Autism and GI Issues
2014-04-28
Children with autism spectrum disorder face a higher than average risk for gastrointestinal problems, new research finds.Continue Reading
Keep Prescription Drugs Secure From Teens: Expert
2014-04-25
Too often, addiction and abuse begin at home, he warnsContinue Reading
Kids’ Happiness Doesn’t Depend on 2 Natural Parents, Says Study
2014-04-25
Relationship quality key, not whether you live with stepparent, single parent or 2 natural parentsContinue Reading
FDA Warns Against Bogus Autism Treatments
2014-04-25
Consumers should beware of false, misleading claims, says agency, which has issued warnings to makersContinue Reading
ADHD Drug Ritalin Boosted Self-Control in Tests
2014-04-25
Researchers think manipulating brain chemicals might help people stick to a diet or boring tasksContinue Reading
Severe Obesity in Teens Tied to Possible Kidney Problems
2014-04-25
Study looked at young patients planning to undergo weight-loss surgeryContinue Reading
Legalizing Medical Marijuana Doesn’t Raise Teen Pot Use, Study Says
2014-04-25
Although a fifth of teens say they use pot, laws around medical use aren’t a factor, research showsContinue Reading
FDA Advisers: Ban Use of Behavior-Modifying ‘Shock Devices’
2014-04-25
The controversial tools are used on emotionally disabled kids at a Mass. facilityContinue Reading
Measles on Upswing Despite Vaccines’ Effectiveness: CDC
2014-04-24
Vaccination has saved thousands of lives, report says, but outbreaks occurring as some people opt out
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Guidelines Aim to Detect More Congenital Heart Defects in Womb
2014-04-24
Picking up problems before birth allows for earlier monitoring, planning, American Heart Association saysContinue Reading
Bullying Rates Drop Among American Teens: Study
2014-04-24
Surveys taken over 10-year period showed roughly half as many kids were instigatorsContinue Reading
FDA Reconsiders Behavior-Modifying ‘Shock Devices’
2014-04-24
Agency meets Thursday to discuss outlawing tools used on emotionally disabled kidsContinue Reading
Kids’ Genetic Risk for Obesity Rises With Age, Study Finds
2014-04-24
Between ages 4 and 10, genes seem to play increasing role in how big kids will growContinue Reading
1 in 13 U.S. Schoolkids Takes Psych Meds: Report
2014-04-24
More than half of parents said the drugs are helpfulContinue Reading