Heat Waves Tied to Higher Rates of Early-Term Deliveries
2014-04-08
Canadian study found odds of birth at 37-38 weeks rose during 90-degree spells
Too Many Younger Teens Still Getting Pregnant: CDC
2014-04-08
Girls aged 15 to 17 account for about one-quarter of teen births, report shows
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Health Tip: Know the Hazards of Lead
2014-04-08
It’s particularly dangerous during childhood and pregnancy
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Aspirin Advised for Women at High Risk for Pregnancy Complication
2014-04-07
Low daily dose helps protect against preeclampsia, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force saysContinue Reading
More U.S. Children Severely Obese, Study Says
2014-04-07
Report, which conflicts with recent CDC review, finds growing number of kids likely to suffer serious health problemsContinue Reading
Stress Hormone May Drive Risk-Taking by Teen Motorists
2014-04-07
Study found those with lower cortisol levels were more likely to crashContinue Reading
Kids’ Concussions Defined by Where They Live, Study Finds
2014-04-07
Sports fell more city children; motorized vehicles a danger in the countryContinue Reading
Could Dads’ Obesity Raise Autism Risk for Kids?
2014-04-07
Study finds slight increase linked to weight of fathers, not mothersContinue Reading
Having Kids Walk to School Comes With Risks, Benefits
2014-04-07
Added physical activity is healthy for youngsters, but traffic poses danger, study findsContinue Reading
Childhood Obesity Adds Nearly $20K to Lifetime Medical Costs: Study
2014-04-07
Losing weight while young may help kids lower future health care expenses, researcher saysContinue Reading
Teens’ Screen Time May Affect Their Bone Health: Study
2014-04-04
Researchers in Norway found contrasting bone density results in boys, girlsContinue Reading
Spotting Cause of Newborn Brain Injury Could Aid Prevention, Report Says
2014-04-03
Some cases of neonatal encephalopathy may be preventableContinue Reading
More Evidence That Probiotics Won’t Ease Baby’s Colic
2014-04-01
Parents gave Lactobacillus reuteri to colicky infants in study