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Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Heat Rash
Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development
Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds
Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds
U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report
Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds
Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
Student Suicide May Spur Similar Thoughts in Teens
Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child's Mental Health
ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Health Tip: Help Children Eat Healthier
Health Tip: Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe
Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children
Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk
Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression
Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
Most Americans Say 'No' to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars
Health Tip: Pay Attention to Baby's Communication
Podcast: Considering Birth Control? Know Your Options
Podcast: Do Ultrasonic Bug Repellent Devices Work?
Podcast: Family Focus: Less Sodium for All
Podcast: Good Skin Care Essential if You Have Diabetes
Podcast: How Safe Is Your Home?
Podcast: Job Burnout May Be Hard on Your Heart
Podcast: Younger Women Need to Be Vigilant About Breast Cancer
Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills: Study
Health Tip: Schedule Baby's First Dental Visit
Kids With Autism May Perceive Movement More Quickly
Considering Birth Control? Know Your Options
Do Ultrasonic Bug Repellent Devices Work?
Enjoying Nature May Give Your Brain a Break
Family Focus: Less Sodium for All
Good Skin Care Essential if You Have Diabetes
How Safe Is Your Home?
Job Burnout May Be Hard on Your Heart
Many U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: Survey
Nearly Half of High Schoolers Text While Driving: Survey
Younger Women Need to Be Vigilant About Breast Cancer
More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids
Health Tip: Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated for Drug Abuse, Report Says
Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds
Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks
Study Sees Link Between Mom's Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children
For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs
Gasoline Poisonings in Kids Spike During Summer: Study
Health Tip: Monitor Fat in Preschoolers' Diet
Magnesium-Rich Food May Help Keep Kids' Bones Strong
Some Blackboard Chalks Might Spur Allergies in Kids: Study
Synthetic Pot Use Can Mimic Symptoms of Prenatal Disorder
Can High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet Boost Fertility Treatment?
FDA Proposes Tougher Warnings for Tanning Beds
FDA Warns Pregnant Women About Migraine Drugs
Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids
Flu Vaccine Safe for Kids With Crohn's, Colitis: Study
Many Parents Texting, Phoning While Driving Their Kids: Survey
Most Men With Erectile Dysfunction Don't Seem to Get Treatment
Pediatricians Endorse New Acne Treatment Guidelines
More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds
School Sports May Cut Rates of Violence, Bullying Among Teens
Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis: Study
No Need to Toss Your Child's Toothbrush After Strep Throat, Study Suggests
Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study
Kids on Medicaid May Face Barriers to Eczema Treatment
Outdoor Recess May Help Protect Kids From Nearsightedness
Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems
Food, Skin Allergies on the Rise Among Children: CDC
Health Tip: Holding Your Infant Skin to Skin
Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals: Report
White House to Challenge Ruling on Unlimited Access to 'Morning-After' Pill
Drug Shows Some Benefit for Kids With Autism
Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
More Than 4,000 U.S. Kids Hurt Each Year on Amusement Rides
Obama Administration to Challenge Judge's Ruling on 'Morning-After' Pill
Blind Cords Pose Danger to Toddlers, Doctors Warn
FDA Approves 'Morning-After' Pill Without a Prescription
Keep Beauty Regimen Safe During Pregnancy, Doctor Advises
School Programs Do Keep Some Kids From Smoking
Study Debunks Lyme Disease-Autism Link
Allergies: As American as Apple Pie?
Health Tip: Manage Visitors After Bringing Home Baby
Pediatrician Group Issues Home Birth Policy Statement
Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert
Magnetic Brain Stimulation May Temporarily Dull Nicotine Craving
Poor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in Kids
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Saturday
Kids' Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity: Study
More Infants Surviving With Serious Heart Defects, Study Finds
Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests
Many Kids Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplants Must Return to Hospital
Many Parents Give Kids Cold Medicines When They Shouldn't, Survey Finds
Prenatal Use of Common Epilepsy Drug Tied to Higher Autism Risk
Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among U.S. Teens: Survey
Ultrasound Best Detector of Dangerous Ectopic Pregnancies, Study Finds
'Clean Your Plate' Orders From Parents May Backfire for Kids
HIV Drugs May Help Protect Young Patients' Hearts: Study
Kids More Likely to Pick Up Warts at Home, Not Public Spaces
Popular Cinnamon Stunt Can Have Serious Lung Effects
Help Young Pitchers Avoid Overuse Injuries
Focus on One Sport Raises Young Athletes' Injury Risk: Study
Health Tip: Make Kids Safe in the Sandbox
Kids' Learning Disabilities May Have Multiple Causes
Many Parents Text, Phone With Kids in Car: Survey
Teen Births May Increase Risk of Obesity Later in Life
Drunk Driving Not the Only Way Alcohol Leads to Teen Deaths: Study
Fecal Transplant Studied for Kids With Bowel Disease
Health Tip: Promote Fine Motor Skills in Preschoolers
U.S. Infant Mortality Rates Finally Dropping Again: Report
Babies Born Even Slightly Early May Lag Behind: Study
Colic May Be Linked to Childhood Migraine, Study Says
Health Tip: Ease Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Helping Children Make Sense of the Senseless
No Tie Between Light Drinking During Pregnancy, Child's Development: Study
Age of Autism Diagnosis May Depend on Symptoms: Study
Health Tip: What's Keeping Your Child Awake?
Podcast: Are Multivitamins Worth the Cost?
Podcast: Bone Health Isn’t Just a Woman's Concern
Podcast: Children Can Suffer ACL Injuries, Too
Podcast: For Diabetes: Go Mediterranean
Podcast: Java and Pregnancy: An OK Combo?
Podcast: PSTD Not Uncommon After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Podcast: The Heart Benefit of Berries
Are Multivitamins Worth the Cost?
Bone Health Isn’t Just a Woman’s Concern
Children Can Suffer ACL Injuries, Too
For Diabetes: Go Mediterranean
Java and Pregnancy: An OK Combo?
No Time for Exercise? An Active Lifestyle May Be the Solution
PTSD Not Uncommon After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The Heart Benefit of Berries
Health Tip: Encourage Your Toddler to Read
Study Links Stillbirth to Genes Tied to Dangerous Heart Rhythm
Teen's Death From Chickenpox Highlights Need for Vaccination, CDC Reports
Better School Lunches May Lead to Slimmer Students
Diclegis Approved for Morning Sickness
Estrogen Level in Pregnancy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters
Health Tip: Keep Medications Out of Youngsters' Reach
Hospitals Work to Reduce Unnecessary Early Births
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Might Raise Child's Cancer Risk: Study
Smoking in Youth-Rated Movies Doubles: Report
Babies' Birth Month May Affect MS Risk: Study
Frequent Eating in Kids Tied to Less Weight Gain
Kids Given Big Plates Help Themselves to More Food
Kids With Autism May Be Less Likely to Imitate 'Silly' Behavior
Lengthy Seizures May Delay Mental Development, Study Suggests
Dental Anesthesia May Interrupt Wisdom Teeth Growth
Expert Pitches Safety Tips for Young Baseball Players
Judge: Make Morning-After Pill Available to All Females
Mental Health Care Lacking for Kids, Advocates Say
Parents' Military Deployment Takes Toll on Kids, Study Finds
Scans May Reveal Pre-Schizophrenia Brain Changes
Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood
More U.S. Couples Living Together Instead of Marrying, CDC Finds
Melanoma Rates Rising in U.S. Children
Child's Cancer Often Causes Parents Severe Distress: Study
Repeat Births by Teen Girls Still Too High: CDC
Study Pinpoints Women at Risk for Blood Clots From Pregnancy
Consensual Sex Typically Doesn't Begin Before Teen Years, Study Finds
One in 10 U.S. Kids Diagnosed With ADHD: Report
Hot Tap Water May Pose Scalding Hazard
Kids of Better-Educated Parents Have Healthier Diets: Study
Keep Kids Safe From Laundry Detergent Packets
Pre-College Parental Chat May Reduce Freshman Drinking
Pregnant Women Under Stress May Be at Higher Risk for Stillbirth
Traffic Smog Tied to Serious Birth Defects
Frequent Moves Take Toll on Poor Kids, Study Suggests
Rubella in Pregnancy Rare in U.S., But Can Be Devastating for Baby
Should Short Boys Take Growth Hormone?
