Little Cigars Liked by Teens Are Still ‘Candy-Flavored Tobacco’: Report
2014-05-07
Researchers found some of the cigars, which are unregulated by FDA, had more chemical flavoring than candy or Kool-AidContinue Reading
Health Tip: Understanding Childhood Obesity
2014-05-07
Why extra weight is dangerousContinue Reading
Mom-to-Be’s TV Habits Might Affect Her Child’s Weight: Study
2014-05-06
Watching during mealtime, infant feedings may set stage for childhood obesityContinue Reading
Kids With ADHD May Also Suffer Family Troubles
2014-05-06
Study found they were more likely to come from homes affected by poverty, divorce, substance abuseContinue Reading
Doctors Should Give Toddlers Fluoride Treatments: U.S. Task Force
2014-05-06
Expert panel says primary care physicians should help in effort to prevent cavities in young children
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Skills Like Walking, Talking Don’t Come Easily for Minority Kids With Autism
2014-05-06
Phenomenon occurs twice as often in black children, 1.5 times more in Hispanics than in whites: studyContinue Reading
Could Energy Drinks Be Wrong Choice for Some Teens?
2014-05-06
Unhealthy behaviors may be more common in those who consume the beverages, research suggestsContinue Reading
Hard Work Propels Asian-American Students to Head of Class: Study
2014-05-05
Reading, math tests showed little difference in innate abilities compared to whites, other minoritiesContinue Reading
Despite Childhood Obesity Epidemic, Few Kids Tested for Cholesterol
2014-05-05
Study found that less that 4 percent had their blood levels tested, countering recent guidelinesContinue Reading
In Crashes That Kill Children, It’s Their Driver Who’s Often Drunk
2014-05-05
Finding highlights need for additional penalties for those convicted of drunk driving with a child passenger, MADD saysContinue Reading
Disease Outbreaks May Not Change Minds of Vaccine Opponents
2014-05-05
Study of whooping cough epidemic in Washington state found no rise in immunization of babies
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Baby Teeth and Fluoride
2014-05-05
When should children start receiving fluoride treatment? The U.S. Preventive Task Force issues new recommendations.Continue Reading
Many Bullied Teens Carry Weapons to School, Study Finds
2014-05-04
Better efforts needed to help victims before they retaliate with guns, knives, researchers sayContinue Reading