Many Kids Seen in ER Have High Blood Pressure
2011-12-07
Could mean children are scared and upset, but may signal more serious issues, researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Health Secretary Says 'No' to Morning-After Pill for Younger Teens
2011-12-07
FDA was ready to make Plan B available to girls under 16 without a prescriptionContinue Reading
Steroids May Boost Survival for Very Preemie Babies
2011-12-06
New study also found reduced risk of brain injury for preterm infantsContinue Reading
If Parents Drink and Drive, Their Kids May Too: Study
2011-12-06
Teens’ risk for motoring under the influence rose with parents’ bad example, researchers foundContinue Reading
Vitamin D Levels Tied to Diabetes Risk in Obese Kids
2011-12-06
Low levels were associated with more insulin resistance, study foundContinue Reading
Research With Worms May Shed Light on Women's Fertility
2011-12-06
Egg cells aged earlier than body cells in roundworms, study foundContinue Reading
Most Doctors Don't Tell Parents Kids Are Overweight
2011-12-06
Or health care providers are speaking up, but message isn’t sticking, study findsContinue Reading
Health Officials Urge Americans: Get Your Flu Shot Now
2011-12-05
Vaccine supplies are still ample, but could start to run short, CDC saysContinue Reading
Abuse in Childhood May Alter Teen Brain
2011-12-05
Study found reductions in ‘gray matter,’ with changes differing by genderContinue Reading
U.S. School Kids Often Miss Out on Recess, Study Finds
2011-12-05
Researchers urge mandated physical education, recess to give kids time for physical activityContinue Reading
Teen 'Sexting' Might Be Less Common Than Feared
2011-12-05
But emotional, legal fallout can still occur, studies findContinue Reading
More Children Using Preventive Asthma Drugs: Study
2011-12-05
Minorities and uninsured had lower use of these medications, researchers sayContinue Reading
Kids With Epilepsy Should Get Screened for Autism, Developmental Delays
2011-12-05
The conditions often occur in the same child, experts sayContinue Reading
Autistic Teens With Epilepsy Often Light-Sensitive
2011-12-05
Incidence is roughly 30 percent among teens with both conditions, study findsContinue Reading