Children Benefit From Early Dose of Measles Vaccine, Study Finds
2013-10-15
Kids vaccinated at 1 year to 15 months of age have lower risk of fever, seizures, researchers sayContinue Reading
Lower Smog Levels Tied to Lower Birth Weights
2013-10-15
Pregnant women’s exposure to air pollution from traffic, industry still too high, European study findsContinue Reading
Overweight Teen Years Tied to Later Cancer Risk
2013-10-14
Study found too much weight may be connected to esophageal diseaseContinue Reading
Irregular Bedtimes Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids: Study
2013-10-14
But, setting a consistent bedtime can get children back on track, researcher saysContinue Reading
Bullet Wounds Kill 8 Percent of U.S. Kids Treated at ERs
2013-10-14
That’s a higher level of serious injury and death than any other cause, even car accidents, study findsContinue Reading
Bedtime and Bad Behavior
2013-10-14
A regular bedtime may help put childhood behavioral problems to rest.Continue Reading
Cafeteria Debit Cards Linked to Less-Healthy School Lunches
2013-10-11
Study found kids consume more calories when cash isn’t a lunch-line optionContinue Reading
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe in a Carrier
2013-10-11
Make sure it’s used properly and fits well
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High Blood Pressure Common Among Overweight Kids
2013-10-10
Pediatricians should be vigilant about screening, researcher saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Help Children Quit Thumb Sucking
2013-10-10
Praise them when they don’t do itContinue Reading
Depression During Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Psychiatric Trouble in Kids
2013-10-09
Researcher says finding suggests the condition should be treated in expectant momsContinue Reading
Early Puberty Tied to Higher Odds of Substance Use in Teens: Survey
2013-10-09
Tobacco, marijuana and alcohol use addressedContinue Reading
A Nurse Who Lends an Ear May Ease Anxiety in Moms of Preemies
2013-10-08
Private talk sessions with a NICU nurse improved new mothers’ depression, self-esteemContinue Reading