October 28, 2015 Obesity programs for children may help lower blood pressure Programs designed to prevent obesity in children may help lower kids' blood pressure, according to a new review of past studies.
October 28, 2015 Illinois mom’s cellphone photo leads to son's cancer diagnosis For all intents and purposes, Avery Fitzgerald is an ordinary 2-year-old boy— one who jumps on the couch with his older brother when his mother looks away.
October 28, 2015 Obesity disparity grew among US kindergarteners Obesity rates among children entering kindergarten in the U.S. have increased since 1998 - except among those from the wealthiest families, according to new research.
October 28, 2015 Jennie Garth’s tips to keep kids’ teeth healthy Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease affecting U.S. children and can lead to a number of other diseases. Actress and mother Jennie Garth shares her tips for getting kids to learn good oral hygiene habits early
October 28, 2015 Could Gene Tests Tell if Kids Will Be Sports Stars? Was your kid born to be an elite athlete? Marketers of genetic tests claim the answer is in mail-order kits costing less than $200
October 28, 2015 Report: 75 Drowning and Near-Drowning Incidents in 15 Weeks Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21, but so far this year, there have already been 37 drowning and 38 near-drowning incidents reported across the country. In an effort to educate people about the dangers that the warmer months can bring, the CPSC is kicking off its Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign
October 28, 2015 Brain imaging differences found in infants with genetic risk for Alzheimer’s For decades, researchers have been trying to determine when brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease first begin in patients. Now, a new study has revealed these variations may occur as early as 6 months of age.
October 28, 2015 Light-bulb moment: Doctors find true cause of toddler's cough Surgeons who were treating an infant girl likely had a light-bulb moment of their own when they realized the object they had just retrieved from the girl's windpipe was a light-emitting diode (LED) bulb she had inhaled.
October 28, 2015 Babies understand words from 6 months old, scientists say Researchers found that infants aged between six and nine months can grasp the meaning of common words months before they can speak them
October 28, 2015 3-year-old burned by exploding e-cigarette A Utah mother claims that one of her e-cigarettes exploded in her car, giving her 3-year-old son first and second degree burns.
