Could Surgery, Anesthesia While Very Young Hamper Kids' Development?
2011-10-03
Study suggests link for multiple procedures for those under 2, but more research neededContinue Reading
Some U.S. Parents Ignoring Vaccination Guidelines
2011-10-03
More than one in 10 opt to skip doses or delay shots, study foundContinue Reading
Kids Can Enjoy Halloween Candy, Still Protect Teeth
2011-10-02
Sugar creates the perfect breeding ground for bacteria that cause tooth decay, expert warnsContinue Reading
Keep Kids in Rear-Facing Car Seats Until Age 2
2011-10-01
Many parents think the first birthday is time to face front, but experts say it’s safer to waitContinue Reading
Obesity More Likely in 'Night-Owl' Kids
2011-09-30
Study shows youngsters who stay up late are more sedentary than early-to-bed typesContinue Reading
Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Headache
2011-09-30
Here’s a list of possible causesContinue Reading
Does Your Picky Eater Have a 'Feeding Disorder'?
2011-09-29
It’s normal for kids to resist new foods, but rejecting entire food groups may signal a problemContinue Reading
Brain Continues to Develop Beyond Adolescence
2011-09-29
Life experiences of young adulthood, such as going to college and starting careers, may drive the changes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Campus Smoking Bans May Help College Students Quit
2011-09-29
Tobacco use, support for smoking dropped even when ban was weakly enforced, study findsContinue Reading
Teens With Lots of Friends More Likely to Start Drinking: Study
2011-09-28
Limiting the size of kids’ social networks, more family bonding may delay alcohol useContinue Reading
Child Face Mask Approved to Help Prevent Spread of Germs
2011-09-28
In hospitals and other health care settingsContinue Reading
Number of U.S. Kids on ADHD Meds Keeps Rising
2011-09-28
But the rate of increase has slowed considerably since 1990s, study authors noteContinue Reading
Lung Function of Late Preemies May Improve With Age
2011-09-28
Infants born moderately premature seem to have improved lung function in teen years, study showsContinue Reading
Teen Drinking Most Influenced by Friends of Friends: Study
2011-09-28
The pals of your teenager’s new love have significant impact, researchers sayContinue Reading