Higher Oxygen Levels Improve Preemie Survival: Study
But risks are involved, including eye damage, doctor notesContinue Reading
One in 1,000 Newborns Develops Blood Poisoning: Study
Many providers weak on prevention, fail to do recommended screening for bacteria, researchers sayContinue Reading
Approval for Meningitis Vaccine Expanded to Include Toddlers
As young as 9 monthsContinue Reading
Bullied Kids Showing Up in School Nurses' Offices
Those with physical complaints for no apparent cause ‘may be getting picked on,’ research findsContinue Reading
Pediatricians Urge Better Protection From Chemicals
Children, pregnant women inadequately safeguarded from hazardous compounds, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Don't Take Fainting Lightly
When to make an emergency visit to the doctorContinue Reading
HIV Kids Growing Up Well, Study Finds
With survival improved, researchers now look at long-term complicationsContinue Reading
Pregnant and Stressed May Mean Offspring Who Misbehave
Not the type of stress but the number of incidents has most effect, study findsContinue Reading
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Hits Teens, Too
Dutch study finds pediatricians more apt to diagnose the condition than general practitionersContinue Reading
U.S. Parents Want Kids More Active During School Day: Poll
A third think elementary schools should devote more time to PE, survey findsContinue Reading
Pesticide Exposure in Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ in Kids
Three new studies on organophosphates can’t prove cause-and-effect, howeverContinue Reading
Corticosteroid Creams Safe for Kids With Eczema: Study
Researchers saw no worrisome side effects for those using the often effective medicationsContinue Reading
Poverty Can Hinder a Child's Cognitive Development, Study Says
Family instability has no impact, researchers reportContinue Reading