Number of Pregnant Women on Narcotic Painkillers, Heroin Doubles, Study Finds
2014-11-18
U.S. national data shows steady rise, and abuse may pose dangers to mother and baby, experts say
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Parents Want Children in Day Care to Be Vaccinated: Poll
2014-11-18
Three-quarters said they’d pull their kids out if others weren’t up to date on shotsContinue Reading
Home Cooking Helps Keep the Calories Down
2014-11-17
But veggies at school lunches get left on the plate, say researchers studying healthy eatingContinue Reading
Head Trauma in Abused Babies, Toddlers Can Have Lifelong Impact
2014-11-17
Shortened lifespan, disability often come in wake of these injuries, study finds
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Many Teens Suffer ‘Cyber’ Dating Abuse, Study Suggests
2014-11-17
Researcher said the participants were part of ‘high-risk’ populationContinue Reading
Preterm-Birth Complications Leading Global Killer of Young Children
2014-11-17
To mark World Prematurity Day on Monday, researchers announce $250 million to combat the problemContinue Reading
Mom’s Weight Might Influence Baby’s Earliest Development
2014-11-14
Overweight at conception linked to changes in embryo’s ability to grow properly, research suggestsContinue Reading
Medical Products Used With Preemies in Hospitals May Harm Them, Study Suggests
2014-11-13
Exposure to chemical used in tubing, catheters, bags far exceeds safe levels, may disrupt hormones, growthContinue Reading
Medical Products Used With Preemies in Hospitals May Harm Them, Study Suggests
2014-11-13
Exposure to chemical used in tubing, catheters, bags far exceeds safe levels, may disrupt hormones, growthContinue Reading
More Than One-Fifth of High School Students Smoke: CDC
2014-11-13
Experts say more regulation could stop young Americans from picking up the deadly habitContinue Reading
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Moms-to-Be Linked to Premature Births
2014-11-13
Low birth weight also more likely, researchers foundContinue Reading
Falls Leading Cause of Serious Head Trauma for Kids, Study Shows
2014-11-12
Seatbelts and bike helmets can help prevent severe head injuries, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Easing Your Child’s Bedtime Fears
2014-11-12
Offer reassurance, but don’t offer your bedContinue Reading