Could ADHD Drugs Lower Kids’ Bone Density?
2016-04-01
Study raises questions about bone health of young people taking meds like Ritalin and AdderallContinue Reading
Infant’s BMI May Predict Early Childhood Obesity, Study Says
2016-04-01
Pediatricians should assess body mass index beginning at 6 months, researchers adviseContinue Reading
Booze-Branded Merchandise May Spur Teen Drinking
2016-04-01
Studies show link between owning alcohol-related items and youth alcohol useContinue Reading
Pediatricians Vary Widely in Diagnosing ADHD, Depression
2016-04-01
5 years of data show 15 percent of kids diagnosed with mental health condition; most prescribed drugsContinue Reading
Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Epilepsy Risk, Study Suggests
2016-03-31
But the research did not prove a cause-and-effect connectionContinue Reading
U.S. Autism Rate Unchanged at 1 in 68 Kids: CDC
2016-03-31
It’s not yet clear if the rate will stabilize over the long-term, experts sayContinue Reading
Even Controlled, Epilepsy May Still Cause Problems for Kids
2016-03-31
Study finds social and educational issues may be a concern as children get olderContinue Reading
Breakfast in School Classrooms Expands Participation, Not Waistlines
2016-03-30
Despite critics’ fears, serving breakfast at kids’ desks has not increased obesity rates, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Watch for Mental Health ‘Red Flags’ in Kids
2016-03-30
Warning signs you shouldn’t ignore include changes in sleep habitsContinue Reading
How to Tell If Your Teen Has a Mental Health Problem
2016-03-29
1 in 5 kids develop a serious problem but many go years without treatment, psychiatrist saysContinue Reading