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Sleep Loss, Marijuana Use Linked in Teen Social Networks
03-20-2010
Common Pesticide Tied to Development Delays in Kids
03-19-2010
Health Tip: Doing Baby's Laundry
03-19-2010
FDA Toughens Rules on Tobacco Sales to Kids
03-18-2010
Health Tip: Medications and Breast Feeding
03-18-2010
Learning May Be Tougher for the Teen Brain
03-18-2010
More Kids Now Extremely Obese
03-18-2010
Prenatal Stress May Boost Baby's Asthma Risk
03-18-2010
'Gaming' Sends Boys' Test Scores Sliding
03-17-2010
Risks of Kids' Surgeries May Not Stick With Parents
03-17-2010
Health Tip: Buying Baby's Car Seat
03-15-2010
Repeated Anesthesia May Hamper Children's Learning Ability
03-15-2010
Teen Girls Say Pink Camel in Cigarette Ads Caught Their Eye
03-15-2010
Strides Seen in Orthopedic Surgery for Kids
03-14-2010
Bad Behavior in Youth Linked to Chronic Pain Later in Life
03-12-2010
Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern
03-11-2010
Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine
03-11-2010
For Tough Head Lice, Pill Tops Lotion
03-10-2010
H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study
03-10-2010
Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity
03-10-2010
Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse
03-10-2010
Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise
03-10-2010
Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common
03-10-2010
Protect Your Baby's Smile
03-06-2010
Oldest Epilepsy Drug Best for Children
03-03-2010
Child Obesity Rates Going Up
03-02-2010
Screen Time May Take a Toll on Kids' Relationships
03-02-2010
Secondhand Smoke Starts Damaging Arteries in Childhood
03-02-2010
Future Heart Disease May Be in Store for Obese Kids
03-01-2010
Health Tip: Introduce Your Child to Music
03-01-2010
Parents Still Worried About Vaccine Safety
03-01-2010
Risk of Childhood Obesity Higher Among Minorities
03-01-2010
Some Parents Consider Hastening a Sick Child's Death
03-01-2010
Watching Special Videos May Not Make Kids Brainier
03-01-2010
BPA May Raise Risk of Asthma in Kids
02-28-2010
Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies
02-27-2010
Existing Health Programs Could Help More Kids With Asthma
02-24-2010
Naptime Helps Babies Remember New Things
02-24-2010
Shortage of Black Doctors Rooted in Social, Economic Ills
02-24-2010
Third of Young U.S. Adults Lack Health Insurance
02-24-2010
Health Tip: Reduce Your Baby's Risk of SIDS
02-19-2010
Teens Might Exercise More If They Think It's Fun
02-19-2010
Traumatic Amputations in Children Have High Costs
02-19-2010
When Seniors Tutor Kids, They Sharpen Their Own Minds As Well
02-19-2010
Health Tip: When Baby is Born With a Heart Murmur
02-18-2010
High Rates of Childhood Leukemia Seen in Iraq Province
02-18-2010
More Young Women Driving Drunk
02-17-2010
Simple Concussion Test Measures Reaction Time
02-17-2010
True Signs of Autism May Not Appear Until 1st Birthday
02-17-2010
Cell Phones, Video Games Don't Spur Teen Headaches
02-16-2010
Health Tip: Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
02-16-2010
One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues
02-16-2010
Another Study Refutes Vaccination-Autism Link
02-12-2010
Gay Men's Evolutionary Role May Be to Help Protect Young Kin
02-12-2010
Girl Softball Players Suffering More Shoulder Injuries
02-12-2010
ADHD Brain May Be a Little Different
02-11-2010
Benicar Approved for Kids With High Blood Pressure
02-11-2010
Movies Loaded With Images of Junk Food
02-11-2010
Premature Death Could Await Obese Kids
02-10-2010
Strong 'Sweet Tooth' in Kids Tied to Family's Mental Health
02-10-2010
Health Tip: Protect Your Child at Day Care
02-09-2010
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Kids May Have Genetic Cause
02-09-2010
3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim
02-08-2010
Health Tip: Spot Unsafe Playgrounds
02-08-2010
Concussion Awareness for Young Athletes Gets Big Play
02-05-2010
Health Tip: Understanding Ear Tube Surgery
02-05-2010
Kids Born Early in Year More Likely to Be Athletes?
