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Oct 04, 2017 … NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — So much for being a “mama’s boy” or “daddy’s little girl.” A new study finds that, if forced to spend money on their children, mothers are more inclined to buy gifts for their daughters, while fathers are more likely to get something for their sons. Researchers at Rutgers Business School recruited parents…

Mar 15, 2021 … DURHAM, United Kingdom — Do “model-thin” children’s dolls lead to dangerously skinny young girls? A new study finds stick-thin dolls, like Barbies and Monster High dolls, can make girls as young as five want to become unhealthily thin. Researchers in the United Kingdom say playing with the plastic fashion icon and similar toys just once…

Oct 03, 2017 … WARWICK, England — Most moods among friends are actually contagious, but don’t fret — a pal’s frequent sullen spirit won’t lead you to suffer from clinical depression, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Warwick in England analyzed data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health, an ongoing study among…

Sep 08, 2021 … ADELAIDE, Australia — The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted babies’ sleep by 40 minutes a day, according to a new study. Researchers from Flinders University say having to work from home has had some real benefits, with parents feeling less drowsy during the day and children getting more shut-eye at night. Unfortunately, it’s not all sunshine…

Oct 14, 2020 … TEMPE, Ariz. — The first year or two of child’s life can be a great source of fatigue and anxiety for many bleary-eyed, sleep-deprived moms. Research reveals, however, that the middle school years are actually most likely to be the period of parenthood when a mother battles emotional and mental difficulties. The study out of…

May 06, 2021 … WASHINGTON — It’s never been easier for kids to spend all day staring at various screens. Besides all the endless options at their fingertips, going outside and seeing other people has been discouraged for over a year now. Regardless of the pandemic, many parents say they worry about how technology is influencing their children’s mental health.…

Mar 19, 2021 … NEW YORK — While out-of-work adults and seniors may be bearing the brunt of mental health issues during the pandemic, parents aren’t forgetting about quarantine’s toll on their children. A new study finds the majority of American parents are worrying about their child’s mental health more than ever. A OnePoll survey asked 2,000 American parents how…

Sep 09, 2019 … ATHENS, Ga. — In contrast to every movie or television show you’ve ever seen about teenagers in high school, a new study has found that teens who don’t date are happier, less depressed, and more adept at dealing with a variety of social situations. It’s generally believed that dating is a perfectly healthy part of being…

May 31, 2017 … ATLANTA — Dads behave differently around their kids depending on the gender of their offspring, a new study finds. Researchers at Emory University in Georgia recruited 52 local fathers to examine their interactions with their young toddlers. Each father was instructed to equip a listening device onto their belt for a non-continuous, 48-hour period — on…

Jul 12, 2021 … COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mental health has been a constant concern throughout the coronavirus pandemic. While a lot of that concern is centered around the well-being of seniors, especially those living alone, a new study finds many children and teens are also struggling with the changes COVID is causing in their daily lives. Researchers at The Ohio…

Nov 01, 2017 … BOCA RATON, Fla. — Adolescent victims of cyberbullying have increasingly become their own perpetrators, a new study finds, and experts warn this form of “digital self-harm” is growing at alarming rates. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University surveyed a nationally representative sample of 5,593 middle and high school students, finding that “self-cyberbullying” — when youth publish malicious…

Jul 08, 2017 … MONTREAL — Adolescents who switch from occasional use of marijuana to weekly or daily cannabis consumption increase their risk of psychotic experiences by a staggering 159 percent, a new study finds. Researchers from The Université de Montréal based their results on a project that surveyed more than 4,000 13-year-olds in the Montreal area about their…

Nov 01, 2017 … HOUSTON — Undocumented Mexican immigrants living near the California-Mexico border experience increased rates of clinical depression and anxiety, a new study finds. Researchers at Rice University examined the incidence of mental illnesses and substance abuse among 250 individuals within this stressed population, finding that 23 percent met the DSM’s criteria for having a mental disorder.…

Oct 22, 2018 … PHILADELPHIA — Madonna sang fondly of the material world. But in a place of abundance, how do we teach our kids to distinguish between a necessity and a want? A new study finds it may be as simple as making gratitude a daily priority for our children. Materialism may be more common than ever, and…

Mar 21, 2018 … CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of infant death between the ages of one month and one year. A new international study offers hope for those parents who wonder whether there is something they can do to circumvent this rare, but catastrophic, event. It turns out breastfeeding can play…

Nov 14, 2017 … CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Replacing unhealthy drinks with water in school lunches could help prevent over half a million American adolescents from becoming overweight or obese, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Illinois used the results of a program conducted in New York City elementary and middle schools from 2009 to 2013, in…

Sep 18, 2017 … CHICAGO — As the latest sign of society’s increasing acceptance of transgender individuals, more than half of parents in the U.S. would support their child’s gender transition, a new survey finds. The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) commissioned the recent survey of nearly 2,200 American adults, trying to gauge perceptions on the sensitive topic of one’s…

Apr 01, 2021 … AURORA, Colo. — Regardless of where an individual stands on gun control and America’s second amendment, most can agree no child should have access to firearms. Unfortunately, a new study finds one in five adolescents in Colorado can easily gain possession of a handgun. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus add the findings…

Jan 08, 2018 … BATH, England — They might say that nobody’s perfect, but don’t tell millennials that. A new study finds that perfectionism is far more prevalent among young adults than previous generations, and the trend is adversely affecting their mental health. Researchers in the United Kingdom examined data on nearly 42,000 college students from English-speaking countries who had…

Jan 02, 2018 … NORWICH, England — Feeling blue to start the new year, but you’d rather not turn to antidepressants for help? Join a local choir. A new study finds that being part of a singing group can improve mental health and make you happier. Researchers at the University of East Anglia followed the Sing Your Heart Out…

Aug 11, 2017 … SAN DIEGO — The new Netflix hit series “13 Reasons Why” is linked to a surge in online searches for information on suicide, including how to do it,  a new study finds. The most tweeted show of 2017 tells the fictional story of Hannah Baker’s suicide through her cassette tapes left behind for her friends to…