Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.
Assuming you can fight your way through the seemingly endless line when you need one, I think we can all agree that there are few things in this world quite as disgusting as a portable...
Assuming you can fight your way through the seemingly endless line when you need one, I think we can all agree that there are few things in this world quite as disgusting as a portable chemical...
Selma Blair's future on FX's Anger Management may be in jeopardy after a disagreement with the show's star, Charlie Sheen, according to TMZ.
Selma Blair's future on FX's Anger Management may be in jeopardy after a disagreement with the show's star, Charlie Sheen, according to TMZ.
SOURCE Wake Forest University
As families get ready to watch the Super Bowl this weekend, what else will they see besides touchdowns and field goals?
Ads promoting alcohol and other products geared toward an older audience.
Christy Buchanan, professor of psychology at Wake Forest University and an expert on parent-child relationships, says parents shouldn't squirm on the couch until each round of beer ads is over, but should take action. They can turn uncomfortable moments in front of the TV into "values moments" with their children.
"It is important for parents to address issues and share their values," says Buchanan, "So, when beer commercials come on, talk about your views on drinking. There are so many societal messages that say 'drinking makes life fun.' This is a parent's opportunity to say what they think and start a discussion."
Pro football is by far the most popular sport to watch among kids; 66% of kids ages 7-11 say they watch pro football on television. A study by the non-profit group Common Sense Media reviewed nearly 6,000 commercials in 60 NFL games in a recent NFL season and found the following:
300 of the ads were for alcohol
40% of the games included advertisements for erectile-dysfunction drugs
500 of the advertisements involved significant levels of violence, including gun fights, explosions, and murders
80 of the advertisements involved significant levels of sexuality, including scenes about prostitution and strippers
Buchanan offers the following tips to parents trying to figure out what to do when a kindergartner asks, "What is Viagra?" or a teenager comments on how much fun people are having in a beer commercial:
Take a "values moment" -- Leave the TV on, but talk about family values. For older children (middle school age and up), use the opportunity to engage children in conversation, particularly about issues such as drinking.
Ask children what they think about what they are seeing or hearing, then respond to their perceptions and reactions.
Switch channels and find another show -- For younger children, hit the previous channel button to Animal Planet or "Sponge Bob" on the remote control. Go back to the game in two minutes.
Mute the TV -- Without the sound, commercials lose a lot of their impact. Use this time to talk about what's happening in the game.
"I do think that doing things like the Super Bowl can be 'family bonding' events despite the commercials," Buchanan says.
Hey, sports fans: It doesn't matter if your team wins or loses, just as long as the game is a down-to-the-wire nail-biter, with heroes to laud and villains to loathe.
Hey, sports fans: It doesn't matter if your team wins or loses, just as long as the game is a down-to-the-wire nail-biter, with heroes to laud and villains to loathe.
Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to fight the temptation to eat and drink too much while watching the game, an expert warns.
Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to fight the temptation to eat and drink too much while watching the game, an expert warns.
Double down on your football diet with these second-screen apps for turning your phone or tablet into a command center for stats, virtual gambling and even trash talk.
Double down on your football diet with these second-screen apps for turning your phone or tablet into a command center for stats, virtual gambling and even trash talk.
Super Bowl Sunday is a day of fun, football and of course, snacking. But why not splurge with alternatives that taste just as good, with less fat and calories?
Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest eating day of the year! You can enjoy all of your favorite foods without ruining your diet by making some simple substitutions.
What's Cooking Now celebrates viewer-submitted recipes, with a different theme each week. This week's offerings feature great ways to enjoy your favorite Super Bowl party food without adding on the pounds.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:55:03 GMT
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:25 GMT
Joe Torre's daughter caught a 1-year-old boy who fell from a fire escape outside a second-floor apartment in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
Joe Torre's daughter caught a 1-year-old boy who fell from a fire escape outside a second-floor apartment in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
New York state and Eastman Kodak Co. have reached a deal that will keep some of the troubled company's operations in Rochester and provide $49 million for environmental cleanup at the once bustling Eastman...
New York state and Eastman Kodak Co. have reached a deal that will keep some of the troubled company's operations in Rochester and provide $49 million for environmental cleanup at the once bustling Eastman Business Park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:51:22 GMT
Franklin Reyes, 17, was in court Wednesday. He is charged with the death of 4-year-old Ariel Russo.
Franklin Reyes, 17, was in court Wednesday. He is charged with the death of 4-year-old Ariel Russo. He is accused of driving without a license, then fleeing police, jumping a curb, and hitting Ariel and her grandmother as they were walking to school.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:15 GMT
More than 70 percent of New Jersey residents have seen or heard the state's "Stronger than the Storm" advertising campaign, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
More than 70 percent of New Jersey residents have seen or heard the state's "Stronger than the Storm" advertising campaign, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:30:42 GMT
The FBI has found possible human remains in a dig at the New York City house once occupied by a famous gangster. An FBI spokesman confirmed Wednesday that agents found material that they want to test as part of an investigation.
The FBI has found possible human remains in a dig at the New York City house once occupied by a famous gangster. An FBI spokesman confirmed Wednesday that agents found material that they want to test as part of an investigation.
New Jersey's nine state-run Sandy housing recovery centers have opened their doors.
New Jersey's nine state-run Sandy housing recovery centers have opened their doors.
*DISCLAIMER*: The information contained in or provided through this site section is intended for general consumer understanding and education only and is not intended to be and is not a substitute for professional advice. Use of this site section and any information contained on or provided through this site section is at your own risk and any information contained on or provided through this site section is provided on an "as is" basis without any representations or warranties.
© iStockphoto.com/Brad Killer