02-05-2010
Artificial Pancreas Helps Type 1 Diabetics During Sleep
02-04-2010
Review Spotlights Clues to Serious Childhood Infection
02-04-2010
Tests Show Top Tuna Brands Have High Mercury Levels
02-04-2010
Biking to School Boosts Kids' Fitness
02-03-2010
Wii Popularity Leads to New Kind of Gaming Injury
02-03-2010
Children Likelier to See Dentist if Parents Go Too
02-02-2010
Controversial Autism Study Retracted by Medical Journal
02-02-2010
Later Puberty Seen for Obese Boys
02-02-2010
Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD
02-02-2010
Spanish-Speaking Mothers Less Likely to Turn on TV
02-02-2010
Study Suggests High HIV Rate Among African Teens
02-02-2010
Diabetes Drug Helps Dieting Teens Lose Weight
02-01-2010
Fewer Childhood Deaths From Rheumatic Disease
02-01-2010
Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity
02-01-2010
Obama Proposes $911 Billion for Health and Human Services
02-01-2010
Preventive Steps Helped Summer Campers Avoid Swine Flu
02-01-2010
Haitian Children Need Specific Relief Efforts
01-28-2010
Kids' Screenings in Place, But Referrals Lacking
01-28-2010
Kids' Use of Alternative Therapies Often Mimics Parents'
01-28-2010
Some Childhood Cancer Survivors Face More Challenges at School
01-28-2010
Alcohol Affects Baby's Pain Regulation
01-27-2010
Are Two Mommies as Good as Mom and Dad?
01-27-2010
Rotavirus Vaccine Could Save Millions of Children Worldwide
01-27-2010
In Injury-Prone Soccer, Headers Aren't the Problem
01-26-2010
Young Smokers May Be More Apt to Try Pot
01-26-2010
Ambidextrous Children at Higher Risk for Learning Problems
01-25-2010
Female Teachers Pass on Math Anxieties
01-25-2010
New Guidelines Suggest Botox for Cerebral Palsy
01-25-2010
Wooden Toilet Seats Can Trigger Children's Rash
01-25-2010
Discrimination May Lead to Smoking in Boys
01-22-2010
Environment Crucial to Boosting Child's Reading Skills
01-22-2010
Potty Training Best Between Ages 2 and 3
01-22-2010
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has High Cholesterol
01-21-2010
Health Tip: Prevent Injuries From Toys
01-18-2010
Voice Control Needs Time to Develop After Cochlear Implant
01-18-2010
Shots Relieve Children's Hay Fever, Cut Expenses
01-16-2010
55 Million Americans Sickened by Swine Flu So Far
01-15-2010
Girls' Soccer Injuries Plummet After Exercise Program
01-15-2010
1 in 4 U.S. Teen Girls Involved in Violent Behavior
01-14-2010
Health Tip: Signs That a Baby Is Hungry
01-14-2010
Lung Infection Up in Wake of Kids' Pneumonia Vaccine
01-14-2010
Confidence Helps Boost Teenage Girls' Math Skills
01-11-2010
Health Tip: When Baby Gets a Shot
01-11-2010
Very Low Levels of Lead Harm Kids' Kidneys: Study
01-11-2010
After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech
01-08-2010
Short School Closures Won't Shut Down Flu
01-08-2010
Two-Thirds of American Teens Need More Shut-Eye
01-08-2010
EPA Unveils Stricter Smog Standards
01-07-2010
Health Tip: What's Failure to Thrive?
