October 28, 2015 Michigan teen who had visit from Eminem dies of bone cancer A Rochester, Michigan teen whose community rallied after learning he had only one week to live has passed away, My Fox Detroit reported.
October 28, 2015 Hazardous flame retardant chemicals found in preschools Children at preschools and day care centers in the United States are potentially being exposed to dangerous flame retardant compounds, according to a new study from the University of California, Berkeley.
October 28, 2015 FDA warns against codeine use in children after tonsillectomy U.S. health regulators on Wednesday issued the strongest possible warning to physicians to avoid prescribing codeine to children after surgery to remove tonsils, adenoids or both
October 28, 2015 Sibling relationships may influence younger child's development, study says In large families, young kids can't always get a lot of individual attention from parents - but healthy interactions with an older sibling might help compensate for that, a new study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Facing epidemic, Cincinnati hospitals test mothers, newborns for drugs Bubbly and athletic, Heather Padgett, raised in a loving family in the Cincinnati suburbs, would not fit the stereotype of a heroin addict.
October 28, 2015 Protective gear cuts eye injuries in high school field hockey A 2011 mandate requiring high school field hockey players to wear protective eyewear reduced eye injuries due to hits from balls and sticks, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Foods for children with Down syndrome Eating nourishing foods can help reduce some of the physical symptoms and increase the overall health of children with Down syndrome. Here's some helpful diet tips
October 28, 2015 Sergeant Shriver: Special Olympics Hero Upon the passing of Sergeant Robert Shriver, Jr., the special needs community has lost a champion, and the effects of his work will continue to be felt by all who participate in the Special Olympics.
October 28, 2015 New bedtime book makes kids 'conk out' A new children's book isn't just written for kids—it's written to make them fall asleep, and fast.
October 28, 2015 How to Obtain Guardianship for Adults With Autism Once a child turns 18, he or she is legally considered an adult and therefore, permitted to make his own choices. For children who have difficulty managing their emotions, expressing themselves, and executing day-to-day self-care tasks, like many on the autism spectrum, this freedom may not be a safe option
