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Canadian Classroom Program Aims to Teach Children Compassion 12/19/2017 07:00pm • TORONTO -- In a Toronto classroom, a group of 10-year-olds sit in a circle around a green felt blanket cheering on a baby as he tries to roll over. "You can do it, Bodie!" "Just a bit more!" "You're almost there!" After a few unsuccessful attempts, the 3-month-old's smile gives way to a grimace and ADHD Stimulants Might Help a Smoker With the Disorder Cut Back on Cigarettes 12/19/2017 07:00pm • It's no secret that many people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may gravitate towards cigarette smoking. Many experts indicate that there is an association between people with the disorder and the desire to light up. Dr. Jeffrey Newcorn, professor of psychiatry and director of the D Are Backyard Chickens Bad for Your Health? 12/19/2017 07:00pm • If you're thinking of keeping live poultry in your backyard, take care: That fluffy little fella may carry salmonella. While the 10 recent multistate outbreaks investigated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are over, the possibility of infection remains. Pet-related health risks are Redskins' Cravens claims racial profiling in Va. traffic stop 12/19/2017 04:03pm • WASHINGTON — A Redskins player cited for speeding claims racial profiling lead to the traffic stop in Ashburn, Virginia — an allegation denied by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. "Wanted to pull somebody over — cause what? I'm black; I got tattoos on my neck and I'm out here in a nice c 50 Ways to Save More on Travel in 2018 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Crisscrossing the globe doesn't have to be cost-prohibitive.Whether you're a seasoned jet-setter or an aspiring globetrotter who's resolved to travel more and pay less in the year ahead, chances are you can benefit from clever, creative and time-tested tips to trim vacation expenses. And why settle Everything You Need to Know About Traveling During the Holidays 12/18/2017 07:00pm • We've all been there. Bulging bags. Flight delays. Grumpy kids. Inclement weather conditions. Unfortunately, holiday travel can make Grinches out of the best of us. But fret not: We sought guidance from travel insiders to help make holiday travel feel more bearable. Whether your idea of the perfect 10 Medical Schools Where Students Leave With the Most Debt 12/18/2017 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: U.S. Women Participating in Workforce at Lower Level Than Other Developed Countries 12/18/2017 07:00pm • As the U.S. Congress rushes to approve a new tax bill that its proponents say will boost the American economy and bring more prosperity to its citizens, analysts say another method can ensure long-term economic growth. Economists say look no further than better policies to include women in the work Many Parents Still Spank -- But the Science Doesn't Support It 12/18/2017 07:00pm • The debate over whether parents should spank their children has continued for decades despite what science says about its harmful effects on kids. Many adults who were spanked as a children still consider it OK to do so. However, many of us also disagree with spanking and prefer other methods of di What to Know About Health Insurance for Addiction Issues 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Alcoholism and drug addiction may not seem as serious as cancer or heart disease, but for the countless people they affect, health insurance can mean the difference between kicking the habit and ending up sick and hopeless. Drug abuse and addiction is expensive to America, with the Office of Natio Getting Your Probiotic Fix When Taking Antibiotics 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Your gut is a lively place. Bacteria of all kinds thrive in your intestines -- and for the most part help you to thrive. "The gut microbiota is a very complex ecosystem," says Dr. Geoffrey Preidis, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and pediatric gastroenterologist a Unwrapped: Teach Kids How to Experience the Holidays 12/17/2017 07:00pm • It's that time of year again -- the time for holiday cheer and the "gimmies." Parents often find themselves dismayed and distressed that their children seem to be so greedy in December. They walk around asking for all kinds of things with an air of expectation that if they don't get what they want t California Releases Warning on Health Effects of Cellphone Use 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Research has raised the possibility that cellphones pose a long-term risk on human health -- and the California Department of Public Health is taking action. Though California authorities say the science on cellphone risks to health is "still evolving," the department issued new recommendations Dec. What to Expect in an Online Master's Program in Public Health 12/17/2017 07:00pm • After graduating from college in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in biology, Joseph DiBenedetto landed a job in environmental health. But he soon realized he wanted to take his career to the next level. "While I was there , I kept thinking that I could do more, I could go to the next step -- how do I Immigrant Kids Protective of Their Parents Face Anxiety, Substance Misuse 12/17/2017 07:00pm • At an age when most kids are preoccupied with video games, bicycling and playing with friends, David, 9, worries that his mom, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, will be picked up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. (David is a pseudonym. U.S. News is not identifying him by his