01-07-2010
Abused Kids More Prone to Migraines in Adulthood
01-06-2010
Showing Kids How Fast They Eat May Help Them Shape Up
01-06-2010
Markers Predict Kids' Risk of Diabetes as Adults
01-04-2010
More Toddlers, Young Children Given Antipsychotics
01-04-2010
No Proof Yet That Special Diets Ease Autism
01-04-2010
Using Kitchen Spoons Ups Risk of Dosing Errors
01-04-2010
Without Chickenpox Shot, Kids' Risk Rises Ninefold
01-04-2010
Ear Infections: New Thinking on What to Do
01-02-2010
Health Tip: Managing Febrile Seizures
01-01-2010
Health Tip: Who Shouldn't 'Cosleep' With an Infant
12-31-2009
For Kids, All Activity May Not Be Equal
12-30-2009
Living With a Smoker Puts Kids at Risk for Emphysema
12-30-2009
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Juvenile Arthritis
12-28-2009
Heavier Sons Tied to Higher Death Risk for Parents
12-25-2009
Health Tip: Help Baby Stretch and Move
12-24-2009
Swine Flu May Be Rewriting the Flu-Season Script
12-24-2009
Nearly 5 Million Doses of Nasal Swine Flu Vaccine Recalled
12-23-2009
As Swine Flu Wanes, So Does Public's Fear
12-22-2009
Aspirin During Pregnancy May Help Preemies
12-22-2009
Santa Not the Best Role Model for Kids' Health
12-20-2009
Kids in Home-Based Day Care Lack Exercise
12-18-2009
One in 110 U.S. Children Has Autism
12-18-2009
'Sexting' by Kids Begets Fretting by Parents
12-17-2009
Teens Think Smoking More Dangerous Than Drinking, Drugs
12-17-2009
Witnesses to Bullying May Suffer Most of All
12-17-2009
Boosting Kids' Stroke IQ May Save Lives
12-15-2009
Health Tip: Preventing Burns on Baby's Skin
12-15-2009
Large Recall of Children's Swine Flu Vaccine
12-15-2009
Playground Surface Plays a Role in Kids' Injuries
12-15-2009
Puberty May Trigger Sleep Apnea in Overweight Kids
12-15-2009
Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Issues Are Getting Help
12-14-2009
Health Tip: Prevent Diaper Rash
12-14-2009
Marijuana Use No Longer Dropping Among U.S. Teens
12-14-2009
Hardship in Childhood May Affect Long-Term Health
12-13-2009
Swine Flu Infection Rates Continue to Fall
12-11-2009
Bad Behavior as a Kid Linked to Early Death in Men
12-10-2009
Swine Flu Has Infected 1 in 6 Americans: CDC
12-10-2009
When It Comes to Toys, Shop Smart, Shop Safe
12-10-2009
Caffeine Doesn't Sober You Up
12-09-2009
General Mills to Cut Sugar in Kids' Cereals
12-09-2009
Kids Who Beat Cancer Still Face Heart Risks
12-09-2009
Health Tip: Taking Care of Your Preemie
12-08-2009
Urine Sample May Reveal Sleep Disorder in Kids
12-07-2009
When Parent Is Deployed, Kids Struggle
12-07-2009
Certain Childhood Cancers More Likely to Recur
12-04-2009
Swine Flu Continues to Wane
12-04-2009
Health Tip: Does Your Child Grind the Teeth?
12-03-2009
Childhood Lead Exposure Causes Permanent Damage: Study
12-01-2009
Health Tip: Prevent Poisoning
12-01-2009
Beverage Can Tabs Remain a Risk for Kids
11-30-2009
Health Tip: Buying a Baby Gate
11-30-2009
Working Intensely Early on May Help Autistic Kids
11-30-2009
Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Umbilical Cord
11-26-2009
Mom's Depression May Worsen Child's Asthma
11-25-2009
Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds
11-24-2009
Family Financial Status Affects Child-Care Injury Rates
11-24-2009
Parents Worry About Their Kids' Safety on the Internet
11-24-2009
Health Tip: Bonding With Your New Baby
11-23-2009
Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders
11-21-2009
Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility
11-20-2009
Health Tip: Determining Migraines in Children
11-20-2009
Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.
11-20-2009
Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
11-20-2009
Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea
11-19-2009
Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use
11-19-2009
Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke
11-18-2009
Could Plastics Chemicals 'Feminize' Boys' Play?
