Toddlers are surprisingly good at processing the speech of other young children, according to a new study....more»

 The large majority of U.S. high school students feel safe in school, but many see a need for more mental health services for students, according to a new report from ACT, the nonprofit organization behind the ACT® test....more»

The International Diabetes Foundation defines diabetes as a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin, or when the body cannot make good use of the insulin it produces....more»

 Each year, there are 33,700 new cancers in the U.S. related to human papillomavirus and 4,175 women die annually of cervical cancer—a cancer which is almost entirely attributable to HPV....more»

A yearly mammogram is the gold standard for breast-cancer screening and detection....more»

Kids who sleep more and stare at a screen less may be less impulsive, according to a recent study....more»

Parents who are seeking answers for their child’s rheumatic diseases should make sure suggested procedures are necessary....more»

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When feeling stressed, people may want to reach for a cup of tea....more»

Local quality stands out and a Bakersfield almond farm is in the spotlight for its new organic yogurt....more»