Odds for C-Section May Depend on Hospital
2017-05-16
Consumer Reports finds rates vary from 7 to 64 percent across U.S.Continue Reading
Many Parents Underestimate Drowning Risks
2017-05-15
More than one-third surveyed would let child swim unsupervised in neighborhood or hotel poolContinue Reading
Fewer SIDS Deaths in U.S., But Gaps Among Racial Groups Remain
2017-05-15
Sudden infant deaths are twice as common for blacks as whites, study findsContinue Reading
Too Many Parents Say No to Helmets for Kids on Wheels
2017-05-10
Use of safety gear lags despite thousands of visits to U.S. hospitals each week, survey findsContinue Reading
‘Dr. Google’ May Undermine Parents’ Trust in Their Pediatrician
2017-05-05
Tell the doctor what info you saw online so your concerns can be addressed, study suggestsContinue Reading
Reasons Why Parents Should Be Wary of ’13 Reasons Why’
2017-05-04
Netflix series is too explicit in depicting teen suicide while leaving out key elements, mental health experts warnContinue Reading
A Toddler’s Screen Time Tied to Speech Delay
2017-05-04
Findings support American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on technology use by very young childrenContinue Reading
More Starring Roles for Booze in Kids’ Movies, Study Finds
2017-05-04
Drinking figured in 85 percent of the top children’s films over 2 decadesContinue Reading
When Grandparents Raise Grandkids, Are They Up to Date on Child Safety?
2017-05-04
Study found some lacked info on baby sleep positioning, proper fever reliefContinue Reading
Are Smartphones Helping or Harming Kids’ Mental Health?
2017-05-03
More use is linked to attention and behavior problems, but also less anxiety, study findsContinue Reading
Some Antibiotics Linked to Miscarriage Risk
2017-05-01
Study finds certain meds seem safer than others, but overall danger is low, researchers sayContinue Reading
Are Bullies Getting Run Out of U.S. Schools?
2017-05-01
Abuse rates dropped about 2 percent a year over a decade, survey findsContinue Reading