U.S. Serves Up New Nutrition Guidelines on 'MyPlate'
2011-06-02
The logo, which replaces the Food Pyramid, is designed to encourage healthful eatingContinue Reading
Divorce Can Hurt Kids' Math Scores, Friendships
2011-06-02
Study finds children who fall behind in these areas may not catch up for yearsContinue Reading
Male Heart Disease May Be Linked to Mom's Lifetime Nutrition
2011-06-02
Risk associated, in part, with mother’s body size, placenta size and shape at birth, researchers sayContinue Reading
Flu Shot May Lower Odds for Preemie Delivery
2011-05-31
During peak flu season, odds of prematurity were about 70% lower if mom was vaccinated, study findsContinue Reading
Violent Video Games Linked to Increased Aggression
2011-05-31
It’s the first study to demonstrate cause-and-effect, researchers sayContinue Reading
Parents Should Screen Kids' Summer Web Surfing: Expert
2011-05-31
Racism, violence, cyberbullying online among things to monitorContinue Reading
Help Your Children Eat Well During Summer Vacation
2011-05-31
Involve your kids in the shopping and cooking for family meals, experts suggestContinue Reading
Longer Maternity Leave Ups Breast-Feeding Rates
2011-05-31
Staying home at least 3 months makes bottle-feeding far less likely, study findsContinue Reading
Gestational Diabetes Predictable Before Pregnancy, Experts Say
2011-05-27
Risk 4.6 times higher in overweight women with high blood sugar, even years before conceptionContinue Reading
Complexities of Autism Extend to Its Treatment
2011-05-27
Parents struggle to find blend of therapies for children with mix of behavioral symptomsContinue Reading
Caffeine May Interfere With Fertility in Women
2011-05-26
Coffee, colas may prevent eggs from reaching the womb, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Suggestions to Prevent Heat Rash
2011-05-26
What to do during hot, humid weatherContinue Reading
Too Many Kids Getting Antibiotics for Asthma
2011-05-24
But researchers found fewer were prescribed when doctors educated parents during visitsContinue Reading
Being Born Only Week or Two Early Raises Risks for Baby
2011-05-23
Study found odds for death more than doubled when delivered at 37 weeks versus 40 weeksContinue Reading