Vaccine Has Cut HPV Infection Rate in Teen Girls by Two-Thirds: Study
2016-02-22
Still, too few girls and boys getting vaccinated against the virus that causes cervical cancer, other malignancies, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Hospitals Offer Donor Breast Milk to Help Preemie Babies
2016-02-22
Practice may boost breast-feeding, reduce dangerous gut infections, study saysContinue Reading
Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy
2016-02-21
Oral health expert offers tips on preventing tooth decayContinue Reading
Check Newborns of Women Who Visited Zika-Prone Areas for Infection: CDC
2016-02-19
Advisory is for babies of any woman who’s been in such a locale within 2 weeks of delivery, experts sayContinue Reading
College-Age Binge Drinkers May Face Higher Blood Pressure
2016-02-19
Study found continued boozing was linked to elevated readings at age 24Continue Reading
Kids With Autism More Likely to Wander, Less Likely to Recognize Danger
2016-02-19
Researchers concerned about risks to children with developmental issues, as well as the stress on parentsContinue Reading
Obesity Can Send Kids’ Blood Pressure Soaring: Study
2016-02-19
Losing weight can bring it back in line, expert saysContinue Reading
Teething Makes Babies Cranky, But Not Sick: Review
2016-02-18
But if infant has a fever while first teeth break through gums, it most likely points to illness, doctors sayContinue Reading
Finding Suggests Zika Virus Can Move From Mother to Child During Pregnancy
2016-02-17
Discovery adds to signs it might have caused thousands of Brazilian babies to be born with birth defectContinue Reading
Prenatal Diet Rich in Vitamin D May Cut Allergy Risk in Kids: Study
2016-02-17
But supplements don’t offer the same protection, researchers sayContinue Reading
Extremely Small Preemies May Face Bullying, Mental Health Risks
2016-02-17
Long-term Canadian study followed participants until age 36Continue Reading
Do Benefits of City Gardening Outweigh Risks?
2016-02-16
Lead and other soil contaminants aren’t a concern for all vegetables, expert contendsContinue Reading
More Evidence That Poor Sleep Could Lower Teens’ Grades
2016-02-16
High school students who hit the sack before 11 p.m. had higher grades on average, research showsContinue Reading
Young People More Likely to Text While Driving If Friends Do: Study
2016-02-16
Safety campaigns should target social influences involved in distracted driving, researcher saysContinue Reading