Chickenpox Vaccine May Wipe Out Related Deaths: Study
2011-07-25
U.S. mortality rate dropped from about 105 to just 14 in 2007, research showsContinue Reading
Parents Must Be Vigilant About Pool Safety
2011-07-24
Young children can drown in as little as 2 inches of water, experts warnContinue Reading
Summer Heat Holds Potential Danger for Young Athletes
2011-07-23
Keeping kids hydrated is most important safety measure, doctor advisesContinue Reading
Publicly Insured Kids May Get Less Comprehensive Care
2011-07-22
But most have a regular doctor, survey findsContinue Reading
Children Fare OK if Mom Works, Study Finds
2011-07-22
Kids appear best off when both parents are gainfully employed, U.K. researchers sayContinue Reading
Teens Face Own Battles When Parent Goes to War
2011-07-22
Boys at risk of substance abuse, girls more likely to become depressed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Breast-feeding for 6 Months or More Protects Against Asthma
2011-07-22
Children never breast-fed are more likely to develop symptoms of the disease, study showsContinue Reading
Survey Suggests 'Sexting' Rampant in College
2011-07-21
More than half have gotten sexual images on their phones, researcher saysContinue Reading
Epidemic of Obesity in U.S. Kids Began in Late '90s
2011-07-21
Reasons are unclear, but more media time, longer ‘transition’ to adulthood might be key, researcher saysContinue Reading
Preemies at Risk for Psychiatric Disorders as Teens, Study Contends
2011-07-20
Injuries suffered before or after birth linked to problems such as ADHD, say researchers, calling for more studiesContinue Reading
'Heat Dome' Continues to Throttle U.S.
2011-07-20
High temperatures and oppressive humidity pose health risks; doctor offers coping tipsContinue Reading
U.S. Panel Recommends Free Coverage of Birth Control
2011-07-19
That plus other services should be added to health care reform, Institute of Medicine saysContinue Reading
C-Section Rate in U.S. Climbs to All-Time High: Report
2011-07-19
Cesareans should not be performed for the convenience of a woman or her doctor, expert saysContinue Reading