11-17-2009
'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals
11-17-2009
Health Tip: When Baby Is Teething
11-17-2009
Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect
11-17-2009
Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts
11-15-2009
FDA Questions Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks
11-13-2009
Many Kids Feel Threatened in the Classroom
11-13-2009
Wireless Phones Alter Levels of Brain Chemical
11-12-2009
Health Tip: Sources of Childhood Stress
11-10-2009
Health Tip: Recording Your Child's Medical History
11-09-2009
Hot-Tub Injuries on the Rise
11-09-2009
Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations
11-07-2009
Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
11-06-2009
Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
11-05-2009
Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine
11-05-2009
School Violence Drops With Federal Program
11-05-2009
Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
11-03-2009
Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
11-03-2009
Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes
11-02-2009
One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
11-02-2009
At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
10-30-2009
17,000 Child Deaths Linked to Lack of Insurance
10-29-2009
1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
10-28-2009
Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults' Arteries
10-28-2009
Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections
10-28-2009
Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
10-27-2009
Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It
10-26-2009
Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween
10-26-2009
Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency
10-24-2009
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Scoliosis
10-23-2009
Swine Flu Vaccine Still in Short Supply
10-23-2009
Health Tip: Signs of an Asthma Attack in Your Child
10-22-2009
Production Problems Plague Delivery of Swine Flu Vaccine
10-22-2009
Rotavirus Vaccine Cutting Infection Rates Among Kids
10-22-2009
Swine Flu Parties? Send Your Regrets, Experts Say
10-22-2009
Worldwide Vaccine Availability Reaches All-Time High: Report
10-21-2009
Babies Injured in Car Seats Used Outside of Cars
10-20-2009
School Meals Need to Get Healthier: Report
10-20-2009
Swine Flu Still Strikes Younger People Hardest
10-20-2009
Childhood ADHD Linked to Criminal Behavior in Adults
10-19-2009
Health Tip: Putting Baby to Bed
10-19-2009
Minnesota Pig Infected With H1N1 Flu
10-19-2009
11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
10-17-2009
Video Games Can Play Havoc With Kids' Joints
10-17-2009
11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
10-16-2009
Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER
10-16-2009
Health Tip: When to Call the Pediatrician
10-15-2009
Severe Swine Flu Could Lead to Blood Clots in Lungs: Study
10-14-2009
Health Tip: Bringing Baby Home
10-13-2009
Many Hospitalized With Swine Flu Had Been Healthy
10-13-2009
Soothing Imagery May Help Rid Some Kids of Stomach Pain
10-13-2009
A Little Cash Buys a Lot of Calories at the Corner Store
10-12-2009
Want Leaner Kids? Parents May Need to Toe the Line
10-11-2009
76 Children Dead From Swine Flu: CDC
10-09-2009
Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Halloween Costume
10-09-2009
'No Flu Shots for My Kids'
10-09-2009
As Teens Plug In, Parents Fret
10-08-2009
Half of U.S. Kids Assaulted Each Year: Study
10-08-2009
Health Tip: Understanding Gestational Diabetes
10-08-2009
Burn Rate in Kids Has Dropped, But Still Causes Concern
10-06-2009
Exercise in Adolescence May Cut Risk of Deadly Brain Tumor
10-06-2009
Health Tip: Soothing a Colicky Baby
10-06-2009
Most Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Healthy Babies
10-06-2009
Program Helps Kids Switch Over to Healthy Behaviors
10-06-2009
Autism May Be More Common Than Thought
10-05-2009
Tiny Batteries Can Cause Big Problems for Young Children
10-05-2009
Daily Candy in Childhood Linked to Violence in Adulthood
10-02-2009
Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk
10-02-2009
Health Tip: Help Prevent Childhood Migraines
10-02-2009
Children Need Seasonal Flu Vaccine, Experts Say
10-01-2009
1918 Flu Closings May Provide Lessons for Today
09-29-2009
Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect
09-29-2009
Social Status as a Teen Predicts Health as an Adult
09-29-2009
Health Tip: Choosing a Child Safety Seat
09-28-2009
Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study
09-28-2009
FDA Issues Health Alert on Kids' Tamiflu Dosages
09-25-2009
Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe
09-25-2009
Health Tip: Help Prevent Your Child's Constipation
09-25-2009
Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs
09-25-2009
Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy
09-25-2009
Health Tip: Crib Mattress Safety
09-24-2009
Letter Warns About Tricky Dosing With Liquid Tamiflu for Kids
09-24-2009
Flavored Cigarette Ban Takes Effect
09-22-2009
Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares
09-22-2009
Binge Drinking May Encourage Infection
09-21-2009
Drinking in Adolescence May Lead to Risky Choices Later
09-21-2009
Many Teens Circumvent Tanning Bed Laws
09-21-2009
Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures
09-18-2009
Genetics Linked to Early Sexual Activity in Kids
09-18-2009
Health Tip: When Bedwetting Signals Another Problem
09-18-2009
With Alcohol, Starting Young May Lead to Dependency
09-18-2009
Childhood Stroke More Common Than Thought
09-17-2009
Even Small Amounts of Lead Harmful to Kids
09-17-2009
More Teens Getting Needed Vaccines
09-17-2009
Better Day Care, Smarter Kids?
