Stroke During Childhood May Raise Risk for Epilepsy, Study Says
2013-02-07
Practitioners have ‘concrete numbers’ to give to familiesContinue Reading
Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child’s ADHD Risk
2013-02-07
Study found kids who were exposed to one or both before the age of 3 were more likely to be diagnosed by 6Continue Reading
Some Whooping Cough Strains Now Outsmarting Vaccine
2013-02-06
Current vaccine is still best protection against the disease, experts sayContinue Reading
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Tinier Babies
2013-02-06
International study looked at more than 3 million birthsContinue Reading
Diabetes Drug May Offer ‘Modest’ Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens: Study
2013-02-05
Byetta users showed small improvement, but drug is pricey and has side effectsContinue Reading
Needed: Recruits of All Ages for Medical Research
2013-02-04
Lack of awareness limits participation, study findsContinue Reading
Girls’ Peers, Not Media, May Exert Most Pressure to Be Thin
2013-02-04
Study looked at unhappiness with body image, feelings of inferiorityContinue Reading
For Most Bullied Gay Kids, Things Do ‘Get Better,’ Study Finds
2013-02-04
While gay British teens more likely to be bullied in school, situation improved by young adulthoodContinue Reading
School Bullies Often Popular, Survey Finds
2013-02-01
Middle school students reported that the same kids who were ‘cool’ were also the most aggressiveContinue Reading
Flu Still Widespread but Easing in Some States: CDC
2013-02-01
45 children have died from flu this season; seniors also especially vulnerableContinue Reading
Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds
2013-02-01
Says highly caffeinated beverages can cause heart problems, especially when combined with alcoholContinue Reading
Chips, Sodas Out, Healthier Fare In With New School Snack Rules
2013-02-01
USDA’s proposals go beyond school meals to vending machinesContinue Reading
Kids’ Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan
2013-02-01
Assessing 7 factors in ER can limit unnecessary radiation exposure, researchers sayContinue Reading