While stories of raiding a parents’ liquor cabinet or finding their stash may not portend substance abuse later in life, a recent study suggests easy access to drugs or alcohol during the teen years increases the risk for a problem in adulthood. Researchers at Michigan State University found easy access ... Read More »

The number of potential heirs seeking millions from the vast estate of late musician Prince was cut down by a judge Friday, from nearly 30 down to just a handful. In a 19-page ruling Friday, Carver County, Minn., Judge Kevin W. Eide whittled down the list — which included numerous ... Read More »

For all those parents who fret about how quickly their baby will learn to walk, read up. British scientists report that toddlers who can walk, run and jump by the time they are 18 months old may have stronger bones as teenagers. The researchers suggested that their findings could help ... Read More »