Duane Alexander

The well-being of America's children is probably better than it ever has been.

The well-being of America's children is probably better than it ever has been.

In their search for environmental influences in human health, study researchers plan to examine such factors as the food children read more

In their search for environmental influences in human health, study researchers plan to examine such factors as the food children eat, the air they breathe, their schools and neighborhoods, how often they see a health care provider and even the composition of the house dust in their homes.

These findings suggest that developing ways to avoid holiday weight gain may be extremely important for preventing obesity and the read more

These findings suggest that developing ways to avoid holiday weight gain may be extremely important for preventing obesity and the diseases associated with it.

The big news in this report is that children's status is improving and continuing to get better.

The big news in this report is that children's status is improving and continuing to get better.

I would contend that our children are as important to the future of the country as the economy. The stock read more

I would contend that our children are as important to the future of the country as the economy. The stock market will never depend on it, but I hope the report will annually at least focus attention on the status and condition of our children.