Kids From Unplanned Pregnancies Tend to Lag Behind Intellectually
2011-07-27
But British study pins the blame on children’s socioeconomic statusContinue Reading
Poor Health Linked to Very Preemie Birth Stabilizes by Adolescence
2011-07-26
One exception was rising rate of obesity in these initially underweight kids, finds studyContinue Reading
More Kids Eating Calorie-Packed Take-out Food
2011-07-26
Study found a third of food eaten now is cooked outside the homeContinue Reading
Americans Show Rising Support for Abortion Rights: Poll
2011-07-26
Results of Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey run counter to states’ recent efforts to curb accessContinue Reading
Preparation Key When Kids With Asthma Go Back to School
2011-07-25
American Lung Association urges parents to develop an asthma action plan, share it with teachersContinue Reading
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens Often Homeless: Study
2011-07-25
And many live without family support or supervision, survey findsContinue Reading
Parents Must Be Vigilant About Pool Safety
2011-07-24
Young children can drown in as little as 2 inches of water, experts warnContinue Reading
Children Fare OK if Mom Works, Study Finds
2011-07-22
Kids appear best off when both parents are gainfully employed, U.K. researchers sayContinue Reading
Teens Face Own Battles When Parent Goes to War
2011-07-22
Boys at risk of substance abuse, girls more likely to become depressed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Breast-feeding for 6 Months or More Protects Against Asthma
2011-07-22
Children never breast-fed are more likely to develop symptoms of the disease, study showsContinue Reading
Epidemic of Obesity in U.S. Kids Began in Late '90s
2011-07-21
Reasons are unclear, but more media time, longer ‘transition’ to adulthood might be key, researcher saysContinue Reading
Preemies at Risk for Psychiatric Disorders as Teens, Study Contends
2011-07-20
Injuries suffered before or after birth linked to problems such as ADHD, say researchers, calling for more studiesContinue Reading
'Heat Dome' Continues to Throttle U.S.
2011-07-20
High temperatures and oppressive humidity pose health risks; doctor offers coping tipsContinue Reading
Study Hints at How Stress of Domestic Violence Might Be Passed to Unborn Child
2011-07-19
Doesn’t show cause-and-effect, but suggests low-stress pregnancies are bestContinue Reading