Health Tip: Kids Keeping You From Exercising?
Temporary Tattoos May Leave Permanent Damage
Too Much TV May Make Kids Antisocial, Study Suggests
Vitamin D Important During Pregnancy, Study Suggests
Certain Parents Less Likely to Follow Doctors' Advice: Poll
Family Meals Nourish Teens' Mental Health: Study
Parents' Divorce May Up Kids' Odds for Smoking as Adults
Stress During Pregnancy May Raise Heart Defect Risk for Baby
Working While Pregnant Won't Harm the Baby, Study Finds
U.S. Agency Puts Poison Prevention in Spotlight
Fit Kids May Dodge Fractures in Old Age
Antipsychotic Drug Use Rising for Kids on Medicaid, Study Finds
Flu Season Continues to Wind Down
Picky Eating in Youngsters Might Be Largely Caused by Genes
Child Health Experts Come Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
Ready-to-Eat Foods for Toddlers Often Too Salty: Study
Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study
They're Cute, But Chicks Carry Salmonella Dangers
Brain Circuitry Yields Clue to Autism, Researchers Say
Health Tip: Enjoy Safe Exercise During Pregnancy
Measles Can Spread Further Than Thought on Airplanes: Study
Meth in Pregnancy May Blunt Child's Reaction to Stress: Study
One in 50 School-Aged Children in U.S. Has Autism: CDC
Study: Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy May Not Affect Baby's Growth
Women Abused in Childhood at Higher Odds of Having Child With Autism: Study
Black Children Less Likely to Get Antibiotics: Study
Fewer Kids Getting Hurt in Most Sports, Study Finds
Gene Mutations Appear Key to Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study Says
Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy May Not Affect Kids' Future Bone Health
New Guidelines Raise Safety Bar on Concussions
Parents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise: Study
Switch to Skim Milk Won't Prevent Toddler's Obesity: Study
Know What's in Your Child's Medications, FDA Warns
4 Heart-Related Conditions You Can Work to Prevent
Avoiding Scary Situations May Leave Kids More Anxious: Study
Binge Drinking: A Woman’s Health Concern
Breast Cancer May Be More Deadly for Some Women
Diabetes and Depression: A Troubling Connection
Easing Your Concerns About a Prostate Exam
Energy Drinks: Not a Good Choice for Children
Health Tip: Protect Kids From Stress
Podcast: 4 Heart-Related Conditions You Can Work to Prevent
Podcast: Binge Drinking: A Woman’s Health Concern
Podcast: Breast Cancer May Be More Deadly for Some Women
Podcast: Diabetes and Depression: A Troubling Connection
Podcast: Easing Your Concerns About a Prostate Exam
Podcast: Energy Drinks: Not a Good Choice for Children
Podcast: The Total-Body Toll of Obesity
Say 'No' to Foodborne Illness
The Total-Body Toll of Obesity
Don't Give ADHD Meds to Undiagnosed Kids, Experts Urge
Ectopic Pregnancy Treatments Have Similar Effects on Fertility
ERs Not Doing Enough to Educate Parents on Car-Seat Safety: Study
Health Tip: Be Careful With Kids Around Water at Home
Sports Help Dads, Daughters Bond, Study Says
Health Tip: Childproof the Laundry Area
In Seriously Ill Kids, Obesity May Be Tied to Higher Death Risk: Study
Sweet Drinks Tied to Higher Calorie Consumption in Kids
Health Tip: Teach Kids to Prevent Overuse Injuries
Kids' Pet Frogs Caused Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
More Evidence Whooping Cough Protection Wanes
Flu Infections Continue to Decline
Heavier Pregnant Women May Face Higher C-Section Risk
Tips on Coping With Daylight Saving Time
Combo Treatment Might Beat Epidural to Ease Labor: Study
Health Tip: Experiencing Nosebleeds During Pregnancy?
Spotting Sleep Problems in Special-Needs Children
Anxiety May Be More Common Than Depression After Pregnancy
C-Section Rates Vary Widely at U.S. Hospitals
Heart-Healthy Habits in Childhood May Prevent Future Disease
Most Kids With Autism Overcome Language Delays, Study Finds
Pregnancy Boosts Size of Women's Feet, Study Finds
Ob-Gyn Group Lists Procedures That May Not Be Needed
Researchers Describe 1st 'Functional Cure' of HIV in Baby
City Kids Exposed to More Lead From Contaminated Dust in Summer
Health Tip: Coping With Itching During Pregnancy
Kids, Seniors Prone to MRSA Infections Depending on Season: Study
Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids
Volunteering May Boost Teen Heart Health
Video Games May Sharpen Focusing Skills in Kids With Dyslexia
Animals May Boost Social Interaction in Kids With Autism
Artificial Pancreas Worked Overnight on Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
Babies Born to Obese Women Show Thicker Arteries: Study
No Risks to Pregnancy Seen With Morning Sickness Drug
U.S. Teen Birth Rates Highest in Rural Areas, Research Shows
Health Tip: Serve Up a Healthy After-School Snack
Mother's Drinking Increases Risk of Infant's Death: Study
Soccer Kicks Up Activity Level of Overweight Kids: Study
Allergy 'Rescue' Shots May Work Better in Lower Thigh of Overweight Kids
C-Section May Raise Child's Risk of Allergies, Asthma: Study
Experts Dispute Value of Checking Kids' Blood Pressure
Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Headache
Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools
Poll: Many Americans Don't See Their Kids as Overweight
Teen Pregnancy-Prevention Program Works, Study Says
Without Laws, Many Tanning Salons Would Allow Kids: Study
A Few Extra Pounds May Harm Lung Function in Black, Hispanic Kids
Children Born With Heart Defects Show Growth Lags 3 Years Later
Parents: Revealing Your Past Smoking, Pot Use May Not Help Your Kids
'Smarter Lunchroom' May Lead to Healthier Choices
Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says
Fetal Heart May Develop Later in Pregnancy Than Thought
Health Tip: Reading to Baby
Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Help in the Kitchen
New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Screening in Newborns, Children
Brains of Fetuses 'Build a Bridge' Between Regions, Images Show
Injuries Rising Among Young Dancers
Health Tip: Sled Safely
Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females
Switching Kids Away From Violent TV May Lower Aggression
Too Much Coffee in Pregnancy Tied to Smaller, Later Newborns, Study Says
Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death
Expert Tips to Get Rid of Head Lice
4 Nutrients for a Healthy Colon
A Healthy Diet Still One of the Best Defenses Against Heart Attack
A Healthy Heart Can Help Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
A Mammogram Is Still Important
Diabetes Prevention: It’s All in the Family
E-Cigarettes: A Safer Source of Nicotine?
