How to Keep Your Kids Cozy and Safe by the Fireside
2017-01-01
All types of fireplaces — wood, gas and electric — are potential safety hazards, experts warnContinue Reading
For Kids With Kidney Disease, Race May Play Role in Outcomes
2016-12-29
Risk of death from kidney failure is 36 percent higher in black children than in whites, study findsContinue Reading
Fish Oil During Pregnancy May Cut Kids’ Asthma Risk
2016-12-29
High doses linked to 30 percent drop in children’s odds of developing the airway disease, study findsContinue Reading
Disabled Children Face Bullying Throughout School Years
2016-12-28
More must be done to teach them how to respond to aggression, researcher saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Watch Salt in Kids’ Diets
2016-12-28
Here’s what the Heart Association suggestsContinue Reading
Does Legalizing Pot Spur Kids to Try It?
2016-12-27
In 2 states studied, teens downplayed harms after recreational pot legalized; use increased in 1 stateContinue Reading
Health Care Spending for U.S. Kids Jumped 56 Percent in Less Than 20 Years
2016-12-27
Preventive services in childhood create healthier adults, researcher saysContinue Reading
Kids Landing in ERs After Drinking Parents’ E-Cig Nicotine Liquid
2016-12-27
In one case, a 6-year-old wound up in intensive careContinue Reading
Home Visits Can Help New Parents
2016-12-26
Study finds programs reduce ER trips and doctor appointmentsContinue Reading
Home Visits Can Help New Parents
2016-12-26
Study finds programs reduce ER trips and doctor appointmentsContinue Reading
‘Uncombable’ Hair? Maybe Genes Are to Blame
2016-12-23
Condition is rare, tends to ease with age and causes no harm, researchers sayContinue Reading
Managing Holiday Stress
2016-12-23
Focus on one thing at a time and try to give back when you can, experts adviseContinue Reading
Christmas Cords Pose Danger to Little Ones
2016-12-23
Holiday extension cords, wires not safe around curious tots, who put everything in their mouths, researchers sayContinue Reading