Vaccinating Schoolkids Cuts Flu in Communities: Study
2014-12-15
Infection rate went down among other population segments, such as preschoolers and adultsContinue Reading
E-Cigarette Use May Be Rising Among Teens
2014-12-15
Nearly one-third of those surveyed in Hawaii have tried the devicesContinue Reading
Mom, Put Down That Smartphone at Dinner
2014-12-12
Study finds mothers who are distracted by devices at mealtimes connect less well with kidsContinue Reading
Many Americans Still Haven’t Gotten a Flu Shot
2014-12-11
Health officials cite reports on the vaccine’s potentially limited effectivenessContinue Reading
Millions of U.S. Kids Still Can Buy ‘Harmful’ E-Cigarettes: CDC
2014-12-11
10 states, D.C. permit sales to children, report saysContinue Reading
More Young Adults Getting Preventive Care After Obamacare, Study Finds
2014-12-11
More people in early 20s getting blood pressure and routine health checksContinue Reading
Almost All U.S. Teens Are Sleep Deprived, Study Finds
2014-12-11
Too-early school start times are one big factor, experts sayContinue Reading
Almost Half of U.S. Kids Suffer Traumatic Stress, Study Shows
2014-12-11
Teaching adults in their lives how to heal may be best first step, researchers sayContinue Reading
For Young Kids, Too Little Sleep Linked to Later Obesity
2014-12-11
Sleep issues, such as sleep apnea, also associated with excess weight, study findsContinue Reading
Raised Asthma Risk Seen for Toddlers Who Share Bed With Parents
2014-12-11
But researchers weren’t able to show why the association was foundContinue Reading
Having Eczema Won’t Make You Shorter
2014-12-10
Though a few kids who also have sleep trouble may grow slower, study saysContinue Reading
Having Eczema Won’t Make You Shorter
2014-12-10
Though a few kids who also have sleep trouble may grow slower, study saysContinue Reading
Prenatal Exposure to Common Chemicals Linked to Lower IQs in Study
2014-12-10
Children’s IQs were about 7 points lower among mothers with the highest exposures
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Brain Inflammation a Hallmark of Autism, Study Shows
2014-12-10
But researchers stress it does not cause developmental disorderContinue Reading