Flu Levels Continue to Fall, CDC Says
Give Your Child an Academic Boost—Exercise!
Hemorrhoids Are Common, Preventable and Treatable
Military Women Exposed to Combat After Childbirth Face Depression
More Women Face Mental Illness
Podcast: A Healthy Diet Still One of the Best Defenses Against Heart Attack
Podcast: A Healthy Heart Can Help Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
Podcast: A Mammogram Is Still Important
Podcast: Diabetes Prevention: It’s All in the Family
Podcast: E-Cigarettes: A Safer Source of Nicotine?
Podcast: Give Your Child an Academic Boost—Exercise!
Podcast: More Women Face Mental Illness
Public Smoking Bans Cut Risk of Preterm Births, Study Finds
Obese Black Women at Higher Risk for Having Very Large Babies
Open Windows, Lower Risk for Preterm Birth: Study
Progesterone Shots May Not Prevent Preterm Birth of Twins: Study
Those Childhood Piano Lessons Should Start Early
'Cyberbullying' as Harmful as Physical Threats, Study Finds
Kids With Knee ACL Injuries Require Special Care
Teens' Friends Can Influence Their School Performance
First-Born May Be at Greater Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension
Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Lower Autism Risk
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Predict Later Ills, Study Says
Little Known on How to Best Help Kids After Trauma
Teen Births Hit Record Low, CDC Reports
Early Dental Care Can Help Keep Kids Smiling for Years to Come
Don't Overlook Eating Issues Tied to Autism, Study Warns
Flu Levels Starting to Fall, CDC Says
Lower Drinking Age May Raise Chances of Bingeing Later
Type 1 Diabetes Up 70 Percent in Kids, Study Finds
Health Tip: Giving Up Baby's Bottle
Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk
Stroke During Childhood May Raise Risk for Epilepsy, Study Says
Exposure to Smog in Early Pregnancy Linked to Complications
Nerve-Stimulating Device Might Ease Migraines
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Tied to Tinier Babies
Needed: Recruits of All Ages for Medical Research
Chips, Sodas Out, Healthier Fare In With New School Snack Rules
Flu Still Widespread but Easing in Some States: CDC
Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan
Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Study
Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe in Cold Weather
Health Tip: Minimize Pesticide Exposure
More Child Gun Injuries in States With Self-Defense Laws
Texting Doesn't Replace the Feel-Good Effects of Talking, Study Says
Childhood Abuse May Be Tied to Uterine Fibroids: Study
Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Study
Folic Acid Supplements Don’t Affect Your Risk for Cancer
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt When Pregnant
Non-Drug ADHD Treatments Don't Pan Out in Study
Health Tip: A Few 'Don'ts' During Pregnancy
High Blood Pressure in Kids May Be Less Common Than Thought
Do TV Liquor Ads Drive Kids to Drink?
No Proof Drugs Ease Kids' Migraines: Study
Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
Flu Still at Epidemic Levels: CDC
Gleevec's Latest Approval is for Pediatric Cancer
Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising: EPA
Ob/Gyn Group Urges Docs to Help Prevent 'Octomom'-Type Multiple Births
More Children Missing Recommend Vaccines
People With Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot: Experts
Study Links Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy to Lower IQ
Health Tip: Protect Against Flu During Pregnancy
Health Tip: Help Protect Kids from Flu
More U.S. Children Diagnosed With ADHD
Poorer Neighborhoods Often Have Less Safe Playgrounds
How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School: Expert
Tips to Keep Kids Safe, Warm During Winter
48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard
Health Tip: Encourage Kids to Snack on Fruits and Veggies
Hockey Rule Changes Could Cut Player Aggression, Injuries
Cases of Rare But Deadly Encephalitis Rising Among Kids, Report Finds
Childhood Obesity Rates Drop in New York City, Los Angeles: Study
Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says
Depression May Raise Risk for Early Death in Stroke Survivors
Fetal Deaths Up Among Unvaccinated Moms in H1N1 Pandemic: Study
3 Potential New Tactics for Preventing Diabetes
Beyond Bone Health: The Power of Vitamin D
Blood Clots During Pregnancy More Likely After IVF, Study Says
Defeat the Pattern of Male-Pattern Baldness
Fighting Breast Cancer: The Latest Treatment Techniques
No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma: Study
Podcast: 3 Potential New Tactics for Preventing Diabetes
Podcast: Beyond Bone Health: The Power of Vitamin D
Podcast: Defeat the Pattern of Male-Pattern Baldness
Podcast: Fighting Breast Cancer: The Latest Treatment Techniques
Podcast: Preventing Teen Dating Abuse
Podcast: Protecting Older Family Members from Financial Abuse
Podcast: Statins May Lower Cancer Risk, Too
Preventing Teen Dating Abuse
Protecting Older Family Members from Financial Abuse
Statins May Lower Cancer Risk, Too
Study Finds Low Flu Vaccine Rates in U.S. Kids
Women and Heart Disease: Sometimes a Difficult Diagnosis
30 Percent of U.S. Teen Girls Meet Up With Online Strangers
Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids
Safer Roads Near Schools May Mean Fewer Kids Struck by Cars
Screen Time Near Bedtime Means Less Sleep for Kids
Avoid Pregnancy for a Year After Weight-Loss Surgery: Review
Bullying Harms Kids With Autism, Parents Say
Safe Ways to Relieve Your Young Child's Flu Symptoms
Mother-to-Be's Pollen Exposure May Boost Asthma Risk in Baby
Technique IDs Deadliest Whooping Cough Cases
Better Communication with Doctor Improves Medication Use
High BPA Levels in Kids Linked to Risk for Heart, Kidney Damage: Study
Many U.S. Teens at Risk for Suicide Despite Treatment: Study
Binge Drinking Common Among U.S. Women, Girls: CDC
Breast Milk Contains More Than 700 Bacteria Types: Study
Health Tip: Talk to Kids About Smoking
Mental Health of Dads-to-Be May Influence Toddler's Behavior
Helping Sleeping Moms-to-Be Breathe Easier May Benefit Baby
Hospital Type Linked to Racial Disparities in Kids With Appendicitis Complication
Low Vitamin D in Early Pregnancy Tied to Lower Birth Weight
Married Women More Likely to Have Positive Pregnancies: Study
Move Over, Mean Girls
Study Tracks Kids' Brain Activity While Watching 'Sesame Street'
People May Skip Generic Pills if Color Differs From Brand-Name Drug
Prenatal Antidepressants Don't Raise Fetal, Infant Death Risk: Study
Second Hit Leaves Young Football Player in Wheelchair
To Your Health! A Year-End List Worth Saving
Health Tip: Boost Baby's Brain With Toys
Don't Cut School Recess, Pediatricians Say
Economic Conditions at Birth Linked to Behavior in Teen Years
Health Tip: Signs That Your Child May Have Juvenile Arthritis
Health Tip: Soothing Morning Sickness
How One N.Y. Family Met the Challenge of an Oral Birth Defect
