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February 6, 2012

February 6, 2012

Spanking Produces Troubled Kids, Study Contends 

MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Adding more fuel to the controversial topic of children and spanking, two Canadian child development experts have published a new analysis that warns that physical punishment poses serious risks to a child's long-term development.

College Degree Lowers Marriage Odds for Those From Disadvantaged Backgrounds 

MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Far from enhancing their value in the marriage market, a college degree actually reduces the chances that an American from an economically disadvantaged background will tie the knot, a new study finds.

Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2012 

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse 

MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Close to 4,600 kids in the United States were hospitalized as a result of child abuse in one recent year, and 300 of them died, a new study shows.

Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars: Report 

MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Although fewer kids are being exposed to smoking while riding in cars, more than 20 percent of nonsmoking teens still are, U.S. health officials report.

Health Tip: How to Protect Seniors From Injury 

(HealthDay News) -- Creating a home safety checklist can help seniors prevent injuries and let them prepare if they happen to fall or hurt themselves.

Health Tip: Common Reasons for Potty Training 'Accidents' 

(HealthDay News) -- Potty training accidents can be frustrating for parents and kids, but they're usually a part of the learning process.


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