Stress During Pregnancy May Raise Heart Defect Risk for Baby
2013-03-25
Large Danish study looked at women who had lost a close relative while expectingContinue Reading
Teen Moms More Likely to Have Been Neglected, Abused
2013-03-25
Study found childbirth rate 5 times higher than national averageContinue Reading
Fit Kids May Dodge Fractures in Old Age
2013-03-25
Regular exercise linked to increases in peak bone mass, study saysContinue Reading
U.S. Agency Puts Poison Prevention in Spotlight
2013-03-24
EPA urges adults to keep pesticides and disinfectants locked away from childrenContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Drug Use Rising for Kids on Medicaid, Study Finds
2013-03-23
Researchers say meds were often prescribed ‘off-label’ for conditions like ADHDContinue Reading
Flu Season Continues to Wind Down
2013-03-23
38 states reported minimal activity last week, CDC saysContinue Reading
Picky Eating in Youngsters Might Be Largely Caused by Genes
2013-03-23
But study author says parents can still encourage children to try new foodsContinue Reading
Even a Little Pot Use Ups College Dropout Risk
2013-03-23
Second study found similar connection with other drugsContinue Reading
Ready-to-Eat Foods for Toddlers Often Too Salty: Study
2013-03-21
Parents urged to balance convenience with healthier meals, snacksContinue Reading
They’re Cute, But Chicks Carry Salmonella Dangers
2013-03-21
Major 2012 outbreak was linked to mail-order chicks, ducklings, CDC saysContinue Reading
Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study
2013-03-21
But expert advises parents not to panic over mood changesContinue Reading
Child Health Experts Come Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
2013-03-21
Kids benefit from having stable home, two loving parents, regardless of sexual orientation, AAP saysContinue Reading
‘Cruise Ship Virus’ Also Sickens 1 Million U.S. Kids Yearly
2013-03-20
Norovirus has overtaken rotavirus in causing gastric illness, CDC study findsContinue Reading
Women Abused in Childhood at Higher Odds of Having Child With Autism: Study
2013-03-20
Researchers speculate that effect on immune system, stress response might explain whyContinue Reading