Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood
2013-04-04
Mineral has been linked to learning and behavioral problems, CDC saysContinue Reading
Common Asphalt Sealant May Raise Cancer Risks
2013-04-04
Small study looked at coal-tar sealcoat and exposure to ‘PAH’ chemical compoundContinue Reading
More U.S. Couples Living Together Instead of Marrying, CDC Finds
2013-04-04
And more women getting pregnant while cohabitingContinue Reading
Melanoma Rates Rising in U.S. Children
2013-04-03
Deadly skin cancer still rare in kids, but long-term study found 2 percent yearly increase among whitesContinue Reading
Repeat Births by Teen Girls Still Too High: CDC
2013-04-02
20 percent are repeat births and these babies face health risks, agency saysContinue Reading
Chickenpox Shot Provides Long-Term Protection, Study Finds
2013-04-02
Effectiveness did not wane over 14 yearsContinue Reading
Child’s Cancer Often Causes Parents Severe Distress: Study
2013-04-02
Odds of recovery, pain and finances are major worriesContinue Reading
Many U.S. Teens Have Poor Health Habits
2013-04-01
Bad diet, lack of exercise raise odds for later heart disease, experts warnContinue Reading
Consensual Sex Typically Doesn’t Begin Before Teen Years, Study Finds
2013-04-01
Surveys find sexual intercourse, pregnancy more common at 14 and olderContinue Reading
One in 10 U.S. Kids Diagnosed With ADHD: Report
2013-04-01
But many children who get diagnosis may not really have the condition, experts sayContinue Reading
Parents Will Push for Medication, Even If Doc Says Not Needed
2013-04-01
Survey dealt with hypothetical diagnosis of digestive disorder in young childContinue Reading
Parent-Focused Classes May Help Tots at Risk for ADHD
2013-04-01
Programs try to promote positive relationship between parent and childContinue Reading
Hot Tap Water May Pose Scalding Hazard
2013-03-31
Study found temperatures often set higher than safety standardContinue Reading
Kids of Better-Educated Parents Have Healthier Diets: Study
2013-03-31
European research compared nutritional choices such as fruits and veggies, sugary drinksContinue Reading