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Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids’ Injury Risk
Parental supervision undermined in 'disordered' areas where liquor is sold, study says

Extremely Preemie Babies Prone to Behavior Woes Later On
Children born at or before 25 weeks were 4 times more likely to have problems at age 6, study found

Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
Overnight stays with person with dementia led to daytime tiredness, symptoms of depression

Study Links Spanking to Physical Abuse
Those who paddled were 3 times likelier to use harsher punishments

Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count

Home Smoking Ban Keeps Teens From Lighting Up
But parental behavior remains strong influence on kids' attitudes, study says

Undecided Voters Not So Undecided After All
Study finds unconscious preferences can predict final outcome

Underaged, Inebriated Easily Get Drinks at Stadiums
Vendors working the stands most likely to illegally sell alcohol, study finds

Antidepressant Use Tied to Poorer Driving
But experts aren't sure if the pills, or underlying depression, are to blame

Money Matters
Studies suggest why some people save while others spend