U.S. Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 88 Children, CDC Reports
2012-03-29
Boys have even higher risk; experts say part of increase may be due to better diagnosisContinue Reading
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report
2012-03-28
But incidence of cancers linked to obesity increasing, researchers findContinue Reading
High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Kids' Asthma Drugs Could Pose Dangers
2012-03-27
Study suggests steeper co-pays reduce medication use in insured childrenContinue Reading
Heart Screenings Yield More False-Positives Among Black Athletes
2012-03-27
Race-specific screening criteria needed, researchers sayContinue Reading
People With Autism May Be Better at Processing Information
2012-03-26
Small study suggests this ability might be an advantage in IT careersContinue Reading
Teen Girl Drivers Likelier to Use Electronic Devices: Study
2012-03-26
In-car videos showed more girls using cellphones, grooming, eating behind the wheelContinue Reading
Bed-Sharing, Smoking Play Role in Sudden Infant Death
2012-03-26
Tummy sleeping still top cause, but other risk factors are culprits, too, research showsContinue Reading
1 in 5 Pharmacies Hinders Teens' Access to 'Morning-After' Pill: Study
2012-03-26
Whether they deliberately mislead callers or simply don’t know the law is unclearContinue Reading
Health Tip: Watch for Choking Hazards
2012-03-26
Don’t offer these foods to your baby or toddlerContinue Reading
Caring Teachers May Help Keep Kids From Trying Alcohol, Drugs
2012-03-23
Study suggests feeling close to a teacher may make a difference for kidsContinue Reading
ADHD Diagnosis Rates Rose Sharply in Past Decade
2012-03-23
Study also finds more children seeing psychiatrists for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorderContinue Reading
Study Might Explain Brain Overgrowth Seen in Autism
2012-03-23
Abnormalities found in DNA, RNA that regulate brain cell growthContinue Reading
Vacationing With a Wanderer Demands Planning
2012-03-23
One mother took a picture of her son every morning so if he got lost she could show people what he was wearing that dayContinue Reading
When a Child With Autism Wanders, It's Crucial to Stay a Step Ahead
2012-03-23
No locks, alarms, tracking devices can guarantee parents complete peace of mindContinue Reading