Youngest Child Often Not as Small as Mother Thinks
2013-12-16
Study might explain why ‘baby of the family’ label persistsContinue Reading
Bad Night’s Sleep May Raise Blood Pressure in Kids
2013-12-16
Study from China followed normal-weight teens, and found a slight increase in pressureContinue Reading
Doctors Warn Against Raw Milk for Kids, Pregnant Women
2013-12-16
Policy statement from pediatricians’ group bolstered by Minnesota study on foodborne illnessContinue Reading
Tips for Stress-Free Winter Breaks With College Kids
2013-12-13
Here’s how parents can adapt when students come homeContinue Reading
Could Longer Maternity Leave Prevent Postpartum Depression?
2013-12-13
Study of 800 women found higher symptom rates with shorter leavesContinue Reading
Kids’ Movies Deliver Mixed Messages on Eating, Obesity
2013-12-12
Films condemn obesity, but ‘glamorize’ inactivity, study findsContinue Reading
Will Music Make Your Child Smarter?
2013-12-11
Study finds no evidence to support that beliefContinue Reading
New Flu Vaccine May Provide More Protection to Kids
2013-12-11
Study used vaccine targeting 4 flu strains rather than the usual 3
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Probiotics Don’t Prevent Childhood Asthma, Study Finds
2013-12-11
But they may have other benefits, including prevention of eczemaContinue Reading
Kids’ Social Skills May Suffer When Mothers Drink During Pregnancy
2013-12-11
Study suggests effect on children’s brains goes beyond intelligenceContinue Reading
‘Obamacare’ Helping Young Adults Get Health Insurance: Report
2013-12-11
Trend largely due to letting them stay on parents’ plans longer, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Keep Kids Away From Corded Blinds and Shades
2013-12-10
If possible, use cordless window coversContinue Reading