Most Families Cherish a Child With Down Syndrome, Survey Finds
2016-03-21
Only younger siblings struggled in some cases, which researchers said wasn’t surprisingContinue Reading
Drug Used for Preemie Eye Disease Tied to Disabilities
2016-03-18
Babies given Avastin were far more likely to have neurological complications, study showsContinue Reading
Psychological Disorders Affect 1 in 7 U.S. Kids Under 9: CDC
2016-03-18
Parents’ mental health, lack of medical care contribute to disabilities, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Young Americans Support Gay Adoption: Survey
2016-03-17
But tolerance still varies between teens and 40-somethingsContinue Reading
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