How to Spot a Common, Potentially Dangerous, Childhood Illness
2017-01-11
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is similar to a cold but can lead to complications that include pneumoniaContinue Reading
Medical Experts Alarmed at Trump’s Reported Support of Vaccine Skeptic
2017-01-11
Robert Kennedy Jr. has backed widely disproved claim that childhood inoculations can cause autismContinue Reading
Despite Pledges, No Improvement in Chain Restaurant Kids’ Menus: Study
2017-01-11
A 2011 initiative to lower calories, sugar and salt hasn’t yielded results, researchers sayContinue Reading
Kids’ Care May Suffer When Parents Clash With Medical Staff
2017-01-10
Doctors, nurses made worse decisions when confronted by ‘an angry mother,’ study findsContinue Reading
Special Diet May Be Boon for Kids With Crohn’s, Colitis
2017-01-09
Eating plan focuses on natural, non-processed foods, such as fruits, veggies and nutsContinue Reading
Poverty’s Impact on a Child’s Mental Health
2017-01-09
Poor kids more likely to grow up feeling powerless and behaving aggressively, study showsContinue Reading
Kids’ Asthma Flareups Fall Off After No-Smoking Laws
2017-01-09
Researchers reviewed ER visits in 20 metro areas of U.S.Continue Reading
Exercise: An Antidote for Behavioral Issues in Students?
2017-01-09
Study found use of ‘cybercycles’ reduced classroom problems for kids with autism, ADHD, other concernsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Offers Long-Term Benefit to Very Obese Teens
2017-01-06
Studies show most maintained significant weight loss over 5 years, but complications emerged for someContinue Reading
New Guidelines Urge Early Intro to Peanut Products in High-Risk Infants
2017-01-05
Change in recommendations based on results of groundbreaking trialContinue Reading