Schools in Most States Skimp on Phys Ed, Study Finds
2016-04-08
Only Oregon and D.C. require recommended amount of physical activity; many states withhold it or use it as punishmentContinue Reading
Better Sleep May Boost Young Students’ Grades
2016-04-08
Elementary school program designed to improve sleep habits led to improved report cards, study foundContinue Reading
Mom’s Obesity, Diabetes May Spur Fetus to Grow Too Fast
2016-04-07
Finding suggests doctors might want to screen at-risk women soonerContinue Reading
Sleepy Teens Are Risk-Taking Teens
2016-04-07
Sleep deprivation leads to unsafe behaviors, CDC researchers say
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Sleepy Teens Are Risk-Taking Teens
2016-04-07
Sleep deprivation leads to unsafe behaviors, CDC researchers say
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Preschoolers’ Diets Improved After Federal Food Voucher Changes: Study
2016-04-07
More fruits, veggies, whole grains and low-fat milk were added to nutrition program for poor in 2009Continue Reading
Short Gap Between Pregnancies Tied to Higher Autism Risk?
2016-04-07
Data review can’t prove cause-and-effect, but suggests that ideal spacing between children is 2 to 5 yearsContinue Reading
Study Sees No Link Between Common Epilepsy Drug, Certain Birth Defects
2016-04-06
Large review found no greater risk of clubfoot, cleft palate, in babies of moms-to-be who used lamotrigineContinue Reading
Study Sees No Link Between Common Epilepsy Drug, Certain Birth Defects
2016-04-06
Large review found no greater risk of clubfoot, cleft palate, in babies of moms-to-be who used lamotrigineContinue Reading
Restaurants Cut Calories in Kids’ Meals, Study Finds
2016-04-06
But salt and fat still a concern, expert saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Is Your Child Ready for Potty Training?
2016-04-06
Motor and language skills are a must
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Pot Use During Pregnancy Tied to Low Birth Weight Babies
2016-04-05
Study also finds raised risk of newborns needing intensive care, but it doesn’t prove cause-and-effectContinue Reading
Caring for Baby’s Teeth Starts Before Birth
2016-04-05
Expert shares timeline for child’s dental healthContinue Reading
Health Tip: Your Extracurricular Teen
2016-04-05
Are after-school activities causing stress?
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