Thousands of U.S. Babies Born With Cleft Lip, Palate Each Year
Health Tip: Understanding Morning Sickness
Health Tip: Help Ease Night Terrors
U.S. Children's Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions
Health Tip: Calming a Fussy Baby
Overweight Teens Report High Rates of Bullying, Teasing
Oxygen Treatment May Improve the Odds for Extreme Preemies
Shortage of Drug for Children's Cancer May Have Upped Relapse Rates
Some Kids Abusing Common Baking Ingredients
To Your Health! A Year-End List Worth Saving
Health Tip: Help Keep Your Baby's Crib Safe
It's OK for Kids to Keep Believing in Santa, Expert Says
Make Holiday Meals Safe for Kids With Food Allergies
Nearly One-Third of Kids With Food Allergies May Be Bullied
Consider Eye Safety When Toy Shopping
Family Meals Encourage Kids to Eat More Veggies, Fruit: Study
Health Tip: Store Breast Milk Safely
Motivation and Study, Not IQ, Are Keys to Kids' Math Success
Overweight? You Can Scale Back Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma: Study
Drugs Hold Promise for Severe Juvenile Arthritis Patients
Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Rare Children's Brain Disorder
Health Tip: Help Prevent Repetitive Stress Injury
Health Tip: Keep Kids From Choking Hazards
Marijuana Use Rising Among High School Seniors: Report
Reindeer May Deliver More Than Presents
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Woes in Kids
Stroke Risk Much Higher in African-Americans with Hypertension
Quality of Life Can Suffer for Kids With Heart Devices
Survival Tripled for Hospitalized U.S. Kids With Cardiac Arrest
Veggies and Cheese as Filling as Chips For Kids, With Fewer Calories
Banning Vaccine Preservative Would Hurt Kids in Poor Nations: Experts
Fewer Children Injured From Swallowing Caustic Chemicals: Study
Health Tip: Taking Medications During Pregnancy
Keep Tots' Milk to 2 Cups a Day: Study
Podcast: Americans Need to Learn More about Antibiotics
Podcast: Flame Retardants May Affect Kids' Development
Podcast: Gene Raises Risk for Pancreatitis in Men Who Drink
Podcast: Obesity Epidemic Drives Dramatic Rise in Diabetes
Podcast: Respiratory Symptoms Wax and Wane with Period
Podcast: Some Signs of Aging Linked to an Unhealthy Heart
Podcast: Strong Social Ties May Help Women Survive Cancer
Family Grapples With Kids' Tech Time
Gadget Givers Urged to Consider Ramifications
Heavy Drinking, Pot Use Tied to Teen Brain Changes
Parents Key to Easing Psychological Impact of Conn. Shootings
Study Questions Advice Given to Obese Pregnant Women
Child Abuse in U.S. Declines for 5th Straight Year
Health Tip: Shopping for Children's Shoes
ADHD into Adulthood Raises Risk for Health Problems
Americans Need to Learn More about Antibiotics
Brain Changes Continue After Child's Concussion: Study
Flame Retardants May Affect Kids’ Development
Gene Raises Risk for Pancreatitis in Men Who Drink
Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues
Mothers' Pre-Pregnancy Weight Tied to Kids' IQ, Study Says
Obesity Epidemic Drives Dramatic Rise in Diabetes
Respiratory Symptoms Wax and Wane with Period
Some Signs of Aging Linked to an Unhealthy Heart
Strong Social Ties May Help Women Survive Cancer
Secondhand Smoke Puts Children at Risk for Meningitis
Dating Violence in Teen Years Can Have Lasting Impact
Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results: Study
Health Tip: Manage Diabetes During Pregnancy
Oxygen Deprivation in the Womb May Raise ADHD Risk
U.S. Task Force Urges Docs to Counsel Kids Against Smoking
Young Binge Eaters Prone to Illicit Drug Use: Study
Is Your Little One Scared of Santa?
Plastics Chemical BPA Found in Fetal Livers
Kids With HIV at Risk of Heart Disease, Study Says
Shred Those Slopes Safely—with a Helmet
Health Tip: Make Sure Kids Get Enough Water
Is Childhood Intelligence Linked to Pain Problems in Adulthood?
Teen Girls Who Smoke May Up Risk for Future Bone Disease
Children's Seizures Not Always Damaging, Study Finds
More U.S. Kids Get High-Radiation Scans, Study Says
Tap-Water Chemical May Be Linked to Food Allergy
What Doctors Don't Know About Treating Kids With Epilepsy
Make Sure Toys You Buy Are Safe for Tots
When to Worry About Your Child's Fever
Boys With Undescended Testicles at Higher Risk for Testicular Cancer: Study
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Hot Water Burns
Simple Formula May Predict Obesity Risk at Birth
Violence in a Soldier's Past May Up PTSD Risk
HIV Drug Combo May Help Prevent Malaria Reinfection
Injuries Jump Along with Bounce House Popularity
Health Tip: What's Behind Frequent Nosebleeds?
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Tied to Later Heart Trouble
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Poor Reading Skills in Kids: Study
Study: Chest CT Scans May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Cardiac Screening for All Young Athletes Carries Big Price Tag: Study
Give Teens Access to Emergency Contraception, Pediatricians Say
Health Tip: Treating a Nosebleed
Injuries Skyrocket From Inflatable Bounce Houses: Study
Parents' Fear of Dentist May Get Passed On to Kids
Study Sees Possible Link Between Air Pollution and Autism Risk
Health Tip: Clip Baby's Nails Carefully
With Bullying, What's a Parent to Do?
Health Tip: Preparing Baby Formula
Health Tip: Use Antibiotics Wisely
Continued Use of ADHD Drugs May Reduce Criminal Behavior, Study Says
Hearing Loss May Be Linked to Diabetes
OB/GYNs Endorse Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills
Secondhand Smoke Very Unhealthy for Kids in Cars: Study
Sleep Positioners Linked to Infant Suffocation: CDC
Adoption Can Boost Quality of Life for Infertile Couples, Study Finds
Chronic Pain Is Often a Family Affair, Study Finds
Kids With Psoriasis More Likely to Be Overweight: Study
Study Supports Link Between Obesity, Cavities in Homeless Kids
Vitamin D in Pregnancy May Be Key to Women's Risk for MS, Study Says
Youngest Kids in Class May Be More Likely to Get ADHD Diagnosis
5 Steps Would Lower Preemie Rates in Richest Countries: Study
Cartoons May Ease Anxiety for Kids Facing Surgery
Does Eating Fish During Infancy Cut Asthma Risk?
Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Cradle Cap
Kids With Autism and Child Prodigies May Share Certain Traits
Poor Neighborhoods Home to More Obese Kids: Study
Diabetes Prevention: Start Small, Experts Say
Flame Retardants in Furniture, Carpets Might Affect Kids' Development
Podcast: Eat More Legumes for Better Diabetes Control
Podcast: Menopause Boosts Belly Fat, Study Says
Podcast: Moderate Drinking Linked to Heart Rhythm Problem
Podcast: More Eye Injuries Seen with Robotic Prostate Surgery
Podcast: More Youths Abuse Painkillers
Podcast: Patient Service Helps Spot Cancer Early
Podcast: Too Much Sitting Can Harm Your Health
Eat More Legumes for Better Diabetes Control
Fast Before Cholesterol Test? Study Says No
Health Tip: Is Your Child Ready for a Tricycle?
