On-the-Job Training Funds for Pediatricians Lagging: Experts
2016-03-28
American Academy of Pediatrics says changes are needed to ensure enough children’s specialistsContinue Reading
CDC: Federal Anti-Smoking Campaign Still Paying Off
2016-03-28
Ads have helped at least 400,000 Americans to give up tobacco since 2012, survey findsContinue Reading
Infant Ear Infections Becoming Less Common
2016-03-28
Just under half of U.S. babies have them in first year now, compared to 60 percent in ’80s and ’90sContinue Reading
Pets Help Homeless Youth, Study Finds
2016-03-27
They’re less likely to engage in harmful behaviors, but many shelters won’t accept animalsContinue Reading
Injuries More Common in Teens Who Focus on Single Sport
2016-03-26
Study shows the more teens specialize, the greater the risk of knee and hip problemsContinue Reading
Troubled Kids’ Psychiatric Care Often Delayed by Insurance Rules
2016-03-25
Dealing with red tape consumes clinicians’ time, poses danger to patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Spring a Good Time to Instill Healthy Habits in Kids
2016-03-25
Outside activity feels less like a chore when the weather is warm, expert suggestsContinue Reading
Kids’ Fruit Drinks, Juices Contain Day’s Worth of Sugar
2016-03-24
Study was conducted in Britain, but U.S. experts say similar results would be found in AmericaContinue Reading
Antibiotics Don’t Boost Baby’s Weight: Study
2016-03-22
Contrary to what happens in animals, infection-fighting drugs won’t cause excess pounds, researchers sayContinue Reading