09-16-2009
Hepatitis B Vaccination Protects Against Liver Cancer
09-16-2009
Insured Kids With Uninsured Parents Miss Needed Health Care
09-16-2009
Less TV Brings More Parent-Child Interaction
09-16-2009
Scars of Bullying Linger
09-16-2009
Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
09-15-2009
Health Tip: Signs That Baby Is in Pain
09-15-2009
Not All Kids With Head Injuries Need Brain Scans
09-14-2009
Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns
09-14-2009
Traffic Deaths Near Peak in September
09-12-2009
Actress Helps Promote New Campaign for Meningitis Vaccine
09-11-2009
Swine Flu Trials Continue to Point to 1-Dose Vaccine
09-11-2009
Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects
09-10-2009
Young People at High Risk of Death Worldwide
09-10-2009
Health Tip: Swaddling Your New Baby
09-09-2009
Colleges Move to Limit Swine Flu's Spread
09-08-2009
Health Tip: Help Prevent Pinkeye
09-08-2009
Health Tip: Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy?
09-08-2009
Motivation May Be at Root of ADHD
09-08-2009
Program Curbs Teen Substance Abuse, Delinquency
09-07-2009
Kickoff, Punting Take a Toll
09-06-2009
In Toys and More, Are Chemicals Safe or Harmful?
09-05-2009
Doctors' Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity Not Working
09-04-2009
U.S. Issues Swine Flu Guidelines for Day-Care Programs
09-04-2009
Health Tip: Eating Fish and Shellfish
09-03-2009
High School Sports Put Players at Risk for Severe Injuries
09-03-2009
School Days Give Some Kids a Headache
09-03-2009
Swine Flu Poses Risk to Kids With Neurological Conditions
09-03-2009
Take the Load Off Your Child's Back
09-03-2009
Keep Your Flu Shots Straight This Fall
09-02-2009
Lead Levels in Many Lipsticks Higher Than Reported
09-02-2009
New Technique Offers Hope for Kids With Immune Deficiency
09-02-2009
Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families' 'Obesity Cycle'
09-02-2009
Drivers Distracted When Near Schools
09-01-2009
Driving After Binge Drinking More Common Than Believed
09-01-2009
Health Tip: Pack Your Child's Lunch
09-01-2009
Swine Flu on Campuses Boosts Call for Vaccinations
08-31-2009
Alcohol Ads on Cable TV Reach Young Audiences
08-28-2009
Another Report Finds Swine Flu Targeting the Young
08-27-2009
Health Tip: Stifle Back-to-School Allergy and Asthma Problems
08-27-2009
Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise
08-24-2009
Car Seats Can Limit Kids' Oxygen Supplies
08-24-2009
Health Tip: Choosing a Backpack
08-24-2009
Smokers' Cars Loaded With Nicotine
08-24-2009
Soothe Back-to-School Anxiety, Teach Kids to Relax
08-23-2009
Going Back to School With Asthma Takes Extra Work
08-22-2009
Health Tip: Buying Back-to-School Shoes
08-21-2009
Pot Might Blunt Damage of Binge Drinking
08-21-2009
Single Kidney Transplant From Young, Deceased Donors Works Well
08-21-2009
Health Tip: Avoid Your Child's Asthma Attacks
08-20-2009
School Kids, Parents Should Get Flu Vaccines First
08-20-2009
Post-Tonsillectomy Codeine May Pose Dangers
08-19-2009
Health Tip: Your Child Must Wear a Bike Helmet
08-18-2009
Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms
08-18-2009
For Short Kids, No Lack of Self-Esteem
08-17-2009
Backyard Raccoon 'Latrines' Harbor Hidden Dangers
08-14-2009
Health Tip: Back to School, Back to Sleep
08-14-2009
Restrictive Diet for Kids May Backfire
08-14-2009
Health Tip: Children Need Exercise, Too
08-13-2009
Health Tip: Selecting a Pediatrician
08-12-2009
Stressed Out College Students Losing Sleep
08-12-2009
Many Parents, Caregivers Lack Basic Child-Safety Information
