - as long as they read something, says Jojo Moyes.

Children and Horror Stories

6 Feb 2012

Should children read or hear horror stories? This is a question that is asked by parents quite frequently. There are several things to consider when deciding whether your child should read or hear horror stories. This article examines the question about horror stories and children.

Experts disagree on screening children for a disorder tied to high cholesterol

6 Feb 2012

One in 500 kids has an inherited disorder that causes high levels of LDL (“bad�) cholesterol that may require medication to control. However, since the problem doesn’t create observable symptoms, as many as half of these kids don’t know they have the condition. To help identify these children, late last year an expert panel convened by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommended ...