Annual Report on U.S. Kids' Health a Mixed Bag
2012-07-13
There are fewer infant deaths and preterm births, but more kids live in poverty, government findsContinue Reading
Obesity Alone May Not Hurt Kids' Classroom Performance
2012-07-13
Study suggests that socioeconomic, genetic factors have greater effectContinue Reading
Health Tip: Use Caution Before Giving Cough Medicine to Kids
2012-07-13
Make sure the pediatrician approvesContinue Reading
Babies Born to Obese Mothers May Have Low Iron: Study
2012-07-12
Iron deficiency at birth can lead to developmental delaysContinue Reading
Gene Mutation Linked to Facial, Skull Abnormalities
2012-07-12
Seems to play a role in brain-cell survival, but more research is needed, scientists sayContinue Reading
Disabled Kids 4 Times More Likely to Suffer Violence: Study
2012-07-12
Children with mental, intellectual disabilities at greatest risk for sexual abuse, analysis showsContinue Reading
Caffeine in Pregnancy Won't Harm Offspring: Study
2012-07-12
But too much of the stimulant might still be dangerous, other experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Poor Air Quality Affects Kids With Asthma
2012-07-11
You should limit their time outsideContinue Reading
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Safe for Expectant Moms, Offspring: Study
2012-07-10
Second study reports slight increase in Guillain-Barre syndrome after vaccinationContinue Reading
Math Anxiety Takes Bigger Toll on Girls: Study
2012-07-10
But overall they perform as well as boys in the subject, British researchers foundContinue Reading
Kids' Track Injuries Surge in US
2012-07-10
As participation grows, accident rate poses a hurdleContinue Reading
Teens' Lifestyle Choices Affect Their Blood Pressure
2012-07-10
Australian study found more hypertension risk in boys who drink, girls who use birth control pillsContinue Reading
Teach Prescribers About Dangers of Long-Acting Pain Meds: FDA
2012-07-09
Abuse, misuse, deaths from narcotic painkillers on the riseContinue Reading
Uncircumcised Boys at Higher Risk for Infection: Study
2012-07-09
Visibility of urethral opening makes no difference, researchers foundContinue Reading