Is it better to use an electric or manual toothbrush? It depends on these factors
Are electric toothbrushes vastly superior to manual ones? Not necessarily, a Temple University dentist says. Here's how to choose the right brush for you.
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Childhood vaccine exemptions rose to record high last school year, CDC says
Childhood vaccination exemptions reached a record high during the 2025-2026 school year, a new CDC report says. Of children entering kindergarten, 4.2% had at least one exemption, up from 3.6% the previous school year.
Public schools often lack sufficient support for students with concussions, report says
Many public schools lack sufficient concussion policies, a new report says. Of the schools that reported having policies, most did not provide staff training.
Nearly all teens want to learn how to drive. But barriers prevent many from doing so, CHOP study finds
A gap exists between the number of teens who want to learn to drive and the number who actually secure a driver's license, CHOP researchers found. The gap is especially prevalent among older teens in lower-opportunity neighborhoods.
Beyond car seats and childproof pill bottles: A psychologist explains how to empower kids to make safer choices
Here are some research-backed approaches that adults can adopt to work toward creating a family culture of safety – thereby guiding children to make safer choices as they grow.
How to avoid heat-related illnesses during extreme temperatures
Extreme temperatures put people at risk of heat stroke — a serious medical issue, health experts say. Older adults and babies are particularly at risk. Here are tips to prevent it.
Could your kid benefit from counseling? Experts offer 3 questions to help you decide
Determining when it’s time for professional help can be hard, because counseling can require a significant commitment of time and money. Therapists offer three criteria to help assess challenging behavior: frequency, duration, and intensity.
More teens are getting hospitalized for trying to get high on Benadryl, poison control warns
Hospitalizations for Benadryl poisoning among teenagers has risen sharply in recent years due to teens trying to get high, America's Poison Control Centers warns. The surge may partly be attributed to the return of the Benadryl Challenge, which encourages people to ingest high doses of the drug.
Leading OB-GYN group breaks with CDC's vaccine schedule by advising COVID-19 and flu shots during pregnancy
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released a vaccine schedule for pregnant women that recommends COVID-19 and flu vaccines. That runs counter to the latest guidance from the CDC.
Protecting kids from lead: What you need to know
Here’s what you need to know, from testing recommendations to local programs that can help reduce the risk of lead exposure.