Concussions Common in Middle School Girls Playing Soccer: Study
2014-01-20
Many continue to play through symptoms, increasing risk of second injury, experts say
Despite New Rules, Injuries Still Costly for NHL, Study Finds
2014-01-20
Added safety measures appear necessary to protect hockey players’ healthContinue Reading
U.S. Children’s Hospitals Vary Widely In Tonsillectomy Care
2014-01-20
Study finds big differences in what medications patients get during and after procedureContinue Reading
Tonsils Talk
2014-01-20
Where your child has a tonsillectomy may substantially affect his care, according to new research.Continue Reading
Brain Injuries May Raise Risk of Early Death
2014-01-15
Researchers find second head injury, suicide and assault are the main causes
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Kids’ Ear Infections Cost U.S. Health System Nearly $3B Annually: Report
2014-01-15
In 2009, the condition added $314 per child for outpatient visits, $17 for medsContinue Reading
Ear Tubes May Not Have Long-Term Benefits for Kids With Ear Infections
2014-01-10
Review found no evidence of later hearing, speech or language improvement after procedureContinue Reading
Treating Migraine Headaches
2014-01-09
What your doctor tells you about migraine medication may affect your expectations and pain relief.Continue Reading
Power of Suggestion Revealed in Study of Migraine Drug
2014-01-08
Expectation plays important role in response to treatment, expert saysContinue Reading
When Winter Fun Isn’t So Fun
2014-01-01
Sledding, skating, skiing and other cold weather activities all carry a potential risk of harmContinue Reading
Underactive Thyroid Not Linked to Memory Problems
2013-12-30
New findings contradict previous research suggesting that poor thyroid function might be tied to dementiaContinue Reading
Concussions Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Study
2013-12-26
Brain scans found seniors with both poor memory and prior head injury have more plaque buildup
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Don’t Let Migraines Ruin Your Holidays
2013-12-26
Plan ahead, keep meds handy and make time to cuddle, expert saysContinue Reading
Behavioral Therapy Might Ease Kids’ Migraine Symptoms
2013-12-24
Those trained to cope with pain report less disability a year later, study findsContinue Reading