Young Athletes’ Concussions Often Unreported: Report
2013-10-30
Helmets provide no protection from these serious head injuries, experts say
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Think You Know What Your Child’s Up to Online? Think Again
2013-10-30
Parents underestimate exposure to bullying, sexual content, survey findsContinue Reading
Halloween Treats Can Spook Kids’ Teeth
2013-10-30
Dentists offer cavity-prevention tipsContinue Reading
Suicide a Risk for Young Cancer Patients, Study Finds
2013-10-30
Teens, young adults should be assessed, monitored after diagnosis, researchers sayContinue Reading
E-Cigarettes May Not Be Gateway to Smoking: Study
2013-10-29
It found few teens go on to smoke cigarettes, use other kinds of tobacco after ‘vaping’Continue Reading
Obese Teens Eat Up Fast-Food Hype, Study Says
2013-10-29
Advertising messages more likely to reach overweight TV watchers than their slimmer peersContinue Reading
Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips From an ER Doc
2013-10-29
Flashlights, reflective tape and large groups can help keep kids safeContinue Reading
Sunny Regions Reflect Lower ADHD Rates: Study
2013-10-29
Researchers wonder whether sunlight protects children, adults from distracted behaviorContinue Reading
Overuse Injuries May Rise When Kids Specialize in One Sport
2013-10-29
Spending more time in free play reduces injury odds, study finds
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Poverty May Harm a Child’s Brain Development, Study Suggests
2013-10-29
As stressors rose, key structures tied to memory shrank in size, researchers foundContinue Reading
More Weight Gain in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Autism Risk for Kids: Study
2013-10-28
However, this doesn’t mean more weight causes neurodevelopmental disorder, authors stressContinue Reading
Help Your Children Manage Media Use, Experts Urge
2013-10-28
Smartphones, social media and TV take up large chunks of most kids’ daysContinue Reading
There Is No Safer Football Helmet for Kids: Study
2013-10-28
Researchers compared high-tech helmets to standard gear for concussion protectionContinue Reading
Study of Male Birth Defect Lets Pesticides Off the Hook — for Now
2013-10-28
Hypospadias occurs in about five of every 1,000 baby boysContinue Reading