Newer Epilepsy Meds Less Likely to Cause Birth Defects: Study
2011-05-17
Low overall risk of major birth defects with first-trimester exposure, researchers findContinue Reading
Parent's Fears Deprive Some Asthmatics of Flu Shot: Study
2011-05-17
Those who shun shots also less likely to know that flu can trigger breathing ills, survey findsContinue Reading
FDA Panels to Weigh Dosing Labels for Kids' OTC Fever Relievers
2011-05-17
Might better protect those under 2 who use products like Children’s Tylenol, experts sayContinue Reading
Binge Drinking Tied to Memory Loss in College Students: Study
2011-05-16
But researchers stress it’s not clear if there’s a direct connectionContinue Reading
Tonsil Removal Might Cure Bedwetting in Some Kids With Sleep Apnea
2011-05-16
Study shows additional benefit of the surgery for certain childrenContinue Reading
Kids Taking ADHD Drugs at Low Risk for Heart Problems: Study
2011-05-16
But industry-sponsored study doesn’t allay fears, one expert saysContinue Reading
Teens Who Drink Seem Drawn to Social Networking Sites
2011-05-13
Finding reflects youths’ experimenting with alcohol and the Internet, expert saysContinue Reading
Teaching Kids to Make Healthier Choices May Pay Off
2011-05-13
After 4-year program in Michigan middle school, health measures improved, study reportsContinue Reading
Teens Follow Mom's Lead on Tanning Beds
2011-05-13
If mothers use indoor tanning, daughters are more likely to as well, survey findsContinue Reading
School Systems Struggle With Lunchroom Costs
2011-05-13
Providing healthier foods, and teaching kids about them, may pose funding challengeContinue Reading
U.S. Pushes School Cafeterias Toward Healthier Offerings
2011-05-13
New federal rules call for less starch and fat, more grains and fresh fruitContinue Reading
U.S. Murder Toll From Guns Highest in Big Cities: CDC
2011-05-12
And the homicide rate was highest among children and teensContinue Reading
Desire to Please Parents Motivates Kids at School
2011-05-12
But study of U.S. and Chinese students finds sense of obligation wanes as American children ageContinue Reading
Young Children Can Access Earliest Memories, Study Finds
2011-05-12
Researchers say the very young may recall events from before age 2Continue Reading