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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
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
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
Poison Prevention Requires Diligence 03-20-2009
Black Male Children Face Highest Risk for Food Allergies 03-17-2009
Fewer Teens Sniffing Glue, Household Products 03-16-2009
Health Tip: Have Your Child's Hearing Checked 03-16-2009
New Treatments Improve Control for Severe Asthma 03-16-2009
To Rid Heads of Lice, Wet-Combing May Work Best 03-16-2009
Using Music and Sports to Improve Kids' Asthma 03-16-2009
Exposure to Peanuts May Build Tolerance to Allergy 03-15-2009
Health Tip: Minor Reaction to Childhood Immunizations 03-13-2009
Musicians' Brains Tuned to Emotions in Sound 03-13-2009
Kids Who Live Near Green Spaces Seem to Walk More 03-12-2009
Overweight Preschoolers Raise Their Heart Disease Risk 03-11-2009
CPR Can Save Young Lives, Too 03-09-2009
Device Approved for Child Heart Operations 03-09-2009
Dog Bite Risk for Kids Greatest in Summer 03-08-2009
In Tough Times, Kids May Find Solace With Grandparents 03-07-2009
Teens' Lung Health Is Linked to Their Diet 03-06-2009
Contact Lenses Boost Kids' Self-Image 03-05-2009
Mom Was Right: Eat Your Broccoli 03-05-2009
More Teen Boys Are Using Smokeless Tobacco, Survey Finds 03-05-2009
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome 03-05-2009
Retinal Gene Is Linked to Childhood Blindness 03-05-2009
Half of Black Teens May Be Vitamin D Deficient 03-04-2009
Health Tip: Coping With Juvenile Arthritis 03-04-2009
Kids' Risks Increase When Parents Are Bipolar 03-04-2009
Media Images of Alcohol Can Drive You to Drink 03-04-2009
School Lunches Too Fatty and Sugary, Critics Say 03-04-2009
2 Hours Glued to TV Doubles Kids' Asthma Risk 03-03-2009
Impulsive Kindergartners May Turn to Gambling 03-03-2009
Smoking, Drinking Should Matter in Movie Ratings, Parent Survey Finds 03-03-2009
City Kids Find the Breathin' Is Easier Elsewhere 03-02-2009
Swimming Lessons Don't Increase Drowning Risk, Study Says 03-02-2009
Undoing the 'Big Baby' Trend 03-01-2009
Girls' Anti-Social Behavior Predictive of Later Depression 02-27-2009
Health Tip: Dealing With Depression After Pregnancy 02-27-2009
Health Tip: Prevent Your Children From Choking 02-27-2009
Babies Born in High Pollen Months at Wheezing Risk 02-26-2009
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection? 02-26-2009
Obesity Just as Risky for Teens as Heavy Smoking 02-25-2009
Work May Not Be Best for Young Kids 02-25-2009
Are Internet-Addicted Kids More Violent? 02-23-2009
Health Tip: Keeping Your Children Warm in Winter 02-19-2009
Not Many U.S. Kids Need Statins 02-16-2009
Prenatal Exposure to Traffic Pollution May Lead to Asthma 02-16-2009
Even Mismatched Cord Blood Can Help Kids 02-13-2009
Report Urges Broader Effort to Stem Emotional Disorders in Youth 02-13-2009
Court Says Vaccine Not the Cause of Autism 02-12-2009
Texting After Fainting a Good Sign 02-12-2009
Tobacco Companies Targeting Teens, Study Says 02-12-2009
For Preschoolers, Even 'Play' Tends to Be Sedentary 02-06-2009
Health Tip: Wean Your Child From Breast-Feeding 02-05-2009
Gene Mutation Tied to Majority of Cases of Mental Retardation 02-04-2009
RSV to Blame for 1 in 13 Pediatrician Visits 02-04-2009
Tainted China Formula Caused High Rate of Kidney Stones in Kids 02-04-2009
Childhood Beach Vacations May Boost Melanoma Risk 02-03-2009
Health Tip: Safe Use of Air Bags 02-03-2009
Mouse Study Suggests ADHD Drug Might Be Addictive 02-03-2009
Health Tip: Check Your Child's Car Seat 02-02-2009
Many Kids Don't Need the Vitamins They're Taking 02-02-2009
Smoking-Low Birth Weight Link Explained in Part 02-02-2009
Aggressive Treatment Effective in Kids' Brain Cancer 01-31-2009
Kids Who Spend More Time Outdoors Have Better Vision 01-30-2009
Medical Needs of 6.2 Million U.S. Kids Go Unmet 01-30-2009
Health Tip: Is Your Child Getting Too Much Sugar? 01-29-2009
Home Renovations by Affluent Families Can Unleash Lead Threat 01-29-2009
Intensive Insulin Therapy Reduces Mortality in Sick Kids 01-27-2009
Hallucinations Are Rare Side Effects of ADHD Medications 01-26-2009
Health Tip: Problems With a Picky Eater? 01-26-2009
HS Sports Shoulder Injuries More Likely in Boys 01-26-2009
Recess Makes for Better Students 01-26-2009
Preemies Exposed to Toxins in Liquid Meds 01-23-2009
Heavy Smoking as Teenager Might Add Pounds Later 01-22-2009
Salmonella Common in U.S. Poultry 01-22-2009
Car Seats Save Young Lives 01-21-2009
Common Asthma Treatments Don't Work for Virus-Induced Wheeze 01-21-2009
Older Drug Effective in Treating Pediatric Nerve Cancer 01-20-2009
MRSA Infections Spreading to Kids in Community 01-19-2009
Preschool Lunch Doesn't Always Pack Nutritious Punch 01-19-2009
Game, Not Gore, Keeps Video Players Playing 01-16-2009
Health Tip: Easing a Croupy Cough 01-16-2009
Saliva Test Could Indicate Autism 01-16-2009
FDA Finds No Link So Far Between Asthma Drugs and Suicide Risk 01-14-2009
Hard-to-Treat Leukemia Cell Subtype Identified 01-14-2009
Meningitis Vaccine Seems to Work Like a Charm 01-14-2009
