On-time Use of Routine Vaccine Keeps Kids Out of Hospital
2014-02-25
Illnesses rose when measles-mumps-rubella shot was given out of order, Danish study foundContinue Reading
Cashiers May Absorb Controversial Chemical When Handling Receipts
2014-02-25
But, small report didn’t find increased BPA levels in people who wore glovesContinue Reading
U.S. Obesity Rate Shows Signs of Leveling Off
2014-02-25
CDC study finds very young children seem to be slimming down, but more older women are obeseContinue Reading
FDA Explores ‘3-Person’ Embryo Fertilization
2014-02-25
Meant to prevent genetic diseases in children, the procedure raises ethical issuesContinue Reading
Fever in 1st Trimester Might Raise Risk of Birth Defects
2014-02-25
Review found an association, but researchers noted women can safely take Tylenol to lower body tempContinue Reading
Use of Tylenol in Pregnancy Tied to Higher ADHD Risk in Child
2014-02-24
Risk increases with longer use, researchers say; experts caution the finding needs verificationContinue Reading
Kids’ Checkups Should Include Cholesterol, Depression Tests, Doctors Say
2014-02-24
HIV screening also recommended under revised American Academy of Pediatrics guidelinesContinue Reading
Pregnancy and Fever
2014-02-24
Are children born to mothers with a history of fever at an increased risk of birth defects?Continue Reading
Mysterious Polio-Like Illness Strikes Kids in California
2014-02-23
Only a small number of cases identified, experts say, with no clear common causeContinue Reading
Frequent School Moves May Harm Kids’ Mental Health
2014-02-23
Study of British preteens might have found increased risk of psychiatric symptomsContinue Reading
Students’ Health Habits Tied to School Success
2014-02-22
Fitness, nutrition, proper sleep and TV restrictions appeared to make a difference in study of city kidsContinue Reading
Family Conflicts Can Impair Child’s Brain Development: Study
2014-02-21
Early exposure to parental tension is a risk factor for later mental woes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Ob/Gyn Groups Issue Guidelines to Lower C-Section Rates
2014-02-19
The two organizations say first-time mothers should be allowed more time in laborContinue Reading