Kids' Generosity May Depend on Who's Watching: Study
Menopause Boosts Belly Fat, Study Says
Moderate Drinking in Pregnancy Tied to Lower IQ in Child
Moderate Drinking Linked to Heart Rhythm Problem
Month of Birth Might Help Determine MS Risk, Study Suggests
More Eye Injuries Seen with Robotic Prostate Surgery
More Youths Abuse Painkillers
Patient Service Helps Spot Cancer Early
Too Much Sitting Can Harm Your Health
Doctors Need Better Ways to Spot, Treat Concussion in Kids
Health Tip: Help Prevent Trampoline Injuries
Kids' Headaches Rarely Due to Vision Problems, Study Finds
U.S. Preterm Birth Rate Continues to Drop: Report
Many Smokers Light Up With Kids in Car: Study
Study Explores Possible Tie Between Fever, Flu in Pregnancy and Autism
Better Economic Status Tied to Peanut Allergy in Kids: Study
Pregnant Women With Bipolar Disorder May Have Higher Risk of Premature Birth
Some Kids May Overcome or Outgrow Egg Allergy, Study Suggests
Lifetime Risk for Heart Disease Is High
Parents' Social Anxiety May Raise Kids' Risk for Anxiety Disorder
Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Abduction
For Kids, Eating Out = More Calories
Dirty Pacifiers May Make Infants Sick: Study
Food Allergies Can Make Kids Targets for Bullies
Lupus May Be Linked to Serious Pregnancy Complication
Migraines May Hurt Kids' Grades Too
Fewer U.S. Kids Dying of Diabetes: CDC
Health Tip: Handling Food During Pregnancy
Identifying Teen Drivers Curbs Crashes in N.J., Study Finds
Multiple C-Sections Linked to Raised Complication Risks: Study
Obese Children Struggle With Joint Pain: Study
Autism Signs Not Apparent in First Year
Common Antidepressants Too Risky During Pregnancy, Researchers Say
Crohn's Disease in Children May Start From Bacteria
Help Kids Breathe Easier on Halloween
New Treatment For Head Lice?
Play-Focused Program Might Help Kids With Autism
Poor Reading Skills Linked to Teen Pregnancy Risk
Gene May Be Tied to Both Smoking and ADHD, Study Suggests
Homelessness, Frequent Moves Affect How Kids Do in School
Smartphones Linked to Sexual Activity in Teens: Study
Smoking During Pregnancy Tied to Extra Weight in Kids
Docs Make Push to Lower Kids' Pain, Stress in ER
Mothers' Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to Kids' Heart Health
Obese Teens Face Higher Risk for Kidney Disease: Study
Harvest Season Can Be Hazardous for Farmers
Swallowing Nasal Sprays, Eye Drops Can Harm Kids, FDA Warns
Too Much Dairy, Carbs Might Harm Men's Sperm
Foster Kids Adopted by Same-Sex Parents Make Big Gains, Study Says
Harmful Chemicals Found in Day Care Centers, Study Says
Health Tip: Enjoy a Healthier Halloween
AAP Issues Safety Guidelines for Cheerleading
Antibiotics Don't Ease Coughs in Kids With Common Cold: Study
CDC Panel: All Pregnant Women Should Get Whooping Cough Shot
Exercise Boosts School Performance for Kids With ADHD: Study
Health Tip: Stay Safe This Halloween
Lax Parents, Dealers May Lead to ATV Crashes, Study Suggests
Health Tip: Don't Take the Wrong Medication
Is Perfect Pitch Genetic?
Kids Still Swallowing Magnets Despite Warning Labels
'Off-Label' Use of Meds Routine in Pediatric ICU
Bullying May Be Linked to Mental Disorders
Cheerleading Needs Safety Guidelines, Pediatricians Say
Health Tip: Secure Your Child in a Booster Seat
Kids With Stressed-Out Parents Eat More Fast Food: Study
Little Evidence Organic Food Better in Long Run: Report
Many High School Football Players Ignore Signs of Concussion: Survey
More Americans Have High Blood Pressure Under Control: Survey
More Antibiotic Use Tied to Rise in Diarrheal Infections in Hospitals: Study
Many Grandparents Lack Latest Child Safety Info: Study
Boys Hit Puberty Sooner Now, Study Finds
Fertility Treatments May Raise Risk for Birth Defects: Study
A Parent's Grief Highlights Flu Shot's Importance
Health Tip: Encourage Your Family to Exercise
Health Tip: Is Your Child a Biter?
'Plugged-In' Teens Vulnerable in Traffic: Study
Texas-Mexico Border Violence May Harm Kids' Mental Health
Caring Parents Less Likely to Raise a Bully, Study Finds
Colorful Detergent 'Pods' a Danger for Children: CDC
Fewer Children for Women After Ectopic Pregnancy: Study
Health Tip: Treating Swimmer's Ear
HPV Vaccine Doesn’t Change Sexual Behavior, Study Says
Painkiller Abuse by Kids Way Up, Study Finds
Early Menopause Affects Heart Disease Risk
Fried Meat May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk
Health Tip: Help Keep Head Lice From Coming Back
Hispanics and Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Mammography Pluses Top Any Harms
Pain Relievers May Raise Risk for 2nd Heart Attack
Podcast: Early Menopause Affects Heart Disease Risk
Podcast: Fried Meat May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk
Podcast: Hispanics and Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Podcast: Mammography Pluses Top Any Harms
Podcast: Pain Relievers May Raise Risk for 2nd Heart Attack
Podcast: Shoppers Who Read Food Labels Are Slimmer
Podcast: U.S. Kids' Diet Too Salty for Their Health
Shoppers Who Read Food Labels Are Slimmer
U.S. Kids’ Diet Too Salty for Their Health
When Adults Smoke in Cars, Child Passengers Suffer: Study
Kids Who Sleep a Bit Longer Behave Better in School, Study Finds
'Mother's Kiss' Method May Dislodge Items Kids Put in Nose
Avoid Scary Calorie Counts This Halloween
Taking Terror Out of Nightmares: Tips for Parents
Pre-Test Jitters Might Boost Scores: Study
Health Tip: Avoid Spreading Pinkeye
Many Hospitalized Children Experience Severe Pain: Report
Pick Up Your Walking Speed to Boost Your Health
Health Tip: Easing Teething Pain
Importance of Family Meals Questioned
Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Affect Babies' Language Development
Certain Eye Injuries in Kids May Indicate Child Abuse: Study
CT Scans of Kids in ER With Stomach Pain Skyrockets
Health Tip: Starting Baby on Solid Foods
Nearly Half of Children With Autism Wander From Safety: Survey
Prenatal Mercury Exposure Tied to ADHD Symptoms in Kids
Strict Moms Influence Kids' Friends: Study
Halloween Means Gobbling Candy
For People With Lung Disease, Colds Are Worse With School Kids Around
Health Tip: Manage Your Child's Allergy
BPA Exposure Impacts Pregnant Women's Thyroids, Study Suggests
Couples Trying to Conceive Might Need Help Sooner, Study Says
Free Birth Control May Curb Abortions: Study
Could Hypertension in Pregnancy Harm Child's Thinking Skills for Decades?