Counseling Lacking for Adolescents With Arthritis 01-13-2009
Diet, Exercise Cuts Kids' Risk for Metabolic Syndrome 01-13-2009
Pediatric MS Tied to Higher Relapse Rates 01-13-2009
Vicks VapoRub Linked to Infant Breathing Problems 01-13-2009
Childhood Leukemia Subtype Resists Treatment 01-09-2009
Nitric Oxide Monitoring of Little Benefit for Kids' Asthma 01-09-2009
Parents Not Best Barometer of Kid's Eating, Exercise Habits 01-09-2009
Europe Unlikely to Meet Measles Goals: Report 01-07-2009
Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy 01-07-2009
Health Tip: Help Stop Thumbsucking 01-07-2009
More 'Screen Time' Linked to Poor Fitness in Girls 01-07-2009
Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006 01-07-2009
Childhood Trauma Tied to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 01-06-2009
Car Key Device Jams Teens' Cell Phones 01-05-2009
Health Tip: Help Prevent Toy Injuries 01-05-2009
Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites 01-05-2009
Dubious Drugs, Tainted Foods Top 2008's Health Stories 12-31-2008
Health Tip: Choosing a Crib 12-31-2008
Gastric Bypass Halts Diabetes in Obese Teens 12-29-2008
Many Teens Don't Keep Virginity Pledges 12-29-2008
How to Avoid a Holiday Trip to the ER 12-25-2008
Health Tip: Preparing Your Child For Therapy 12-23-2008
The Best Holiday Toys Are Safe Holiday Toys 12-21-2008
Almost Half of Kids Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke 12-19-2008
Limiting School Snacks Boosts Fruit, Veggie Consumption 12-19-2008
Moms-to-Be Who Drink May Damage Fetus' White Matter 12-19-2008
Most Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Lack Vitamin D 12-19-2008
Childhood Obesity May Cause Thyroid Problems 12-18-2008
Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies 12-18-2008
'Hot' Toys May Not Be the Best Present 12-18-2008
Low Doses of Melamine Won't Harm Kids' Kidneys 12-18-2008
Independent Audit of Global Child Immunizations Urged 12-17-2008
Magnets in Kids' Toys Pose Broad Dangers 12-17-2008
Newborn Hospital Deaths Highest for Those Without Insurance 12-17-2008
School Program Helps Cut Asthma Risks 12-17-2008
Health Tip: Braces Basics 12-15-2008
Nut Bans in Schools May Be Spurring Hysteria 12-12-2008
10% of U.S. High School Seniors Use Vicodin 12-11-2008
Study Questions Value of Anti-Meth Campaign 12-11-2008
38% of U.S. Adults Use Alternative Treatments 12-10-2008
Car Crashes, Falls Top List of Accidental Injuries for Kids 12-10-2008
Gene May Make Kids Crave Junk Food 12-10-2008
Secondhand Smoke Boosts Asthmatic Boys' Behavior Woes 12-10-2008
Report Finds Fault With U.S. Health Services for Teens 12-09-2008
Steroid After Tonsillectomy Raises Bleeding Risk 12-09-2008
Anemia Rates Down for U.S. Women and Children 12-08-2008
Laws Governing Indoor Tanning by Teens Don't Work 12-08-2008
Malaria Vaccine Effective in Latest Trials 12-08-2008
Seizure Meds Can Be Safely Withdrawn From Kids With Epilepsy 12-08-2008
Aggressive Therapy May Stem CF Progression in Infants 12-05-2008
Decongestant Exposure Needs Closer Look 12-05-2008
Flu Shots Worthwhile for College Students 12-05-2008
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Well Tolerated 12-04-2008
Gene Tied to Infants' Lung Maturation 12-04-2008
Children of U.S. Farmworkers Often Uninsured 12-02-2008
Economy Driving Women to Skimp on Health Care: Poll 12-02-2008
Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby 12-02-2008
TV, Internet Causing Kids Harm: Report 12-02-2008
Few Young Adults Seek Treatment for Psych Disorders 12-01-2008
Health Needs of Autistic Children Often Unmet 12-01-2008
Low Childhood IQ Tied to Risk of Later Mental Disorders 12-01-2008
Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries 12-01-2008
Beware of Toxic Toys This Holiday Season 11-28-2008
School Soda Ban Has Limited Effect 11-27-2008
Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span 11-27-2008
Health Tip: Keep Bathroom Chemicals Locked Up 11-24-2008
ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk 11-21-2008
Getting Tough on Bullying 11-21-2008
Health Tip: Signs of Celiac Disease in Children 11-21-2008
Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks 11-20-2008
Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets 11-20-2008
Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels 11-19-2008
Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies 11-19-2008
Health Tip: Is Your Child More Prone to Ear Infections? 11-19-2008
Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain 11-17-2008
First Family Will Have Tough Time Finding Hypoallergenic Dog 11-14-2008
High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids 11-14-2008
Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant 11-12-2008
Early Onset Approved for ADHD Drug 11-12-2008
U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem 11-12-2008
Health Tip: Doing Your Baby's Laundry 11-11-2008
Obese Kids Have Old Arteries 11-11-2008
Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise 11-10-2008
Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood 11-10-2008
Poverty May Aggravate Asthma 11-10-2008