Hospitals Enact Policies to Curb Early Childbirth
2013-05-06
Goal is to reduce elective C-sections, inductions before 39 weeks, study saysContinue Reading
Many Parents Texting, Phoning While Driving Their Kids: Survey
2013-05-06
Cell phone chats most common, but distractions also include grooming, Web surfing and child careContinue Reading
Want Tots Without Allergies? Try Sucking on Their Pacifiers
2013-05-06
Study suggests transferring adult bacteria to infants’ mouths through saliva may train immune system to ignore allergensContinue Reading
Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids
2013-05-06
Study tied exposure in womb to hyperactivity, lower IQContinue Reading
More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds
2013-05-06
Conditions such as autism, ADHD appear to drive 16 percent increase in a decadeContinue Reading
16 Percent of U.S. High Schoolers Victims of Cyberbullying: Study
2013-05-06
About 1 in 6 reported being targeted within past yearContinue Reading
No Need to Toss Your Child’s Toothbrush After Strep Throat, Study Suggests
2013-05-06
The common practice may be unnecessary because strep bacteria typically don’t surviveContinue Reading
Preordered School Lunches May Be Healthier, Study Finds
2013-05-03
Kids make better choices when they aren’t swayed by enticing smell, appearance of less-nutritious fareContinue Reading
Kids on Medicaid May Face Barriers to Eczema Treatment
2013-05-03
Study investigated access to dermatologists for children with the skin conditionContinue Reading
Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study
2013-05-03
Newborns who weigh much more or less than average may be at risk for disorder, researchers sayContinue Reading
At-Home Drug Errors Common for Kids With Cancer, Research Shows
2013-05-03
Study author says parents need more support, better awarenessContinue Reading
Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems
2013-05-02
Specifically, they reacted less to images of people in pain during studyContinue Reading
White House to Challenge Ruling on Unlimited Access to ‘Morning-After’ Pill
2013-05-02
Move follows FDA decision that only women 15 or older could get emergency contraceptive without prescriptionContinue Reading
Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals: Report
2013-05-02
Children should not play with these products, researcher saysContinue Reading