08-11-2009
Blows to the Chest Up Death Risk for Lacrosse Players
08-10-2009
Health Tip: Staying Safe on the Playground
08-10-2009
Sharing Prescription Meds Common Among U.S. Teens
08-10-2009
Young Moms Follow Their Mother's Parenting Style
08-10-2009
Good Planning Paves Way for Kid's Operation
08-08-2009
Cholesterol Screening Shouldn't Rely on Kids' Weight
08-07-2009
Signs of Depression Noted in Second Graders
08-07-2009
When Kids Are Hospitalized, Parents Fret About Errors
08-07-2009
Food Allergy Facts Need More Focus
08-06-2009
Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language
08-05-2009
Health Tip: Buying Baby's First Bathtub
08-04-2009
Gym Class Injuries Up 150 Percent
08-03-2009
Lots of Schoolkids Squint to See Chalkboard
08-03-2009
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Heart Risk Factors in Kids
08-03-2009
Young Kids' Screen Time May Raise Blood Pressure
08-03-2009
After Neuroblastoma, Chronic Problems Often Await
07-31-2009
Even 9-Year-Olds Can Learn CPR
07-31-2009
Health Tip: If Your Diabetic Child Gets Sick
07-31-2009
Homelessness Tied to Kids' Mental Health
07-31-2009
More Kids Becoming Severely Obese
07-31-2009
Researchers Discover the Tale Behind Short Dogs
07-30-2009
Resistance to Malaria Drug Reported in Cambodia
07-29-2009
FDA Calls for Stricter Controls on Mercury Fillings
07-28-2009
Health Tip: Baby Diapering 101
07-27-2009
1 in 7 Low-Income Preschoolers Is Obese
07-23-2009
Health Tip: Preventing Pinworms
07-23-2009
Sedentary Kids May Take Longer to Fall Asleep
07-23-2009
E-Cigarettes Pose a Health Hazard, FDA Warns
07-22-2009
Gene Mutation Could Be Key to Rare Blood Vessel Disease
07-22-2009
Infanticide of 19th Century: Was It SIDS?
07-22-2009
Parental Stress Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk
07-21-2009
Exposure to Common Pollutant in Womb Might Lower IQ
07-20-2009
Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets
07-20-2009
Internet May Be Newest Venue for Teen Tobacco Exposure
07-20-2009
Perception May Affect Drinking by College Students
07-20-2009
Guard Against Swine Flu at Summer Camp
07-18-2009
Fetal Alcohol Disorders Often Misdiagnosed as ADHD
07-17-2009
Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Asthma
07-17-2009
Cars Are No Place for Kids to Be Alone
07-16-2009
New Insights Could Help Shield Babies From Diarrhea Bug
07-16-2009
Teen Behaviors Stem From Genetics, Environment
07-16-2009
Many Kids Outgrow Chronic Headaches
07-15-2009
Number of Underweight Kids in U.S. Continues to Fall
07-15-2009
Rare Cells Linked to Pediatric Cancers
07-15-2009
U.S. Students' Academic Interests Tend to Wane in Middle School
07-15-2009
Germs Hold Court in Sand Castles
07-14-2009
Health Tip: Burping Baby
07-14-2009
Repair ACL Injuries in Young Athletes Quickly
07-14-2009
Bathtub Accidents Injure 43,000 U.S. Kids Each Year
07-13-2009
Health Tip: Keep Baby's Nails Trimmed
07-13-2009
Health Tip: Easing Earache Pain
07-10-2009
Health Tip: Understanding ADHD
07-10-2009
Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag
07-10-2009
For Kids, Two Languages Can Be as Easy as One
07-09-2009
Stroke in Children Rare But Costly
07-09-2009
Vaccine May Someday Thwart Ear Infections
07-09-2009
Fewer Shots Could Still Protect Kids From Pneumonia
07-07-2009
Team Sports Can't Compete With Films to Keep Kids From Smoking
07-06-2009
Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens
07-05-2009
Put Safety First on the 4th
07-03-2009
Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection
07-01-2009
Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.
