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Many parents believe that a chubby baby is a healthy baby, but this may not necessarily be the case.

Previous research (and common sense) indicated that getting too much or too little sleep was bad for the body and weight. It is generally accepted by researchers that oversleeping contributes to obesity, as it leaves little time for exercise and body functions. That may not actually be the case, however.

While one might think that women in the workforce command more respect and big salaries, it turns out, stay-at-home moms are worth quite a bit themselves when you factor the tangibles and intangibles. But exactly how much is being a mom worth?

People are considered “adults” when they turn 18, and given all the rights and responsibilities therein. But new research indicates our brains don’t reach adulthood until we’re much older — and ignoring that could be damaging to young people.

Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter may have eroded levels of privacy by giving people a place to post every facet of their lives and the people around them. However, it’s also given parents a way of doing some sneaky snooping into their children’s lives.

Want physically and emotionally healthy kids? According to new data released by Rutgers University, it could be as simple as having family meals together at home.

You know cigarettes and excessive alcohol consumption are bad for you. But what about sugar? A California doctor says it’s not just unhealthy, it’s downright toxic.

If someone has loads more Facebook friends than you do, don’t feel bad. According to a new study, that person is probably a socially-disruptive narcissist.

While dreams are still largely a mystery, some scientists now believe they may actually help us learn.

A new study from the Pew Research Center recently revealed marriage rates are at an all-time low, and now we may have one reason for it: people are afraid of getting divorced.

Many new mothers grapple with whether or not they should work while their children are still young. But if a new study is to be believed, it can actually benefit a woman’s health to collect a paycheck between changing diapers.

While brain activity during sleep is still largely a mystery, scientists have discovered that dreaming not only consolidates our memories and helps us learn, it may also soothe stressful reactions to bad experiences.