Kids Who Eat Fruits, Veggies May Cut Heart Risk
And threats to heart can be seen in children as young as 9, second study saysContinue Reading
Too Much Hygiene May Affect Immune System, Study Suggests
Antimicrobial used in many products such as soaps, toothpaste tied to raised allergy risks in kidsContinue Reading
Rate of Eating Disorders in Kids Keeps Rising
Anorexia and bulimia showing up more often in boys, minorities, experts reportContinue Reading
School Vending Machines Undermine Student Nutrition
Most carry junk food, which ups students’ sugar consumption, study showsContinue Reading
Identifying Cleft Palate Before Birth of Little Help to Parents
Study found that, outside of improving feeding, prenatal diagnosis didn’t change muchContinue Reading
Parents of Bullies Urged to Open Lines of Communication
Kids need to be taught, and reminded often, to treat others with respect, expert saysContinue Reading
Gun-Safety Talk a Safe Bet for All Families, Experts Say
Only 48% of parents without firearms have discussed gun safety with their kids, poll findsContinue Reading
No Link Between Heartburn Drugs and Birth Defects: Study
But experts still urge women to forgo non-essential medications during pregnancyContinue Reading
Women Taking Certain Epilepsy Drugs Can Safely Breast-Feed, Study Suggests
Findings could bring valuable guidance to new mothers, experts sayContinue Reading
Preparation Can Help Kids With Nut Allergies Travel Safely
Pack snacks, meds and sanitizing wipes to reduce likelihood of a reaction, expert suggestsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe While in a Playpen
Here are suggested precautionsContinue Reading
Toys Getting Safer, But Dangers Still Lurk: Report
U.S. watchdog group lists playthings that contain toxins or pose choking riskContinue Reading
For Autistic Kids, IQ May Not Predict School Achievement
About half did better and half did worse than their intelligence test scores would suggest, study findsContinue Reading