07-01-2009
TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating
07-01-2009
15 Percent of U.S. Teens Think They'll Die Young
06-29-2009
Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses
06-29-2009
Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help
06-26-2009
Abused Kids Face Higher Cancer Risk
06-25-2009
For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip
06-24-2009
Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test
06-22-2009
Don't Get Lazy About Lawn-Mower Safety
06-20-2009
Program Helps 1st Graders Stay Safe Long-Term
06-19-2009
Toilet Training Goes High Tech
06-19-2009
Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit
06-18-2009
Boys May Feel a Genetic Pull Toward Gangs
06-17-2009
Breast-Feeding Boosts Child's School Performance
06-17-2009
Genes May Raise Risk of Neuroblastoma in Kids
06-17-2009
Taking Aim at Relapse of Leukemia in Kids
06-17-2009
Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock in Kids
06-16-2009
Drug Shows Promise Against Childhood Epilepsy
06-15-2009
Health Tip: Caring for Your Newborn
06-15-2009
Keep Safety in Mind While Cooling Off in the Water
06-14-2009
Health Tip: Soothing Separation Anxiety
06-12-2009
Kids With Eye Condition at Risk for Poor Mental Health
06-12-2009
Postpartum Anxiety May Delay Puberty in Kids
06-11-2009
As Sleep Improves, Grades Seem to Go Up
06-10-2009
Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Changing Table
06-10-2009
Computers Causing Injuries in the Home
06-09-2009
Early Bedtime May Help Stave Off Teen Depression
06-09-2009
Daytime Nap Has Benefits Beyond Rest for Kids
06-08-2009
Too Much Computer Gaming Can Steal Your Sleep
06-08-2009
Summer Fun Need Not Be Hazardous
06-07-2009
Wear Sunscreen for Lifelong Benefits
06-05-2009
Girls and Math: Blame the Culture, Not Ability
06-04-2009
Special Ed Services Lacking for Kids Who Repeat a Grade
06-04-2009
When Parents Fight, Children Often End Up With Scars
06-04-2009
Many Overweight Kids Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep
06-03-2009
Too Many Bouncers Make Trampolines More Dangerous
06-03-2009
Health Issues in Childhood Often Show Up in Adulthood
06-02-2009
New Program May Help Teens at High Risk for Depression
06-02-2009
Too Much Media May Be Tough on Kids' Health
06-02-2009
TV Interferes With Infants' Language Development
06-02-2009
Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism
06-01-2009
Depression Treatment Wanes Following FDA Warnings
06-01-2009
Health Tip: Stay Safe at the Amusement Park
06-01-2009
Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies
06-01-2009
Families Urged to Have Wells Tested Yearly
05-29-2009
Health Tip: Eating Out With a Diabetic Child
05-29-2009
Safety Gear Helping to Strike Out Baseball Injuries
05-29-2009
Teens Likely to Trade Team Sports for Individual Exercise
05-29-2009
Health Tip: Farm Safety for Children
05-28-2009
Stimulant Chewing Gum Can Be Dangerous for Kids
05-28-2009
Health Tip: Be an Involved Grandparent
05-27-2009
Stigma Keeps Teens From Depression Treatment
05-27-2009
Type 1 Diabetes Rates Rising Among European Children
05-27-2009
Attention Problems in Kindergarten Could Spell Long-Term Academic Trouble
05-26-2009
Health Tip: Avoid Germs From a Petting Zoo
05-26-2009
Parents Often Puzzled by Medicine Labels
05-26-2009
Refusing Shots Puts Kids at Higher Risk for Whooping Cough
05-26-2009
Risks Remain for Childhood Cancer Survivors
05-26-2009
Sensitivity to Alcohol May Predict Alcoholism
05-26-2009
Things to Know If You're Contemplating a Pet
05-24-2009
For Young Ballplayers, Support and Caution Are Key
05-23-2009
Youth and Driving Don't Always Mix Safely
05-23-2009
Binge-Drinking Collegians at High Risk for Injuries
05-22-2009
Health Tip: Thwarting Head Lice
05-22-2009
Pediatric Ear Infection Vaccine Shows Promise
05-21-2009
Teen Stress May Have Roots in First Three Years of Life
05-21-2009
