Family and Relationships

Deciding whether to place a loved one into a long-term care facility is a choice facing many families in the United States. The matter can be one that’s filled with both logistical and emotional hurdles. FindingDulcinea recommends some of the best Web sites to learn about caring for senior adults.

A California court has ruled that a private Christian school can expel students for being gay, further complicating the battle over gay rights in the state.

A 41-year-old woman is pregnant after using an egg screening method that could significantly improve the success rate for in vitro fertilization.

An Italian court ruled that the government of Lombardy must provide a clinic for Eluana Englaro, a 38-year-old woman in a vegetative state, to die.

A relaunched government service will help people assemble family medical histories electronically.

The story of an immigrant from rural Mexico selling his teenage daughter into marriage for cash, beer and meat has brought to light the travails in assimilation into American culture.

Having an epidural or spinal anesthetic for pain may be considerably less dangerous than past numbers indicated, according to a new British study.

Measles has become more prevalent in Europe as parents skip the vaccination due to autism concerns, a problem American public health officials have been dealing with.

Disturbed by both content and tone, parents of young children are increasingly turning to contemporary stories in place of traditional fairy tales.

Adoptive parents are forming organizations that give back to their children’s home countries, but restrictions in China and Guatemala have led to fewer adoptions over the past year.

As awareness of violence among dating teens grows, more localities are expanding laws or starting programs to educate teens.

Pets are weathering the recession thanks to people determined to care for them, an indication of the important role they play in society.

Just in time for the conclusion of the holiday season, a new study suggests that seeing family members in person or in photos prompts primal responses in the brain.

Throughout winter kids tend to eat more and move less. Experts advise that parents employ a little creativity to keep them active despite the cold.

In some fatal cases, over-the-counter cough and cold medicine was being used to keep young children quiet, a new study reported.

An eight-year-old Saudi girl betrothed to a man 50 years her elder has not been granted a divorce on the grounds that she has not reached puberty.

The parents of Jonathan King, a boy who hanged himself in a seclusion room used for time-outs, are suing the school he attended.

A Bangladesh court called for the release of London doctor Humayra Abedin, who had allegedly been held captive by her parents to get her married to a Muslim man.

Angry, overprotective parents, a longtime presence at  youth sporting events, have made one unlikely restaurant chain the latest site for violence and mayhem.

Money may be tight this holiday season, but many people are expressing a desire to help others and make their gifts more meaningful.

The nation’s drug regulator is asking its advisers to consider the safety of some drugs used to treat asthma in children and adults.

A Montana judge has ruled that assisted suicides are permissible in the state, disappointing those who believe the decision belongs to the state legislature.

Physicians are learning how to manage a self-injury practice among teens that was identified as a problem just two months ago.

For many women, pregnancy is a time filled with anticipation, excitement, countless questions and shifting emotions. Here are some Web sites to help you understand what’s happening inside your rapidly expanding midsection, find the answers your pregnancy-related questions and move through pregnancy with ease.

As public health officials worry about children skipping immunizations, new reports suggest that low reimbursement rates may prevent some doctors from giving shots.

Though fatalities are down, accidental poisoning remains a top danger for children, according to a new report.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear challenges to Proposition 8 in the future, but what are the technicalities of the legal battle?

Despite the recession, Americans are finding ways to give back, and often do so without spending money, highlighting Obama’s emphasis on volunteering.

A Connecticut man wants his engagement ring back after his wedding fell through, but his fiancée refuses. What does the law and etiquette have to say?

To combat Japan’s declining birthrate, companies are urging workers to spend more time with their families, hoping that procreation will increase.