Packing School Lunches With Food Safety in Mind
Expert tips on container care, perishables and sandwich choicesContinue Reading
Vaccine Coverage High in U.S., but Measles Outbreaks a Concern: CDC
159 cases reported so far this year in unvaccinated peopleContinue Reading
Report: Child Neglect a Continuing Problem in U.S.
More research called for to prevent and treat occurrences
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Young People May Respond Better to Upbeat Health Messages
Campaigns focusing on dangers, risks might not work when you feel invincible, study suggestsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Climbing at the Playground
Make sure equipment is age-appropriateContinue Reading
FDA Announces New Safety Measures for Narcotic Painkillers
Label warnings designed to limit use of extended-release, long-acting drugs like OxycontinContinue Reading
Smoking Plus Asthma in Pregnancy May Make for ‘Dangerous Situation’
The risk of poor health outcomes for mother and baby shouldn’t be underestimated, researchers sayContinue Reading
Changes in Household Routines Help Reduce Kids’ Obesity: Study
Parents who limited kids’ TV time, increased sleep time saw less excess weight gain in children
Some Painkillers Tied to Certain Birth Defects in Study
Overall risk of problems like spina bifida called low, but experts advise women to discuss prescription opioid use with doctorContinue Reading
Drinking During Pregnancy
Does drinking alcohol in early pregnancy lead to low birth weight, preeclampsia or preterm birth?Continue Reading
Scientists Shed New Light on Cerebral Palsy, Early Infant Death
Birth defects, poor fetal growth appear to be primary risk factors, study findsContinue Reading
Study Sees No Link Between Drinking During Early Pregnancy and Birth Woes
The research didn’t examine long-term health threats; March of Dimes critical of the findingsContinue Reading














