children's health

Asthma Meds May Be Linked to Irregular Heartbeat

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:00:00 EST

Early study found more arrhythmias in young people on certain inhalers

Injury-Linked Deaths Vary Widely Among States

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Report finds too few states require proven safety policies that would save lives

Health Tip: Eat a Healthy Diet When Nursing

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:00 EST

Include drinking plenty of fluids

Teens' Love of Loud Music Tied to Drinking, Drug Abuse

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

But researchers say it's not clear how they're linked

U.S. Teens Heading for Heart Trouble: Study

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

High 'bad' cholesterol, pre-diabetes or diabetes affect almost one-quarter of teens

Health Tip: Comforting Baby's Pain

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 EST

Direct contact may distract from the hurt

Fees Lead Some Kids to Skip After-School Sports: Survey

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:00 EST

Total cost of participating in a sport averages $381, results show

Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:00 EST

Study found they scored worse on visual memory tests, with symptoms lingering 2 weeks after injury

From One Generation to the Next, Dental Care Changes

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Mom of 3 notes less trepidation from kids, more choices from dentists

Tiny Tots in the Dentist's Chair Among Changes in Pediatric Dentistry

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Options for kids now include sealants and early removal of wisdom teeth

Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

And this psychological component may make it harder to control the blood-sugar disorder, experts say

Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids' Accidental Death: CDC

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Swimming lessons can help protect toddlers, experts say

Parents Often Lose Sleep Over Child's Epilepsy, Study Finds

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Many sleep in the same room or bed as their child because of worries about nighttime seizures

Experimental Drug Helps Fight Some Childhood Cancers, Study Finds

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

Targeted therapy is effective, has few side effects, but larger trials needed, researchers say

CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Cutting the safe blood level of the metal in children is long overdue, advocates say

Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Some show subtle developmental delays, study finds

Two-Drug Combo Helps Teens With Migraines

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Many doctors already prescribe Treximet off-label to this age group, expert says

'Button' Batteries Sending More Kids to ER

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Emergency visits for accidental swallowing have doubled

Baby Bottles, Pacifiers, Sippy Cups Can Injure

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Nationwide survey of ER visits revealed rates of cuts and bruises for infants, toddlers.

Health Buzz: Kids Increasingly Injured After Swallowing Button Batteries

Angela Haupt — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Hidden risks to children at home; is veganism appropriate for kids?

Does Your Child Have Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?

Sat, 12 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Expert describes how parents can tell the difference

Sooner Is Better for Controlling Obese Kids' Weight: Study

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:00:00 EST

Behavioral therapy more effective in youngsters than teens, Swedish research suggests

Health Tip: Help Prevent Gas in Babies

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 EST

Feed the infant slowly

The Pros and Cons of Induced Labor Late in Pregnancy

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

Study found strategy could cut infant deaths, but raise number of babies requiring intensive care

Only Half of Meds Taken by Kids Have 'Adequate' Safety Info

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:00 EST

Medications used in newborns especially under-studied, doctor says