September 08, 2010: Kids Playing With Laser Pointers May Be Aiming for Eye Trouble
Teen boy damages retina with Internet-purchased 'toy,' doctors say

September 08, 2010: Kids on HIV Drug Cocktail May Need Revaccination
Immunity to childhood diseases can wane more quickly than in children without the virus, researchers say

September 07, 2010: Many HIV-Infected Kids Could Use Cheaper Treatment Safely
Study found that returning to nevirapine still kept viral load down for most

September 04, 2010: Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being
Pediatrician offers tips to start the school year right

September 03, 2010: Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls
Occurred even at blood levels below those recommended for treatment, NIH found

September 03, 2010: Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study
Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers say

August 31, 2010: Babies Born Late May Face Small Cerebral Palsy Risk
But researcher cautioned real risk is still very low for both late-term and pre-term newborns

August 30, 2010: Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids
Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries

August 20, 2010: Cyberbullying, 'Sexting' Major Problems for Schoolkids
Parents need to help protect children from online harassment, risky acts, expert says

August 19, 2010: More U.S. Teens Get Recommended Vaccines
CDC sees rise in shots against meningitis, whooping cough

August 19, 2010: High School Football Players Prone to Heat-Linked Illness
They're much more vulnerable than kids playing other sports, study finds

August 18, 2010: Bad Habits Tied to Recurrent Headaches in Teens
Study suggests quitting smoking, exercising, losing weight can cut their frequency

August 17, 2010: 1 in 5 U.S. Teens Has Developed Hearing Loss
Overuse of MP3 players is the likely cause, a leading expert suggests

August 14, 2010: Tough Childhoods May Contribute to Adult Heart Disease
Abuse, poverty or social isolation can have longer-term consequences for health, expert says

August 07, 2010: Back-to-School Tips on Backpack Safety
Four factors keep students from shouldering a too-heavy load

August 05, 2010: U.S. Military Surgeons Saving Children's Lives in Afghanistan
War, poverty and lack of doctors take toll on youngsters' well-being

August 03, 2010: Foster Kids Gain From Mentoring, Relationship Skills
Quality programs can boost their mental health, study finds

July 30, 2010: Mom's Weight Before Pregnancy May Affect Weight of Child
Women overweight/obese before conceiving more likely to have overweight/obese kids: study

July 29, 2010: Story-Telling More Difficult for Brain-Injured Children: Study
Parents can help by spending more time developing narratives, researchers suggest

July 26, 2010: Make Sure Your Kids Are Safe in the Water
Drowning can happen 'quickly, silently, and without notice,' expert warns

July 23, 2010: Urge Kids to Drink Water During Hot Weather: Expert
Make sure it's readily available and watch for signs of dehydration, doctor advises

July 16, 2010: Kids Who Do Poorly in School More Likely to Become Bullies
Youngsters who have trouble resolving problems with others also at risk of becoming bullies, victims or both, researchers say

July 14, 2010: Medical Studies Involving Kids May Be Prone to Bias
Industry-funded trials at greater risk of distortion than nonprofit or government-sponsored: review

July 14, 2010: Mood Disorders Going Undetected in U.S. Children
Without treatment, anxiety and depression can plague kids through adult years, experts warn

July 12, 2010: Eye Chart Exams for Teens May Miss Vision Problems
The tests detect nearsightedness accurately but not farsightedness or astigmatism, study shows

July 12, 2010: Screening Guidelines Miss Many Kids With High Cholesterol
Researchers suggest that universal testing may be a better option

July 09, 2010: As Parents Lose Jobs, Kids Often Lose Out on Health Care
Unemployment greatly ups odds that children will face gaps in care, study finds

July 09, 2010: Childhood Obesity Boosts Risk of GERD
Extremely obese older children have a 40 percent higher risk of the painful digestive disease, researchers say

July 07, 2010: Relentless Heat Threatens Your Health
Kids, elderly are most vulnerable, but experts say simple steps can help

July 04, 2010: Children, Elderly Need Protection From Soaring Temperatures
Family, neighbors can save lives through simple precautions, researchers say

July 03, 2010: Leave July 4 Fireworks to the Pros
Fireworks caused two deaths and nearly 9,000 injuries in 2009, report says

June 28, 2010: Kids With Coordination Disorder More Likely to Be Overweight
Condition may interfere with physical activity, researchers say

June 28, 2010: When Parents Smoke, Kids' Weight, Behavior May Suffer
Research suggests tie between lighting up and child's health, although cause-and-effect not clear

June 28, 2010: Combo Vaccine Raises Risk of Fever-Related Seizures in Kids
MMR, varicella vaccines given separately seem safer, though real risk still rare, study finds

June 21, 2010: More Than Half of Pediatricians Make Diagnostic Errors: Survey
The most common was mistaking viral for bacterial infections, review found

June 17, 2010: Prognosis Good for Most Children With Epilepsy: Study
Kids whose seizures are unrelated to underlying disease or brain damage likely to go into remission, researchers find

June 16, 2010: Parents Ill-Informed About Kids' Concussion Risks
But most support strict head injury guidelines for school sports, survey shows

June 14, 2010: Harmless Brain Abnormalities in Kids Pose Disclosure Dilemmas
Doctors need guidelines for discussing anomalies found in 'routine' MRIs, researchers say

June 10, 2010: Tiniest Babies Don't Hurt Family Health in Long Run
Study finds few differences compared to normal weight peers by young adulthood

June 07, 2010: Military Deployment May Affect Kids' Health Care
Children of single parents saw the doctor less frequently, study found

June 07, 2010: Targeted Therapy Shows Promise Against Deadly Brain Cancer
Small trial found compound slowed drug-resistant medulloblastoma in children

June 02, 2010: 1 in 5 College Students Admitted to Drunk Driving, Study Found
And more than 40 percent of 20-year-olds rode in a car with an intoxicated driver, researchers say

June 02, 2010: Impulsive Behavior, Drinking Decline in Early Adulthood
Biggest improvement occurs between 18 and 25, researchers say

June 02, 2010: Childhood Brain Tumors May Respond to Measles Virus
Treatment looks promising in laboratory and animal tests, researchers say

May 28, 2010: Johnson & Johnson Criticized Over Drug Recall
Criminal penalties are one option, FDA says

May 24, 2010: Children With Epilepsy Feel on Par With Healthy Siblings
Parents disagree, may underestimate their quality of life, researchers say

May 24, 2010: Global Death Rate for Children Lower Than Thought
But progress in United States, Canada lagging behind other developed countries, study finds

May 24, 2010: Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Health Problems Throughout Life
More likely to struggle with medical issues as adults, analysis finds

May 24, 2010: 'Button' Batteries Killing, Disabling Children
Researchers call for safety controls to prevent more tragedies from accidental swallowings

May 23, 2010: Parents Want Electronic Access to Their Children's Docs: Survey
E-mail, Internet access could reduce frustration, researchers say