Asthma Rates Similar Among Black Children in Urban, Rural Areas: Study
2015-04-09
Finding challenges theory that living in a city boosts risk of respiratory conditionContinue Reading
Brain Scans May Predict Language Skills in Kids With Autism
2015-04-09
But research is still preliminary, expert saysContinue Reading
Fewer U.S. Children Getting Melanoma: Study
2015-04-09
Researchers credit better education on risk of UV rays, changes in children’s playContinue Reading
Family Stress Linked to Teen Obesity in Study
2015-04-08
Efforts to keep childhood weight in check need to take home environment into account, researcher saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Bullying
2015-04-08
Emotional kids may be most vulnerableContinue Reading
Teen Use of Long-Term Contraception Rising, But Remains Low
2015-04-07
U.S. government report says implants and IUDs are effective and safe optionsContinue Reading
In Rare Cases, Kids Can Get Food Allergies From Donated Blood
2015-04-07
But these ‘transferred’ reactions clear up within a few months, experts sayContinue Reading
Placenta Test Measures Babies’ Exposure to Arsenic
2015-04-07
This type of screening seems as reliable as urine and toenail samples, study saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Should I Worry About My Child’s Weight?
2015-04-07
Here’s how it can affect healthContinue Reading
Teens Seen in ERs for Assault at Risk for Later Gun Violence: Study
2015-04-06
Researchers suggest emergency room might be best place to stop cycle of violenceContinue Reading
New Guidelines Would Greatly Boost Number of Young People on Statins
2015-04-06
Analysis finds 483,500 people aged 17 to 21 would get a cholesterol drug, based on NIH advisoryContinue Reading
Year-Round Baseball Leads to More Youth Injuries, Study Says
2015-04-04
Elbow ligament tears more common in South than NorthContinue Reading
Violent Video Games Don’t Influence Kids’ Behavior: Study
2015-04-03
It’s the amount of time spent gaming that has a greater impact, researchers contendContinue Reading