Poll: Many Americans Don’t See Their Kids as Overweight
2013-02-25
But national statistics contend that there’s an obesity epidemic among childrenContinue Reading
Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools
2013-02-25
‘Zero-tolerance’ policies don’t have the desired effect, American Academy of Pediatrics saysContinue Reading
Pediatrics Group Issues New Ear Infection Guidelines
2013-02-25
Less antibiotic use, added focus on pain control among key pointsContinue Reading
Without Laws, Many Tanning Salons Would Allow Kids: Study
2013-02-25
Missouri survey found operators often misrepresent indoor tanning as safe, even healthyContinue Reading
Experts Dispute Value of Checking Kids’ Blood Pressure
2013-02-25
Task force finds insufficient data to support testing, but others say it’s essentialContinue Reading
Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Headache
2013-02-25
Follow these tips to soothe the painContinue Reading
Food Allergies Tied to Impaired Growth in Kids
2013-02-25
Early study suggests that avoiding allergy triggers might be a factorContinue Reading
Childhood Allergies May Be Affected by Race, Genetics
2013-02-25
Early study found black toddlers more sensitive than whites to food allergens in particularContinue Reading
A Few Extra Pounds May Harm Lung Function in Black, Hispanic Kids
2013-02-22
Differences in body fat distribution could boost asthma rates in some minorities, study saysContinue Reading
Children Born With Heart Defects Show Growth Lags 3 Years Later
2013-02-22
Study found gaps in weight, length and head size compared to other kidsContinue Reading
Parents: Revealing Your Past Smoking, Pot Use May Not Help Your Kids
2013-02-22
Candid confessions might backfire, new study showsContinue Reading
‘Smarter Lunchroom’ May Lead to Healthier Choices
2013-02-22
Attractive positioning of fruits and veggies influences what kids eat, researchers findContinue Reading
Plastics Chemical BPA Common in ‘Preemie’ ICU: Study
2013-02-22
Banned in sippy cups and baby bottles, it’s present in hospital equipment; health risk unclearContinue Reading
Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
2013-02-21
10 deaths, 3 overdoses reported following removal of tonsils or adenoidsContinue Reading