Insomnia Exacts a High Price on the Job
Drinking, Driving Drops by Half Among Teens: CDC
Health Tip: Kids Need to Stop Sucking Their Thumbs
Impact Tests Show Bike Helmets Protect Kids in Crashes
Many Pedestrians Hit By Cars Are Distracted By Mobile Devices
New Autism Criteria Will Have Minor Impact: Study
Child Abuse Injuries Have Risen, Study Finds
Children Underrepresented in Clinical Drug Trials: Study
Teens Don't Really Like Taking Risks, Study Finds
U.S. Kids Exposed to 4 Hours of Background TV Daily: Study
Mailed Kits May Prompt Parents to Protect Kids From Sun
Health Tip: Treat a Toddler to a Picnic
Prenatal Test Presents Dilemmas to Expectant Mothers
Simple Test Might Predict Whether Some Pregnancies Succeed
Exercise Programs for Kids Seem to Have Little Impact: Study
Flu Season's Approaching So Roll Up Your Sleeve
Smoking Scenes on Rise in Top-Grossing Youth-Rated Movies: CDC
Can Parents' Divorce Boost Son's Risk for Stroke?
Doctors' Intuition May Be Key to Spotting Infections in Kids
Make Trampolines Off-Limits, AAP Says
Research Suggests Possible Vaccine to Prevent Premature Birth
Son's Real-Life Drama Leads Comedy Queen to Medical Role
TV for Kids Filled With Social Bullying, Study Finds
Virus Patterns Where Kids Live May Affect Asthma Risk
Why Some Mothers (Wrongly) Let Kids Try Alcohol
After Tonsillectomy, Steroids May Not Increase Bleeding
Health Tip: If You or Your Child Have a Food Allergy
Many Children With Autism Have Other Health Problems, Study Says
Obese Pregnant Women With Sleep Apnea May Have More Delivery Complications
Animal Study Ties Common Chemical to Reproductive Problems
Brain Develops Longer in Womb for Humans Than Chimps
Doctors to Parents: No Trampolines
Health Tip: Kids on the Run
Research Lacking on Drugs for Older Children With Autism, Study Finds
Women Born Preterm May Face Pregnancy Risks
Obese Kids May Have Dulled Taste Buds
Thin Placenta Might Be Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Later in Life
Childhood Trauma Linked to Later Stroke Risk
More Kids Opting Out of School-Required Vaccinations: Study
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Seems to Harm Baby, Too
Study Finds Obesity ‘Switch’ Surgery More Effective
Aerobic Exercise Cuts Kids' Diabetes Risk: Study
Health Tip: Don't Leave Kids in the Car Alone
More U.S. Kids Prescribed Off-Label Antipsychotics: Study
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe in a Stroller
Vitamin D in Pregnancy Critical for Brain Development, Study Says
At-Home Moms Cook, Shop, Play More With Kids: Study
Podcast: Calcium and Vitamin D Risky for Prostate Cancer
Podcast: Many Kids in Cars Still Not Restrained Properly
Podcast: Many People with Type 2 Diabetes Are in Pain
Podcast: New Strategy May Find Heart Attacks Quickly
Podcast: Study Suggests Change in Radiation Guidelines in Older Women
Podcast: Why Some People Get Cold Feet
Podcast: Working Moms Say They Are Healthier
Do Video Games Promote Reckless Driving in Certain Teens?
Health Tip: Coping With Separation Anxiety
Gestational Diabetes, Poverty Linked to ADHD
Improved Developmental Screening Urged for Hispanic Kids
Acupuncture Really Does Offer Pain Relief
Calcium and Vitamin D Risky for Prostate Cancer
Many Kids in Cars Still Not Restrained Properly
Many People with Type 2 Diabetes Are in Pain
New Strategy May Find Heart Attacks Quickly
Study Suggests Change in Radiation Guidelines in Older Women
Why Some People Get Cold Feet
Working Moms Say They Are Healthier
Younger Kids Likelier to Gain Weight After Tonsillectomy
Experimental Dengue Vaccine Shows Some Success
More Pregnant Women on Blood Pressure Drugs: Study
Severely Obese Women Attempting IVF May Have Lower Egg Quality
Some Blood Pressure Drugs Might Help Slow Alzheimer's: Study
Swallowed Toothpicks Can Lead to Big Trouble, Experts Warn
Kids' Vaccine Exemptions Too Easy to Obtain: Study
Multiple Methods Can Safely Help Babies Get to Sleep, Study Shows
Overweight Teens Typically Eat Less Than Normal-Weight Peers
Put Traffic Safety on Back-to-School 'To-Do' List: Experts
Health Tip: Protect Kids From Mosquito Bites
Rise in Pregnancy-Associated Cancers Not Fully Explained by Older Age
Super-Shy Preschoolers Might Struggle Academically
Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain High, CDC Says
Health Tip: Cleaning a Young Child's Teeth
Health Tip: Packing a Backpack
Kids Develop Sense of Humor by Age 1, Study Finds
Laundry Detergent Packs Pose Poisoning Threat to Toddlers
Organic Food Offers No Advantage in Nutrition
Health Tip: Help a Child With ADHD Sleep Better
Millions of Americans Have Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure: CDC
Teen Obesity Linked to Mom's Smoking in Pregnancy: Study
Bottle-Feeding May Raise Baby's Risk for Intestinal Trouble
Obesity Might Lower Teens' Thinking Skills, Study Suggests
How Dog-Savvy Is Your Child?
Pack School Lunches That Are Healthy and Fun
Turning Off the Tube Linked to Healthier Weight in Teens
Most U.S. Schools Unprepared for Pandemics: Study
Tiny Batteries Pose Growing Threat to Kids
Afinitor Disperz Approved for Rare Tumor
Daily Temper Tantrums Not the Norm for Preschoolers: Study
Health Tip: If Your Child Develops Food Poisoning
Kids With Neurological Conditions at Higher Risk of Flu Death: CDC
Pediatrics Group Confirms Benefits of Circumcision
Snoring Kids Should Be Screened for Sleep Apnea: Experts
Heavy Marijuana Use in Teen Years May Lower IQ Later
Stopping Controversial Asthma Drugs Could Have Downside: Study
Overloaded Backpacks Can Injure Kids: Experts
Making Parental Peace With Kids' Homework
Couch-Potato Kids Are Top U.S. Child Health Problem: Poll
Radiation for Childhood Cancer Might Raise Diabetes Risk
Kindergarten Vaccines Close to Target Levels: CDC
Vitamin D May Thwart Kids' Winter Colds
Childhood Music Lessons May Create Better Listeners
Make Sure Your Kids’ Vaccinations Are Current
Many Teens Drinking, Taking Drugs During School: Survey
Minority Fifth Graders Face Health Obstacles, Study Finds
40 Proven Strategies to Improve Public Health
No Truth to Candidate's Claim That Rape Hinders Pregnancy, Experts Say
Popular Characters Can Help Kids Eat Healthy Foods Too
Teens Benefit by Spending More Time With Parents
Unhappy Kids Are More Materialistic, Study Finds
Health Tip: Applying Insect Repellent
Secondhand Smoke May Impair Children's Cough Reflex
Vaccinations Belong on Parents' Back-to-School Checklists
ADHD May Raise Girls' Risk for Suicide as Young Adults
Breast-Milk Compound May Shield Babies From HIV
Cervical Disease Treatment Not Linked to Premature Birth Risk
College Students Don't Respect Peers Who 'Hook Up' Too Much: Survey
Smoking During Pregnancy May Cause Asthma, Wheezing in Kids
Many Hospital Tests Ordered Don’t Get Read
Podcast: Cancer Risk Higher with Mental Illness
Podcast: Do Larger Infants Raise Breast Cancer Risk?
