Why the Teen Years May Not Be Lean Years
2016-09-21
Adolescents burn about 450 fewer calories daily than 10-year-olds, study findsContinue Reading
Obese Kids Have Different Germs in Their Gut
2016-09-20
Targeting specific types of bacteria might one day help treat childhood obesity, research suggestsContinue Reading
Early Introduction of Eggs, Peanuts May Cut Kids’ Allergy Risk: Study
2016-09-20
Allergy specialist suggests existing guidelines on introducing foods may be outdatedContinue Reading
Close Bond Between Kids, Parents Has Long-Term Health Benefits
2016-09-20
Childhood mistreatment offsets the advantages of growing up in a well-off home, research showsContinue Reading
Healthy Diet May Be Key to Kids’ Reading Skills
2016-09-19
More fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains linked to higher test scores in studyContinue Reading
Healthy Diet May Be Key to Kids’ Reading Skills
2016-09-19
More fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains linked to higher test scores in studyContinue Reading
Codeine Not Safe for Kids, Pediatricians Warn
2016-09-19
How it is metabolized is too unpredictable, could cause death, report findsContinue Reading
‘Baby-Led’ Weaning Doesn’t Raise Choking Risk: Study
2016-09-19
But only give softened ‘finger foods’ to infants and watch them while they eat, researcher saysContinue Reading
For College Freshmen, Four-Legged Friends Chase Away Homesickness
2016-09-19
Dog therapy helps boost students’ life satisfaction, researchers sayContinue Reading
Suicide Can Strike Children as Young as 5: Study
2016-09-19
Overall numbers are low, but researchers say prevention efforts are neededContinue Reading