Psychological Disorders Affect 1 in 7 U.S. Kids Under 9: CDC
2016-03-18
Parents’ mental health, lack of medical care contribute to disabilities, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Healthy Foods Offered in School Lunches, Study Finds
2016-03-17
But some parts of the country are further ahead than othersContinue Reading
More Young Americans Support Gay Adoption: Survey
2016-03-17
But tolerance still varies between teens and 40-somethingsContinue Reading
School Breakfast Programs Vital, Even if Some Kids Also Eat at Home
2016-03-17
Skipping the morning meal was tied to higher weight in study of middle schoolersContinue Reading
Kids Who Aren’t Ready for Kindergarten May Suffer Long-Term Consequences
2016-03-16
Study finds such youngsters more likely to be held back, or even expelled by fourth gradeContinue Reading
Antibiotic Resistance Common in Kids’ Urinary Tract Infections
2016-03-16
Researchers say threat is worrisome because children are at high risk of kidney complicationsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Make Sure Your Child’s Car Seat Is Safe
2016-03-16
(HealthDay News) — The safest car seat for your child depends on factors including your child’s age and weight, and your particular car. The American Academy of Pediatrics says you should avoid any car seat that: Is older than the manufacturer’s recommended age of use. Lacks a manufacturer’s sticker thatContinue Reading
Scientists Assess Risk to Pregnant Women Infected With Zika
2016-03-15
A woman infected in 1st trimester has 1 in 100 chance of delivering baby with microcephaly, data suggestsContinue Reading
Repeat C-Section May Have No Long-Term Health Risk for Baby
2016-03-15
Scottish study finds no significant differences in learning disabilities, risk for various conditionsContinue Reading
Good Sleep Habits Ready Kids for School Success
2016-03-15
Those who still have trouble by age 5 are more apt to have classroom outbursts, researcher findsContinue Reading
Could Too Much Cellphone Time Signal Anxiety, Depression?
2016-03-15
Some college students use their mobile device as a ‘security blanket,’ study saysContinue Reading
School-Based ‘Overweight Warnings’ May Not Keep Girls Slim
2016-03-14
NYC study found no effect for students at or near the cutoff for being overweightContinue Reading
School-Based ‘Overweight Warnings’ May Not Keep Girls Slim
2016-03-14
NYC study found no effect for students at or near the cutoff for being overweightContinue Reading
Stomach Troubles Not Linked to Autism, Study Finds
2016-03-14
Gastrointestinal problems don’t cause the disorder, researcher saysContinue Reading