After Concussion, Follow-Up Visit a Must
05-20-2009
Health Tip: Help Protect Young Athletes
05-19-2009
Hospitalization Rates Higher in Kids Who Get Flu Shots
05-19-2009
Kids More Apt to Smoke If Mom Did While Pregnant
05-19-2009
Molecule in Skin May Link Eczema and Asthma
05-19-2009
Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids
05-19-2009
Parents Influence Sex Decisions, Hispanic Teens Say
05-19-2009
Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Playpen
05-18-2009
New Spray Could Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Patients
05-18-2009
Worries About Weight Are Tied to Teen Suicide Tries
05-18-2009
Beware of Dog Bites
05-17-2009
Health Tip: Reasons for Adenoid Removal
05-15-2009
Sharing Cancer Info May Be Empowering
05-15-2009
Daily Exercise at School Yields Rewards
05-14-2009
Immune Therapy May Aid Kids With Neuroblastoma
05-14-2009
Scorpion Anti-Venom Speeds Children's Recovery
05-13-2009
Frequent Feedings May Be Making Babies Fat
05-12-2009
Organ Donation Policies Vary Among Children's Hospitals
05-12-2009
Health Tip: Keep Medications Away From Children
05-11-2009
Ladders, Swings and More Can Cause Peril
05-10-2009
Bullying Seems to Affect Kids Years Later
05-08-2009
Health Tip: When Children Stutter
05-07-2009
Pooches Sometimes Miss the Point
05-07-2009
Health Tip: Help Your Child Cope With Diabetes
05-06-2009
Maternal Depression Has Negative Effect on Infants' Sleep
05-06-2009
Health Tip: Common Food Allergies in Children
05-05-2009
Keeping Appointments Key to Keeping Vaccines on Track
05-05-2009
Writing Disorder May Be Common Among Kids
05-05-2009
More Kids Being Hurt by Falling Furniture
05-04-2009
Viewing Adult-Themed TV Tied to Earlier Sex for Teens
05-04-2009
Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries
05-02-2009
Hearing Loss Tops Parents' Concern for Kids
05-01-2009
Millions of Kids Live With Substance-Abusing Parents
04-30-2009
Diluted Bleach Baths Ease Kids' Eczema
04-27-2009
Kids Given Photos of Sunburn Damage Covered Up Better
04-23-2009
What May Be Causing Your Child's Headaches
04-23-2009
Tough Laws, Higher Prices Mean Fewer Kids Smoke
04-17-2009
Deployment Takes Toll on Military Moms and Teens
04-15-2009
How Much Fish to Eat While Pregnant?
04-11-2009
Cleaning Concoctions Best Left to Experts
04-10-2009
Air Pollution Exposure May Slow Fetal Growth
04-08-2009
Health Tip: Selecting a Baby Stroller
04-07-2009
Heart Transplant Failures More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids
04-07-2009
Parents Worry That 'Alcopops' Encourage Teen Drinking
04-07-2009
Tough Legislation on Underage Drinking Seems to Save Lives
04-07-2009
Early Psychiatric Issues May Predict Suicide in Boys
04-06-2009
Kids Who Lack Self-Control May Be Prone to Weight Gain
04-06-2009
More U.S. Kids Taking Diabetes, Blood Pressure Drugs
04-06-2009
Breathe Easier Knowing Spring's Pollen Triggers
04-05-2009
Hispanic Children More Likely to Have Hearing Loss
04-03-2009
Poor Kids Exposed to More Secondhand Smoke
04-03-2009
TV Time May Not Be Benign
04-03-2009
Health Tip: Calming Chickenpox
04-01-2009
Mom's Smoking May Lead to SIDS
04-01-2009
The Dark Side of Vegetarianism
04-01-2009
Labels on OTC Painkillers Need Improvement
03-30-2009
Most Teens Aren't Getting Preventive Health Care
03-30-2009
Families That Eat Together Serve Up Good Dietary Habits
03-27-2009
Most Fatalities in Teen Crashes Are Not the Drivers
03-27-2009
AIDS Drug Slows Spread of Deadly Childhood Brain Cancer
03-26-2009
Working Memory Fluctuates in Kids With ADHD
03-26-2009
A Child's Sweet Tooth May Be All in the Bones
03-25-2009
U.S. Asked to Do More for Kids' Mental Health
03-25-2009
Anesthesia in Youngest Kids May be Linked to Learning Disabilities
03-24-2009
Danon Disease Can Be Quickly Fatal, Study Finds
03-24-2009
Soy May Help Shield Asian-American Girls From Breast Cancer
03-24-2009
Health Tip: Check Your Baby's Feet
03-23-2009