Children's Health - Page 781

November 20, 2014

Girl, 8, Seeks Help for Alcoholism in Scotland

An eight-year-old girl was declared an alcoholic after she sought help for a "serious" drinking problem at a Scottish support center

November 20, 2014

One in 38 Kids in South Korea May Have Autism, Study Says

One out of every 38 children in South Korea may have autism, a surprisingly high number based on a new research approach that suggests autism is a global problem that is significantly under-diagnosed

November 20, 2014

Hepatitis C Cases Rising Among Massachusetts Youth

Hepatitis C infections are rising quickly among white youth in Massachusetts, fueled by increases in the use of heroin and other injection drugs

November 20, 2014

Mom Gives Birth to 14-Pound Baby

A California mother was in for a big surprise when she gave birth to a 14-pound baby this week after being in labor for two days 

November 20, 2014

Teen Bond Overcomes Girl's Heart Transplant Fear

Teenagers can add complex psychology to organ transplantation: Even though they're minors, they need to be on board with a transplant because it's up to them to take care of their new organ

November 20, 2014

Mother Discovers Toddler's Cancer With Toothbrush

A two-year-old British girl was set to have her eye removed Monday after being diagnosed with a deadly, fast-spreading eye cancer discovered thanks to a flashing light on her toothbrush

November 20, 2014

Toddler Recovering After Swallowing 3.5-Inch Screwdriver

A Colorado toddler is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a 3.5-inch screwdriver from her large intestine

November 20, 2014

Mom Unexpectedly Gives Birth in Bank

A Minnesota woman unexpectedly gave birth at a bank in less than two minutes

November 20, 2014

Psychological Condition Makes 11-Year-Old Boy Go Bald

Max Sherwood was going bald. The 11-year-old from Riverdale, Iowa, suffers from trichotillomania, a psychological disorder that causes people to pull out patches out hair from their body

November 20, 2014

Conjoined Twins Share One Mind

Their condition is rare in and of itself – Krista and Tatiana Hogan are conjoined twins – but it’s where they are conjoined that amazes people