CDC: 116 Cases of Zika in U.S. Residents in First 2 Months of Year
2016-03-18
Nearly all had a probable link to travel to a Zika-endemic area outside the United States, agency saysContinue Reading
Drug Used for Preemie Eye Disease Tied to Disabilities
2016-03-18
Babies given Avastin were far more likely to have neurological complications, study showsContinue Reading
Women Who’ve Battled Postpartum Depression Often Limit Family Size
2016-03-18
They’re unlikely to have more than two kids, researchers sayContinue Reading
Psychological Disorders Affect 1 in 7 U.S. Kids Under 9: CDC
2016-03-18
Parents’ mental health, lack of medical care contribute to disabilities, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Young Americans Support Gay Adoption: Survey
2016-03-17
But tolerance still varies between teens and 40-somethingsContinue Reading
Kids Who Aren’t Ready for Kindergarten May Suffer Long-Term Consequences
2016-03-16
Study finds such youngsters more likely to be held back, or even expelled by fourth gradeContinue Reading
Health Tip: Make Sure Your Child’s Car Seat Is Safe
2016-03-16
(HealthDay News) — The safest car seat for your child depends on factors including your child’s age and weight, and your particular car. The American Academy of Pediatrics says you should avoid any car seat that: Is older than the manufacturer’s recommended age of use. Lacks a manufacturer’s sticker thatContinue Reading
Scientists Assess Risk to Pregnant Women Infected With Zika
2016-03-15
A woman infected in 1st trimester has 1 in 100 chance of delivering baby with microcephaly, data suggestsContinue Reading
Repeat C-Section May Have No Long-Term Health Risk for Baby
2016-03-15
Scottish study finds no significant differences in learning disabilities, risk for various conditionsContinue Reading
Anxiety, Depression May Reduce Women’s Success With IVF: Study
2016-03-15
Researchers link these mental health problems to lower rates of pregnancy and live birthsContinue Reading
Mom’s Weight, Blood Sugar Levels May Affect Newborn’s Size
2016-03-15
Study found women who had more genes for obesity, high blood sugar levels tended to have heavier babiesContinue Reading
Two-Dose Chickenpox Shot Gets the Job Done, Study Shows
2016-03-14
Adding second shot at ages 4 to 6 is almost 100 percent effectiveContinue Reading
In Zika Fight, FDA Gives Tentative OK to Tests of Gene-Modified Mosquito
2016-03-11
Agency says testing the insects in Florida Keys poses little risk to people, animals and the environmentContinue Reading
In Zika Fight, FDA Gives Tentative OK to Tests of Gene-Modified Mosquito
2016-03-11
Agency says testing the insects in Florida Keys poses little risk to people, animals and the environmentContinue Reading