New Guidelines Reaffirm Prenatal Folic Acid to Curb Birth Defects
2017-01-10
Women of childbearing age should take 400 to 800 micrograms daily, task force recommendsContinue Reading
Kids’ Care May Suffer When Parents Clash With Medical Staff
2017-01-10
Doctors, nurses made worse decisions when confronted by ‘an angry mother,’ study findsContinue Reading
Special Diet May Be Boon for Kids With Crohn’s, Colitis
2017-01-09
Eating plan focuses on natural, non-processed foods, such as fruits, veggies and nutsContinue Reading
Poverty’s Impact on a Child’s Mental Health
2017-01-09
Poor kids more likely to grow up feeling powerless and behaving aggressively, study showsContinue Reading
‘Button’ Batteries Pose Serious Risk to Children
2017-01-09
Toddlers may swallow the tiny batteries used to power many common household objectsContinue Reading
Are Heartburn Meds During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Kids?
2017-01-09
Analysis suggests, but doesn’t prove, that these children were one-third more likely to see a doctor for asthmaContinue Reading
Are Heartburn Meds During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Kids?
2017-01-09
Analysis suggests, but doesn’t prove, that these children were one-third more likely to see a doctor for asthmaContinue Reading
Kids’ Asthma Flareups Fall Off After No-Smoking Laws
2017-01-09
Researchers reviewed ER visits in 20 metro areas of U.S.Continue Reading
Exercise: An Antidote for Behavioral Issues in Students?
2017-01-09
Study found use of ‘cybercycles’ reduced classroom problems for kids with autism, ADHD, other concernsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Offers Long-Term Benefit to Very Obese Teens
2017-01-06
Studies show most maintained significant weight loss over 5 years, but complications emerged for someContinue Reading
New Guidelines Urge Early Intro to Peanut Products in High-Risk Infants
2017-01-05
Change in recommendations based on results of groundbreaking trialContinue Reading
Flameless Candle Batteries Pose Risk to Kids
2017-01-04
If swallowed, serious damage can occur in just 2 hours, poison center expert saysContinue Reading
Can Parents’ Weight Hinder Toddlers’ Development?
2017-01-03
Study links — but doesn’t prove — Moms’, Dads’ obesity tied to delayed social and problem-solving skillsContinue Reading
