Fewer Young Americans Smoking, Survey Finds
2012-05-17
Rates have dropped since 2004, but 1 in 12 teens, one-third of young adults still light upContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Helps Fight Some Childhood Cancers, Study Finds
2012-05-17
Targeted therapy is effective, has few side effects, but larger trials needed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Head Blows May Hamper Learning in College Athletes
2012-05-16
Some football, hockey players show postseason decline, study findsContinue Reading
CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids
2012-05-16
Cutting the safe blood level of the metal in children is long overdue, advocates sayContinue Reading
Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism
2012-05-16
Some show subtle developmental delays, study findsContinue Reading
Many Parents of Kids With Autism Don't Put Faith in Pediatricians
2012-05-16
Researchers say pediatricians also don’t feel knowledgeable enough to guide families on treatmentsContinue Reading
Could Nasal Spray of 'Love Hormone' Treat Autism?
2012-05-16
Preliminary study of 7 children saw more activity in ‘social’ areas of the brainContinue Reading
Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk
2012-05-16
Geared toward siblings of kids with the disorder, but experts question precision of the examContinue Reading
Two-Drug Combo Helps Teens With Migraines
2012-05-15
Many doctors already prescribe Treximet off-label to this age group, expert saysContinue Reading
Employment Prospects Dim for Young Adults With Autism
2012-05-14
Study found fewer worked after high school, compared to others with disabilitiesContinue Reading
'Button' Batteries Sending More Kids to ER: Study
2012-05-14
Emergency visits for accidental swallowing have doubledContinue Reading
Baby Bottles, Pacifiers, Sippy Cups Can Injure
2012-05-14
Nationwide survey of ER visits revealed rates of cuts and bruises for infants, toddlersContinue Reading
Does Your Child Have Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?
2012-05-12
Expert describes how parents can tell the differenceContinue Reading
Sooner Is Better for Controlling Obese Kids' Weight: Study
2012-05-11
Behavioral therapy more effective in youngsters than teens, Swedish research suggestsContinue Reading