Moms, Are You Victims of 'Invisible Labor'?

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23, 2019 -- Mothers not only take on the lion's share of physical chores, they also shoulder most of the "invisible labor" involved in making sure the household is humming along, new research suggests.

Going beyond cooking and laundry, this means the mental strain of making sure there's enough food for bag lunches, teacher meetings are on the calendar, and that science project gets done by tomorrow.

Many Parents Conflicted About Opioids for Their Teens' Pain

SUNDAY, Jan. 27, 2019 -- American parents aren't sure whether their teen and young adult children should be prescribed opioid painkillers, and many don't know there are other ways to get pain relief, a new survey finds.

The poll included more than 1,000 parents of children aged 13 to 24, one-third of whom had been prescribed opioid painkillers.

Many Parents Wrong About What Prevents Colds in Kids

MONDAY, Jan. 21, 2019 -- No parent wants to see their child catch a cold, but some take prevention measures that have little basis in science, a new survey shows.

For example, 51 percent of parents said they give their child an over-the-counter vitamin or supplement to prevent colds, even though there's no evidence they work.

1 in 4 Antibiotic Prescriptions Isn't Needed: Study

THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 -- Nearly 25 percent of antibiotics prescribed in the United States are given for conditions they aren't meant to treat, a new study finds.

Antibiotics are miracle drugs that can cure deadly bacterial infections. But too often they are given to treat viral infections, such as colds and flu, for which they are ineffective.

Vaccines: Not Just for Kids

MONDAY, Jan. 14, 2019 -- If you have children, you know how important it is to keep up with their immunization schedule.

But getting vaccines and booster shots is vital throughout adulthood as well.

A New Mom Shape-Up: Stroller Walking

MONDAY, Dec. 24, 2018 -- The exhaustion of a new baby can have negative fitness consequences as you lose the motivation to exercise and feel there's no time to get to the gym.

But not exercising actually worsens fatigue, makes it harder to lose your baby weight, and increases the risk of chronic health problems down the road.