Duane Alexander

Contrary to what many people may think, the nation's children are faring better in many respects than they have in read more

Contrary to what many people may think, the nation's children are faring better in many respects than they have in previous years.

The big news in this report is that children's status is improving and continuing to get better.

The big news in this report is that children's status is improving and continuing to get better.

In their search for environmental influences in human health, study researchers plan to examine such factors as the food children read more

In their search for environmental influences in human health, study researchers plan to examine such factors as the food children eat, the air they breathe, their schools and neighborhoods, how often they see a health care provider and even the composition of the house dust in their homes.

The well-being of America's children is probably better than it ever has been.

The well-being of America's children is probably better than it ever has been.

These findings suggest that developing ways to avoid holiday weight gain may be extremely important for preventing obesity and the read more

These findings suggest that developing ways to avoid holiday weight gain may be extremely important for preventing obesity and the diseases associated with it.