Podcast: FDA Bans Chemical from Infant Bottles and Cups
Podcast: Medication Mix-ups Common in Heart Patients
Podcast: Mixed Reviews on Alcohol Use by Women
Podcast: PSA Test May Help Some Men
Podcast: Weighing the Benefits of New Diabetes Technology
Baby's Healthy Diet Feeds IQ, Study Finds
Health Tip: Is Anxiety Affecting Your Child?
Parents' Religious Beliefs Can Complicate Kids' End-of-Life Care
Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Cerebral Bleeding in Some Women
Thyroid Treatment Guidelines for Pregnant Women Revised
Cancer Risk Higher with Mental Illness
Do Larger Infants Raise Breast Cancer Risk?
FDA Bans Chemical from Infant Bottles and Cups
Health Tip: Possible Signs of an Ear Infection
Hepatitis C Treatment May Hamper Kids' Growth
Junk Food Laws in Schools May Mean Healthier Kids: Study
Medication Mix-ups Common in Heart Patients
Mixed Reviews on Alcohol Use by Women
PSA Test May Help Some Men
Weighing the Benefits of New Diabetes Technology
Parents Can Adapt, Thrive After 'Empty Nest'
Safety Eyewear Can Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids
Babies of Heavy Moms Grow Slower: Study
Childhood Friendships May Be Key to Adult Happiness
Pay Attention in Preschool, Graduate From College: Study
Health Tip: Protect Against Food Poisoning During Pregnancy
Two Languages Better Than One for Kids' Brains: Study
Brain Scans May Spot Teens at Risk for Problem Drinking
Exercise: Good Preventive ‘Medicine’ for Diabetes
Mechanical Device Helps Kids Waiting for Heart Transplant
Vaginal Deliveries as Safe as C-Sections for Most Preterm Births
Cholesterol Levels Getting Better for U.S. Kids: CDC
Few Follow Car Safety Guidelines for Kids, Study Finds
Health Tip: Help Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
More Kids Taking Antipsychotics for ADHD: Study
Severely Obese Donors Raise Risks for Kids With Liver Transplant
Grateful Teens May Have Less Risk for Depression, Other Problems
Sleep Loss Often Disruptive for City Kids With Asthma
In-Person Bullying Still Bigger Problem Than Cyberbullying: Expert
Child Abuse Might Alter Onset of Menstruation in Girls
Fitter Kids May Make Better Grades: Study
For Colorado Family, It's Allergies All Around
Health Tip: If Your Child Gets Headaches
Health Tip: Protect Your Child in Extreme Heat
Options Increasing for Coping With Kids' Food Allergies
Expert Tips May Help Kids Avoid Allergens at School
Health Tip: If Your Older Child Wets the Bed
Pregnant Mothers' Gut Changes May Support Fetal Growth
Boys' Impulsiveness May Add Up to Edge in Math
Health Tip: Keep Your Child Safe in a High Chair
HPV Test Better Predictor for Long-Term Cancer Risk
Signs of ADHD Evident by Preschool, Expert Says
Too Much Bottled Water Might Harm Kids' Teeth
Depression Rates Rise for Girls During Teen Years
Is 'Improved' Vaccine Causing Whooping Cough Outbreaks?
Health Tip: Help Baby Develop Healthy Sleep Habits
Mental Abuse of Kids Leaves Lifelong Scars
Teething Baby? Avoid Benzocaine, FDA Says
Experts Offer Tips to Cut Kids' Screen Time During Summer
Health Tip: Keep Your Child's Eczema at Bay
Why Johnny Can't Run
Hip, Knee Replacement Raises Heart Attack Risk
More Drug Trials Needed for Conditions Affecting Kids: Review
More Than a Third of Births 'Unintended': CDC
Neglect May Harm Brain Growth in Children
Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Survey Finds Big Drop in Sexual Activity Among Black Teens
Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn't Cut Injury Risk
Doctors Spar Over Cholesterol Screening in Kids
Health Tip: Buying Shoes for Your Child
Heavy Drinking in Pregnancy Linked to Host of Problems in Children
Many Teens With High Blood Pressure Don't Get Needed Tests
'Toe-Walking' More Common in Kids With Mental Woes: Study
Mom's HIV Drugs May Pass to Baby in Womb, Breast-Feeding
Simple Measures May Curb Excessive Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Talk to Your Kids About the Colorado Killings
1 in 13 Pregnant Women Drinks, CDC Says
Ahead of AIDS Conference, New Reasons for Hope
Health Tip: Rules for the Pool
Kids' Sexual Behavior Influenced by Movie Scenes: Study
'Exposure Therapy' May Be Option for Kids' Egg, Milk Allergies
Health Tip: Protect Kids From Lead Exposure
Sleep Habits May Affect Brain Function
Sugary Drinks Not Replacing Milk as Kids Age: Study
Can a Parent's Job Raise Odds for Birth Defects in Baby?
FDA Bans BPA From Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups
Health Tip: Don't Neglect Oral Hygiene During Pregnancy
Mom's Pot Use Doubles Risk of 'Preemie' Birth: Study
Study Ties Infant Birth Weight to Mothers' Breast Cancer Risk
Child Abuse Rises When Economy Sags: Study
Diabetes Prevention: Aggressively Treat Prediabetes
Hormone Combo in Contraception Boosts Heart Risk
Large Jump in Imaging Scans Since 1996
Lasting Effects of Parents' Squabbles
Panel Nixes Supplements for Bone Health
Podcast: Diabetes Prevention: Aggressively Treat Prediabetes
Podcast: Hormone Combo in Contraception Boosts Heart Risk
Podcast: Large Jump in Imaging Scans Since 1996
Podcast: Lasting Effects of Parents' Squabbles
Podcast: Panel Nixes Supplements for Bone Health
Podcast: Radiation Treatment in Childhood Boosts Breast Cancer Risk
Podcast: Treating Sleep Apnea May Help Men's Sex Life
Preschool TV Habits Linked to 4th-Grade Waist Size, Fitness
Radiation Treatment in Childhood Boosts Breast Cancer Risk
Treating Sleep Apnea May Help Men’s Sex Life
Annual Report on U.S. Kids' Health a Mixed Bag
Health Tip: Use Caution Before Giving Cough Medicine to Kids
Babies Born to Obese Mothers May Have Low Iron: Study
Caffeine in Pregnancy Won't Harm Offspring: Study
Disabled Kids 4 Times More Likely to Suffer Violence: Study
Groups Say Sweeteners OK for Dieters
Health Tip: Poor Air Quality Affects Kids With Asthma
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Safe for Expectant Moms, Offspring: Study
Teens' Lifestyle Choices Affect Their Blood Pressure
Health Tip: Help Kids Have an Active Summer
More Proof Cranberry Juice Thwarts Infection
Uncircumcised Boys at Higher Risk for Infection: Study
Tips for Memorable Family Road Trips
Keep Infants Out of Sun and Heat, Experts Warn
Health Tip: If Your Child Has a Nightmare
Many Hospitalized Kids Struggle With Pain
Simple Steps Can Shield Children From Dog Bites
300,000 People in U.S. Living With Chagas Disease: Report
Keeping Kids Safe on Roller Coasters and Other Thrill Rides
U.S. Schools Throwing the Book at Unhealthy Drinks
Coffee Brews Up Skin Cancer Protection
Health Tip: Bonding With Your Infant
Health Tip: Encouraging a Picky Eater
Single-Embryo IVF Cuts Risk to Baby: Study
Heavy Coffee Intake May Affect Fertility Treatments: Study
Special-Ed Students at Greater Risk of Bullying, Being Bullied: Study
Summer Is Peak Time for Teens to Try Drugs, Alcohol: Report
5 Million 'Test Tube' Babies Born to Date
Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Higher Odds for Diabetes in Pregnancy
Kids Born Even a Little Early Have Lower School Scores: Study
More Than 1 in 4 Teens Have 'Sexted': Study
Spanking Batters Kids' Mental Health: Study
Gay or Straight, Parents Too Tired for Sex, Study Suggests
Health Tip: Is Your Pregnancy Higher Risk?
