More Kids Opting Out of School-Required Vaccinations: Study
2012-09-19
Parents more likely to have requirements waived in states with easy or philosophical exemption policiesContinue Reading
Childhood Trauma Linked to Later Stroke Risk
2012-09-19
Study sees relationship between emotional neglect, physical illness in adulthoodContinue Reading
Drug Shows Promise Against Fragile X Syndrome, Possibly Autism
2012-09-19
Scientists say preliminary findings show it might help social withdrawalContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Seems to Harm Baby, Too
2012-09-19
Newborns’ brain development shows effects of mothers’ exposure to passive smoke, researchers sayContinue Reading
More U.S. Kids Prescribed Off-Label Antipsychotics: Study
2012-09-18
Use is particularly high among children with ADHD or conduct disorder, study showsContinue Reading
Report: 39 States on Pace for Obesity Rates Above 50%
2012-09-18
Costs in diabetes, heart disease, health care dollars will skyrocket if current trends go uncheckedContinue Reading
BPA in Food Packaging Tied to Child Obesity: Study
2012-09-18
However, it’s not proven that the chemical causes increased weightContinue Reading
Aerobic Exercise Cuts Kids' Diabetes Risk: Study
2012-09-18
Just 20 minutes a day improved insulin resistance of overweight childrenContinue Reading
Vitamin D in Pregnancy Critical for Brain Development, Study Says
2012-09-17
Babies whose mothers had adequate levels appeared to do better on mental, motor testsContinue Reading
'Sexting' May Go Hand-in-Hand With Unprotected Sex Among Teens
2012-09-17
Study found association with other forms of sexual risk-taking among high school studentsContinue Reading
Too Much Salt Might Harm Kids' Health: Study
2012-09-17
High intake may lead to rise in blood pressure, especially in overweight childrenContinue Reading
At-Home Moms Cook, Shop, Play More With Kids: Study
2012-09-16
But working mothers can still take steps to make sure kids eat right, keep active, expert advisesContinue Reading