October 28, 2015 Mother's immune system may influence child's autism risk Autism researchers said Tuesday they had found a group of maternal antibodies that target proteins in the foetus' developing brain.
October 28, 2015 Infant formula makers must test for germs and nutrients, health officials rule U.S. health officials on Monday finalized manufacturing guidelines for infant formula makers that aim to ensure products sold for babies meet certain quality controls to keep them safe.
October 28, 2015 Breakfast cereals loaded with too much sugar for US kids, report says U.S. children are consuming more than 10 pounds (4.5 kgs) of sugar annually if they eat a typical morning bowl of cereal each day, contributing to obesity and other health problems, and cereal makers and regulators are doing little to address the issue, according to a study released on Thursday.
October 28, 2015 Simple vision test may help catch concussions A simple vision test using a stopwatch and a few flashcards may help parents and coaches screen young athletes for concussions, a small study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Children's 'sleep coaches' vary in background, training and price A new review of online advertisements from pediatric “sleep coaches” finds that more than half do not have any previous health care or educational experience, and most have no more than a bachelor’s degree.
October 28, 2015 'Peter' and 'Deborah' Are Top CEO Names Hoping to raise a future CEO? Try naming your kid Peter or Deborah. If having a child who grows up to be an athlete is more your style, Ryan, Matt or Jessica might be the way to go
October 28, 2015 Build-A-Bear Recalling Nearly 300,000 'Colorful Hearts' Teddy Bears The popular toy manufacturer Build-A-Bear has issued a recall for nearly 300,000 bears that could be a choking hazard to children
October 28, 2015 Prescription for a pet pig: 'Twinkie' helps boy with Down Syndrome A boy with special needs can keep pet pig after city threatened to fine his family
October 28, 2015 More surgery for Indian girl with severely swollen head Doctors plan to carry out more surgery on a two-year-old Indian girl to correct a rare disorder that caused her head to balloon to twice its normal size.
October 28, 2015 CDC: More US teens smoke marijuana than cigarettes A government survey shows more teens are now smoking pot than cigarettes
