Air raid sirens are not a normal part of childhood, and this frightening sound will always remain with any child in a war zone....

The United States continues to face a growing obesity epidemic. The number of people living with excess weight has tripled since 1975, standing at 39% of the American population. Carrying extra pounds is linked with lifelong illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Whether tiny or apartment-appropriate in size, pets can help children develop in ways that shape their adulthood.

Most people are aware of the main eating disorders discussed in the media, but what if there were others that are only being noticed now?