First Newborn Screening Test Approved for Rare Immune Disorder
2014-12-16
Blood test can help identify Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
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‘Kids’ Diseases’ Now Hitting Adults
2014-12-16
Doctors explain reasons behind surge in cases of chicken pox, mumps, whooping cough and the likeContinue Reading
Drug Interactions Common Among Hospitalized Kids, Study Says
2014-12-15
Medication combos may cause side effects or reduce treatment effectiveness, expert notesContinue Reading
Medication Linked to Fewer Injuries in Kids With ADHD
2014-12-15
Older teens experienced the greatest drop in injury risk while taking Ritalin, researchers report
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Obese Kids’ Brains Show Stronger Response to Sugar: Study
2014-12-15
Research suggests that some children may be ‘wired’ to crave sweet foodsContinue Reading
Vaccinating Schoolkids Cuts Flu in Communities: Study
2014-12-15
Infection rate went down among other population segments, such as preschoolers and adultsContinue Reading
E-Cigarette Use May Be Rising Among Teens
2014-12-15
Nearly one-third of those surveyed in Hawaii have tried the devicesContinue Reading
Mom, Put Down That Smartphone at Dinner
2014-12-12
Study finds mothers who are distracted by devices at mealtimes connect less well with kidsContinue Reading
Millions of U.S. Kids Still Can Buy ‘Harmful’ E-Cigarettes: CDC
2014-12-11
10 states, D.C. permit sales to children, report saysContinue Reading
More Young Adults Getting Preventive Care After Obamacare, Study Finds
2014-12-11
More people in early 20s getting blood pressure and routine health checksContinue Reading