Health Dec 17 Watch 8:52 Why helicopter parenting may jeopardize kids’ health Has protective parenting gone too far? Several high-profile news stories, along with increasing rates of childhood obesity, anxiety and depression, have sparked a movement encouraging parents to allow their children greater freedom. The nonprofit Let Grow is leading the call… By William Brangham, Jason Kane
Health Sep 30 Watch 5:32 American Academy of Pediatrics decides relationship with Coke is not so sweet Coca-Cola, the world's largest producer of sugary beverages, had been a partner and sponsor of the American Academy of Pediatrics. But the Academy is now ending its relationship after revelations that the company has paid for scientific research playing down… By PBS News Hour
Health Feb 05 Watch 5:49 Progress in curbing childhood obesity, but major racial gaps persist By PBS News Hour