Kids Who Aren’t Ready for Kindergarten May Suffer Long-Term Consequences
2016-03-16
Study finds such youngsters more likely to be held back, or even expelled by fourth gradeContinue Reading
Two-Dose Chickenpox Shot Gets the Job Done, Study Shows
2016-03-14
Adding second shot at ages 4 to 6 is almost 100 percent effectiveContinue Reading
U.S. Pediatricians to Add Poverty to Well-Visit Checklist
2016-03-09
One simple question might help families avert serious health risks, American Academy of Pediatrics saysContinue Reading
Special Infant Formulas Don’t Shield Against Asthma, Allergies: Study
2016-03-08
Review of nearly 70 years of data found no protective effect; experts urge breast-feeding insteadContinue Reading
Pot Smokers May Face 5 Times Greater Risk of Alcohol Abuse
2016-03-08
Marijuana users also less likely to quit drinking, researchers say
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Head Lice No Cause for Panic, Expert Says
2016-03-07
But ask your pediatrician if a prescription remedy is neededContinue Reading
Health Tip: Soothe Your Child’s Mood With Music
2016-03-07
Promote concentration and ease anxiety
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Supervised Exposure Therapy for Peanut Allergy Lasts, Study Finds
2016-03-04
Even after a year-long break, kids maintained their toleranceContinue Reading
Supervised Exposure Therapy for Peanut Allergy Lasts, Study Finds
2016-03-04
Even after a year-long break, kids maintained their toleranceContinue Reading
Loose-Fitting Football Helmets Tied to Worse Concussions in Teens
2016-03-04
High schools should have athletic trainers check players’ head gear for proper fit, doctor saysContinue Reading