Summertime Is Tonsillectomy Time
40 Million Americans Addicted to Cigarettes, Alcohol or Drugs
Health Tip: Help Cool a Temper Tantrum
Small Babies Can Be Sign of Heart Problems in Mother
Smallest, Largest Fetuses at Higher Risk of Stillbirth
Fear of Childbirth Linked to Longer Labor, Study Says
Panel Urges Obesity Screening for All Adults
Prenatal Exposure to Common Household Chemical Linked to Eczema
Standing at Work All Day While Pregnant Linked to Smaller Babies
To Improve School Nutrition, Involve Teachers and Parents
Health Tip: Prepare Children for Sleep
Limited Radiation May Help Some Kids With Lymphoma
Magnets in iPad2 May Alter Settings on Brain Shunt Devices: Study
Delaying ADHD Meds Could Hurt Kids' Math Scores
Could Fertility Drugs Make Kids Shorter?
Plastics Chemical Linked to Obesity in Kids
Active, Outdoor Teens Are Happier Teens: Study
Health Tip: Are Your Child's Tantrums Dangerous?
HIV Exposure Before Birth May Raise Kids' Risk of Hearing Loss
Study Ties Kids' Allergy Risks to Antibacterials, Preservatives
Good News, Bad News About Americans’ Health
'Moderate' Drinking During Pregnancy Has No Effect on Young Children: Study
Teen Drinkers May Feel Like Social Outcasts: Study
American Kids Getting Fewer Prescription Drugs: Study
Brain-Injury Recovery Varies Widely Among Children
Dramatic Rise in Kids Hospitalized With High Blood Pressure: Study
Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe in the Backyard
Asthma Cases on the Upswing
Beware: Toddlers Toting Pacifier or Bottle
Dad's Love Can Be Crucial for Happy Childhood, Study Confirms
Deaths from Diabetes Make Sharp Drop
Fathers Can Teach Their Children Persistence: Study
FDA Approves Combo Shot for Meningitis, Hib in Kids
Healthy Vaginal Bacteria Unique to Each Woman
Kids With Autism Face Health Care Disparities, Study Finds
Larger Waist Size Boosts Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
Moving Toward a Blood Test for Breast Cancer
New Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Guidelines Issued
Older Men at Higher Risk for Melanoma
Parents' Fighting May Have Long-Lasting Effect on Kids
Podcast: Asthma Cases on the Upswing
Podcast: Beware: Toddlers Toting Pacifier or Bottle
Podcast: Deaths from Diabetes Make Sharp Drop
Podcast: Healthy Vaginal Bacteria Unique to Each Woman
Podcast: Larger Waist Size Boosts Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
Podcast: Moving Toward a Blood Test for Breast Cancer
Podcast: Older Men at Higher Risk for Melanoma
State Laws Cut Teen Drinking and Driving, Large Study Shows
Health Tip: Secondhand Smoke is Dangerous
Liver Transplantation No Bar to Successful Pregnancy
Mom's Smoking Tied to Dangerous Gut Illness in Preemies
Overweight Kids May Do Worse in Math: Study
Research Solves How Fetus Is Shielded From Immune System
For Type 2 Diabetes, Fish Oil Offers No Heart Protection
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have a Seasonal Allergy?
Pregnancy-Related Deaths Fall Worldwide: Report
Violence Takes a Toll on Children's Sleep
Young Kids With Hip, Thigh Fractures Heal Well With Single-Leg Casts
C-Section Babies May Be More Likely to Fail First Hearing Test
Older Dads May Pass on Longevity to Kids, Study Finds
Self-Harm Showing Up in Elementary Schools: Study
Diabetes Rising Rapidly Among U.S. Kids
City Kids More Prone to Food Allergies Than Rural Peers: Study
Danger at Home Lurks in Pills, Plants, Chemicals and More
Tylenol Overdose Can Be Deadly for a Child
Depressed Teens Who Respond to Treatment Less Likely to Abuse Drugs
Many Kids on Medicaid Don't See Dentist: Study
Ritual in Some Jewish Circumcisions Raises Risk of Herpes Infection: Report
U.S. in Top 10 for Premature Births
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Spreading: WHO
Child CT Scans Might Up Risk of Brain Cancer, Leukemia
Entire Genome of Human Fetus Deciphered
Few U.S. Moms Breastfeed as Planned
Cigarette Tax Hikes Curb Smoking in Pregnancy: Study
Disney to Curtail Junk Food Ads Aimed at Kids
After Chest Radiation, Girls at Greater Risk for Early Breast Cancer: Study
Health Tip: Avoid Fighting With the Kids Over Food
Parental Abuse, Neglect Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk
'Super Bug' May Thrive in Homes Where Kids Have Staph Infections
Teens Whose Moms Smoked While Pregnant May Have Worse Asthma
To Help With Dyslexia, S p a c e L e t t e r s A p a r t, Study Says
Leukemia Deadlier for Teens, Young Adults Than Younger Kids: Study
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Infant Dehydration
Small Batteries, Other Shiny Objects Pose Risks to Children
Too Much Screen Time May Harm Kids' Fitness
Young Girls, Boys Can Compete on Equal Level
1 in 5 Americans Has Untreated Cavities: CDC
Acne Medication May Raise Risk of Eye Infections
Disability From Juvenile Arthritis Hurts Adult Job Prospects
Health Tip: Stay Safe at the Playground
Panel Confirms Risks of Hormone Therapy
Emotional Woes May Last for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Fever During Pregnancy May Raise Odds for Autism in Offspring
Doubt Cast on Usefulness of 'Sensory' Therapies for Autism
Physical Education Is Good for Kids' Grades, Study Finds
Chemicals in PVC Flooring Can Be Absorbed Into Children's Bodies: Study
Fewer Stillbirths Among Pregnant Women Vaccinated Against Flu
Health Tip: Keep Magnets Away From Children
More Mental Health Care Urged for Kids Who Self-Harm
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