Tots Who Are 'Late Talkers' Typically Turn Out Fine: Study
Children not talking by age 2 usually catch up with no lasting issues, researchers sayContinue Reading
Parents' Military Deployment May Harm Kids' Mental Health
Longer service duration raises risk that children will develop stress, behavioral problems, anxietyContinue Reading
Environment May Be Especially Key to Autism: Study
Other research finds that certain antidepressants taken in pregnancy might influence riskContinue Reading
Make Water Safety a Priority for Your Kids
Drowning is second-leading cause of death of U.S. childrenContinue Reading
Understanding Numbers Isn't as Simple as 1, 2, 3
Researchers say ‘4’ is magic number for kids to really comprehend countingContinue Reading
Emotional, Behavioral Issues Affect Many Kids in Foster Care
Identifying such problems may lead to improved care for these children, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Fetal Exposure to Common Epilepsy Drugs May Harm Kids' IQ: FDA
Women of childbearing age need to know of risk from meds such as Depakote, agency saysContinue Reading
A Child's Surgery May Prompt Parents to Try to Quit Smoking
Exposure to secondhand smoke is especially harmful postsurgery, experts sayContinue Reading
July 4 Weekend Dangerous for Underage Boys Who Drink: Report
ER visits double for young males when alcohol is involved, researchers sayContinue Reading
Hong Kong Strain of Scarlet Fever Unlikely to Spread to U.S., Experts Say
But they advise keeping an eye on outbreaks of chickenpox, which may result from the illnessContinue Reading
Flu Shots for Pregnant Women Also Protect Newborns, Study Finds
Babies whose moms received vaccine nearly 50% less likely to be hospitalized with fluContinue Reading