U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hit Record Low in 2009: CDC
2010-12-21
Likely due to increased use of contraception, ‘alternate’ types of sexual activity, expert suggestsContinue Reading
C-Sections Continue 12-Year Climb: U.S. Report
2010-12-20
But overall birth rate dips, possibly because of sagging economy, expert saysContinue Reading
Do Breast-Fed Baby Boys Grow Into Better Students?
2010-12-20
Those nursed at least six months outscored peers at age 10, study foundContinue Reading
Reading to Newborns in Intensive Care a Boon for Parents
2010-12-17
It helped parents feel closer, more in control during difficult time, study findsContinue Reading
Not Just the Newest Toys Hold Risks for Kids
2010-12-17
Danger lurks among tricycles as well as battery- and magnet-loaded gadgets, experts warnContinue Reading
Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Pinworm Infection
2010-12-17
Can affect people of all ages and economic statusContinue Reading
Health Tip: Urinary Tract Infections Are Common in Children
2010-12-17
Here are typical risk factorsContinue Reading
Majority of U.S. Adults Had Troubled Childhoods: CDC
2010-12-16
Study finds nearly 60 percent lived with abuse or other difficult family situationsContinue Reading
Most Young Children Consume Caffeine Each Day
2010-12-16
Much of it comes through sodas, and it can keep them awake, study suggestsContinue Reading
Scientists Spot Genetic Areas Key to Embryonic Development
2010-12-15
More than 2,000 ‘enhancers’ uncovered that activate at specific timesContinue Reading
Starting School Early May Keep Girls Thin
2010-12-15
Younger classmates less likely to be obese in adolescence, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Deal With a Child's Aggressive Behavior
2010-12-15
Here are some suggestionsContinue Reading
Depression During Pregnancy Might Affect Baby
2010-12-14
Higher levels of stress hormones, weaker muscle tone noted, but significance is unclearContinue Reading
Kids Not So Stuck on Sugary Breakfast Cereals, Study Finds
2010-12-13
When given a choice and with fruit on hand, most will be happy with low-sugar fareContinue Reading