Children's Health - Page 771

November 20, 2014

Mom's Age at Puberty May Influence Kids' Size

Why are some children taller than others? It seems their height might be linked at least partly to how old - or young - their mom was when she got her first menstrual period.

November 20, 2014

New Gene-Therapy Trial Launched for Kids With Bubble Boy Syndrome

Researchers have launched a new gene-therapy trial for children with a rare disease known as "bubble boy syndrome."

November 20, 2014

NYC Doctor Trying to 'Prevent Homosexuality' With Experimental Drug

A New York City doctor is administering dangerous steroids to pregnant women, trying to prevent homosexuality, as well as the fetuses' future desire to "explore 'male careers,'" or have "disinterest in becoming mothers."

November 20, 2014

Too Many Toys May Stunt a Child's Development

Too many toys can stunt a child's development, an Australian early childhood expert warned Friday.

November 20, 2014

California Lawmakers Near BPA Ban for Child Containers

California's State Assembly on Thursday approved a bill to ban the chemical bisphenol A in food and drink containers designed for young children, but it was unclear if Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger would sign it into law.

November 20, 2014

Chewable Lipitor for Kids Approved by European Union

The European Union has approved a new chewable form of cholesterol blockbuster Lipitor for children 10 and up with high levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides, a type of blood fat, Pfizer said Tuesday.

November 20, 2014

Student Attacked for Having Autism Makes Plea to Stop Bullying

A 13-year-old Australian girl has made a plea to stop bullying at her school after she was locked in a bathroom and punched by seven other students all because she has autism, it emerged Sunday.

November 20, 2014

Study: All Kids Should Have Cholesterol Tests

Tens of thousands of kids may benefit from cholesterol-lowering medication, but no one would know because screening guidelines exclude too many children, U.S. doctors said Monday.

November 20, 2014

Senator Claims Alcoholic Drinks Being Marketed to Teens

Alcoholic drinks are being marketed like and made to look like energy drinks in order to attract underage drinkers, a New York lawmaker said Sunday.

November 20, 2014

Family Meals, Vegetables May Keep Kids Trim

Children who regularly sit down to family meals and get plenty of vegetables in their diet tend to be thinner than their peers without such eating habits, a new study finds.