Pediatricians’ Group Opposes Legal Marijuana
2015-01-26
American Academy of Pediatrics says drug has potential to harm childrenContinue Reading
Watch Out for Falling Icicles
2015-01-25
Winter’s hazards aren’t all underfoot, doctor warnsContinue Reading
Many U.S. Girls Aren’t Getting HPV Vaccine, Study Finds
2015-01-23
Researchers note that CDC recommends vaccination at age 11 or 12Continue Reading
Many Parents Too Quick to Switch Child Car Seats, Study Finds
2015-01-23
Front-facing models unsafe before age 2, experts sayContinue Reading
School Sports Costs Leave Some Students on Sidelines
2015-01-22
Only one-third of kids from families making less than $60,000 play on teamsContinue Reading
Study Hints That ‘Video Feedback’ Therapy May Help Curb Autism
2015-01-22
Research suggests an effect for at-risk babies, but more study is needed, expert saysContinue Reading
More Extreme Preemies Are Surviving, Study Finds
2015-01-21
But 25 percent still die, pointing to need for better pregnancy interventions, doctors sayContinue Reading
Could Nutrients in Fish Shield Fetus From Mercury’s Harms?
2015-01-21
No developmental problems seen in kids of frequent seafood eaters from Seychelles islands, study saysContinue Reading
Better Outcomes for Children Born With Fertility Treatments
2015-01-20
Implanting just one embryo a significant factor in the change, study author saysContinue Reading
Researchers Rethink Inner-City Asthma Theory
2015-01-20
Poverty, race, ethnicity are more accurate predictors, study saysContinue Reading
TV Alcohol Ads Tied to Problem Drinking for Teens, Study Finds
2015-01-19
Researchers saw correlation between the commercials and drinking initiation, binge drinkingContinue Reading
Those With Autism May Have Unique Brain Connections, Study Shows
2015-01-19
Brains of people without the disorder show similar patterns, possibly because of shared social experiencesContinue Reading
Vaccine Opponents Often Cluster in Communities
2015-01-19
California study found certain areas have high numbers of parents who forgo immunizing kidsContinue Reading
Family Income, Expectations Tied to Kindergarten Performance
2015-01-19
Kids scored better overall when their parents focused more on reading, computer use and preschoolContinue Reading