Childhood Allergies May Be Affected by Race, Genetics
2013-02-25
Early study found black toddlers more sensitive than whites to food allergens in particularContinue Reading
Children Born With Heart Defects Show Growth Lags 3 Years Later
2013-02-22
Study found gaps in weight, length and head size compared to other kidsContinue Reading
Parents: Revealing Your Past Smoking, Pot Use May Not Help Your Kids
2013-02-22
Candid confessions might backfire, new study showsContinue Reading
Plastics Chemical BPA Common in ‘Preemie’ ICU: Study
2013-02-22
Banned in sippy cups and baby bottles, it’s present in hospital equipment; health risk unclearContinue Reading
New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Screening in Newborns, Children
2013-02-21
Panel backs testing for childhood diseases, but defers to parents’ wishes on diseases that strike in adulthoodContinue Reading
Fetal Heart May Develop Later in Pregnancy Than Thought
2013-02-21
British study suggests muscle may not be fully formed until 20th weekContinue Reading
U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds
2013-02-21
Experts credit healthier fare at schools, information campaigns for the turnaroundContinue Reading
Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Help in the Kitchen
2013-02-21
But don’t leave them aloneContinue Reading
Health Tip: Reading to Baby
2013-02-21
It helps the child grow intellectually and developContinue Reading
Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study
2013-02-20
Some bacteria may avoid detection with standard exams, researchers contendContinue Reading
Brains of Fetuses ‘Build a Bridge’ Between Regions, Images Show
2013-02-20
Research might one day lead to better treatments for disorders such as ADHD, autism, scientists sayContinue Reading
Many Younger Parents Weigh Online Doctor Reviews: Poll
2013-02-20
But word of mouth still prevails overallContinue Reading
Drug, Alcohol Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts
2013-02-19
U.S. report also confirms that kids who fail to complete school are more apt to take up cigarettesContinue Reading
Early Exposure to Gluten May Help Babies Avoid Celiac Risk: Study
2013-02-19
Swedish experts say introducing grain-based foods at 4 months, while still breast-feeding, may cut riskContinue Reading