Children's Health - Page 475

October 28, 2015

Does sex ed keep girls from becoming teen moms?

In a new study, states with more comprehensive sex education programs had lower teen birth rates—but the effect seemed to be due more to political, religious and social differences between those states than the sex ed itself

October 28, 2015

Studies suggest early exposure to antibiotics may increase risk of obesity

Scientists have gained new insight into how exposure to antibiotics affects the body and may increase the risk of obesity, notably in children

October 28, 2015

Abuse of sleep, anti-anxiety drugs a growing issue among teenagers, study shows

Statistics on teenagers abusing stimulant drugs to get ahead in school abound, but a new study suggests another rising problem among this age group: the abuse of sleep and anti-anxiety medications.

October 28, 2015

Half a million babies die each year in unhygienic hospitals

Over a third of hospitals and clinics in developing countries have nowhere for staff or patients to wash with soap, and almost 40 percent have no source of water, according to a WHO-backed international review published on Tuesday.

October 28, 2015

Study finds teens at risk of drug abuse have unique brain networks

Differences in the networks of brain cells may explain why some teenagers are more susceptible to impulsive risk-taking behavior like smoking or experimenting with drugs, according to a new study

October 28, 2015

Routine dental checkup may have saved girl's life

Sometimes, that trip to the dentist pays off in unexpected ways.

October 28, 2015

Pill-taking can be less yucky for kids, study review finds

Many sick kids can't or won't swallow pills - and that can make them sicker. But there may be some pretty simple ways to help the medicine go down, a new study says.

October 28, 2015

Starting Solid Foods Earlier Linked to Obesity Risk

Babies raised on formula who start eating solid foods before they are 4 months old may be more likely to become obese than those who start later, suggests a new study

October 28, 2015

High school pool shut down after water polo players start losing body hair

The swimming pool at Berkeley High School in Berkeley, Calif., was shut down Wednesday, after city officials said the level of chemicals in the water exceeded normal operating conditions.

October 28, 2015

Toy Recall, Report Signal Small-Battery Dangers

Swallowing button batteries can be fatal or cause serious harm, and research suggests that severe injuries in children, though relatively scarce, are on the rise.