Study: Teen flings bad for grades, but sex in relationship doesn’t affect school performance

Teen sex not always bad for school performance

Hair nets and hollandaise? Lunch ladies going gourmet as nation focuses on better school food

Lunch ladies going gourmet as food gets new look

More states are requiring physical education in schools, but few set a specific amount

States requiring PE, but amount varies

WASHINGTON — More states are requiring physical education for elementary, middle and high school students, though few require kids to exercise for a specific amount of time.

Mexico takes aim at junk food in schools in fight against childhood obesity

Mexico to ban junk food from schools to fight fat

States’ budget crisis hitting agencies and programs that serve the most vulnerable: Children

States’ budget woes hitting programs for kids hard

Rachael Ray, NYC mayor join forces to ‘empower kids to cook’ and grow their own food

Rachael Ray, NYC mayor ‘empower kids to cook’

Michelle Obama urges Arkansas graduates to brace for hardship in speech echoing King in ‘58

1st lady echoes King’s call to brace for hardship

Obama administration issues IRS ruling to speed up coverage for children in their 20s

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AP Source: No tax hit to employers or parents for covering children in their 20s immediately

Some families may have to wait until 2011 to secure health insurance for young adults

Spat between Ala. dental nonprofit, mainstream dentists may foreshadow future under Obama plan

Parents of 2 million twentysomethings see relief ahead under health care reform

2 million eager for health care on parents’ plans

Research finds brain link for words, music ability; finding may lead to better stroke care

Research finds brain link for words, music ability