Even Teens Can Suffer Organ Damage From High Blood Pressure
Study spots warning signs in kids with readings in the normal rangeContinue Reading
Surgery Can Be Trigger for Teen Opioid Abuse
Certain operations pose a greater risk of painkiller dependence, study findsContinue Reading
Golf Carts’ Use Is Spreading, and So Is Danger to Kids
Study of more than 100 kids treated at trauma centers reveals serious injuriesContinue Reading
Joining Your Kid on That Playground Slide? Think Again
It seems like fun but can be a quick trip to a broken limb, study authors warnContinue Reading
More U.S. Kids Landing in ER With Opioid Addiction
Researcher calls findings an emerging public health issueContinue Reading
Young Kids With Cellphones Face a Hidden Risk
Study finds elementary school children with phones are more likely to be cyberbulliedContinue Reading
Parents Getting Better at Using Car Seats Safely
But older kids often miss out on booster seatsContinue Reading
State Laws Have Big Impact on Kids’ Gun Injuries
Locale matters too, with firearm violence affeting urban, rural teens differently, studies findContinue Reading
Could Swine Flu Be Linked to Type 1 Diabetes?
Study suggests Norwegians hit by H1N1 flu pandemic more likely to develop the autoimmune diseaseContinue Reading
‘Microbiomes’ May Hold Key to Kids’ Ear Infections
Germ communities in the middle ear differ greatly between affected and unaffected people, study showsContinue Reading
Hurricanes May Have Longer-Lasting Impact on Kids
Child expert offers tips on helping youngsters recover from the stormsContinue Reading
Regular Weigh-Ins May Help Prevent College Weight Gain
Those who checked daily even lost a little bitContinue Reading













