May 13, 2013: Many U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: Survey
Attacks that wouldn't be tolerated against adults may be shrugged off when children involved, expert says

April 19, 2013: Sons of Absent or Abusive Fathers May Pick More Bar Fights: Survey
Study looked at aggression tied to drinking in young Australian men

March 20, 2013: Women Abused in Childhood at Higher Odds of Having Child With Autism: Study
Researchers speculate that effect on immune system, stress response might explain why

March 20, 2013: Meth in Pregnancy May Blunt Child's Reaction to Stress: Study
Combination of methamphetamine, troubled home environment muted toddlers' responses

March 13, 2013: Many Teens Afraid to Intervene in Sexual Assault, Survey Finds
National effort launched to raise awareness, encourage involvement

February 20, 2013: People With Disabilities More Likely to Become Victims of Violence
Those with emotional disorders at highest risk, British study found

February 07, 2013: Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk
Study found kids who were exposed to one or both before the age of 3 were more likely to be diagnosed by 6

January 30, 2013: Childhood Abuse May Be Tied to Uterine Fibroids: Study
They are the most common type of benign tumor in women of childbearing age

January 25, 2013: Bisexual Women at Especially High Risk of Sexual Violence, CDC Says
Six out of 10 reported rape, stalking or other abuse, often early in life

January 23, 2013: Many Women Victims of 'Contraceptive Sabotage,' Experts Say
Leading ob/gyn group urges doctors to screen for this and other forms of sexual coercion

January 21, 2013: Task Force Urges Routine Screening of Women for Domestic Violence
Doctors should assess all females of childbearing age for abuse, experts say

January 03, 2013: Married Women More Likely to Have Positive Pregnancies: Study
They were less likely to suffer domestic violence, substance abuse, depression than other moms-to-be

January 02, 2013: Mental Disorders Linked With Domestic Violence, Study Says
Women with anxiety disorders 3.5 times more likely to report abuse

December 20, 2012: Solo Rock Stars Die Sooner Than Those in Bands
Study found rough childhood among risk factors

December 19, 2012: Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma: Study
Stress still affects immune system years later, researchers say

December 13, 2012: Child Abuse in U.S. Declines for 5th Straight Year
But 681,000 kids are still mistreated, report finds

December 10, 2012: Dating Violence in Teen Years Can Have Lasting Impact
Study found victims more likely to repeat history in adult relationships, practice unhealthy behaviors

November 29, 2012: Violence in a Soldier's Past May Up PTSD Risk
Study found those abused as kids, attacked by spouses were more likely to develop the condition

October 22, 2012: More Evidence Links Bullying, Abuse to Suicidal Thoughts in Youth
Study found sharp rise in risk when kids face 7 or more types of victimization

October 08, 2012: Certain Eye Injuries in Kids May Indicate Child Abuse: Study
Retinal imaging could help doctors sort out accidents from purposeful injury

October 01, 2012: Child Abuse Injuries Have Risen, Study Finds
Child protective agencies reported decline, but hospital data tell a different story

August 24, 2012: Couch-Potato Kids Are Top U.S. Child Health Problem: Poll
Obesity, tobacco use also ranked high among community concerns

August 21, 2012: No Truth to Candidate's Claim That Rape Hinders Pregnancy, Experts Say
Leading ob/gyn group in United States calls Rep. Akin's remarks 'inaccurate, offensive'

August 15, 2012: Routine Screening Won't Cut Rates of Domestic Violence, Study Suggests
Researchers saw no benefit for women who got doctor's office-based screen vs. those who did not

August 03, 2012: Child Abuse Might Alter Onset of Menstruation in Girls
Those who suffered sexual, physical trauma began periods earlier or later than average

July 16, 2012: Child Abuse Rises When Economy Sags: Study
Risk is highest in families losing their homes

July 09, 2012: U.S. High Schools Lax in Preventing Dating Abuse: Study
Counselors say they lack training in prevention, assistance

July 02, 2012: Spanking Batters Kids' Mental Health: Study
Physical punishment linked to mental health disorders, substance abuse in adulthood

June 13, 2012: Violence Takes a Toll on Children's Sleep
Kids who are victims of violence sleep fewer hours and have less restful slumber, study finds

May 08, 2012: Screening Women for Domestic Violence Could Help Prevent Abuse
Review shows benefits of routine checks at clinics, in doctors' offices

April 24, 2012: Bullying, Violence Linked to Faster Aging in Kids
Age-related DNA changes seen early in those exposed to abusive behavior, study finds

April 16, 2012: Troubled Homes May Fuel Obesity in Girls
Study found nearly doubled risk in families coping with poverty, drug abuse, other stress

April 06, 2012: Emotional Trauma May Hurt Toddlers' Later Learning
Kids under age 2 who witnessed or experienced abuse or violence had lower IQs at school age, study says

March 30, 2012: Dating Violence Common by 7th Grade: Survey
More than one-third report psychological abuse, 15 percent cite physical abuse

March 15, 2012: Many Alcoholics Suffered Childhood Trauma: Study
Physical, sexual, emotional abuse reported by many people in detox

February 17, 2012: More Neighborhood Bars Linked to Domestic Violence
Study found more cases requiring emergency-room care

February 16, 2012: Teens Victimized by Dating Violence Often Have Difficult Pasts
Survey finds many were abused, harassed or bullied by others prior to the incident

February 06, 2012: Spanking Produces Troubled Kids, Study Contends
Punishment linked to more aggression in children, two decades of research shows

February 06, 2012: Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse
Infants, poor children most vulnerable, study suggests

February 01, 2012: Child Abuse, Neglect a Major Public Health Problem: CDC
Report found it costs U.S. $124 billion a year; overall price tag similar to diabetes, stroke

January 25, 2012: Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse: Experts
People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of Neurology

January 24, 2012: Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse: Experts
Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of society

December 14, 2011: Millions of Americans Are Victims of Sexual Violence: CDC
Rape, stalking, physical violence widespread in the U.S., report finds

December 09, 2011: Abuse May Alter Child's Brain Activity
Exposure to violence has a measurable effect, researchers say

December 05, 2011: Abuse in Childhood May Alter Teen Brain
Study found reductions in 'gray matter,' with changes differing by gender

November 15, 2011: Higher Legal Drinking Age May Mean Safer Lives for Women
Study found lower suicide, homicide risk when drinking age was 21

November 14, 2011: Abused Girls at Greater Risk for Heart Disease as Adults: Study
Doctors should look for history of sexual, physical abuse, researchers say

November 11, 2011: Teachers Critical in Helping Abused Kids Succeed
Focusing on everyday life skills benefits academic performance, study shows

November 09, 2011: Doctors Might Miss Some Cases of Child Abuse
Primary care providers failed to note some suspicious injuries, study found

October 21, 2011: More Than 1 in 4 U.S. Kids Witness Violence Between Parents: Study
Children also see parents physically abuse their siblings and other relatives, researchers say