February 12, 2012: Best Friend Benefits Child's Mind, Body, Study Finds
Stress hormone rises, self-worth drops in the absence of a buddy, researchers say

February 11, 2012: Kindergartners Who Can Pay Attention May Reap Benefits Later
Study showed the skill served them well in later grades

February 10, 2012: Most Teens Who Self-Harm Are Not Evaluated for Mental Health in ER
Researchers say suicide risk is highest soon after such an incident

February 10, 2012: HIV Severity, Treatment Unrelated to Kids' Mental Woes: Study
No evidence found to link antiretroviral therapy with severity of psychiatric symptoms

February 08, 2012: Depressed Kids May Be Targets for Bullying, Study Suggests
New research challenges notion that bullying leads to mental health woes

February 08, 2012: Quality Day Care Predicts Later Parental Involvement in School
Mothers whose kids attended good day care were more involved in their children's schools later on

February 07, 2012: Moving Homes Often in Childhood Might Affect Long-Term Health
Frequently uprooted kids were more likely to drink heavily, smoke as adults, study says

February 07, 2012: Letting Baby Eat Finger Foods May Spur Healthier Weight
Babies who are spoon-fed purees more likely to prefer sweets, become overweight, study says

February 06, 2012: Many U.S. Kids Still Buy Unhealthy Snacks at School
Regulation needed to reduce students' access to junk food, researchers say

February 06, 2012: Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse
Infants, poor children most vulnerable, study suggests

February 06, 2012: Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars: Report
But researchers add that too many are still breathing in secondhand smoke while in vehicles

February 06, 2012: Health Tip: Common Reasons for Potty Training 'Accidents'
They're just a step backward in the learning process, experts say

February 05, 2012: Dealing With Head Lice
Despite what some people think, lice prefer clean hair, doctor says

February 03, 2012: Why Human Brains Are Smarter Than Chimp Brains
Synapses in key brain region continues to develop much longer in babies than in primates, study finds

February 03, 2012: Asthmatic Moms Who Breast-feed May Help Their Children's Lungs
At age 12, those kids had better lung function than formula-fed kids

February 03, 2012: Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior
Suggestions for disciplining your little one

February 02, 2012: Stroke Can Impact a Child's Language, Hand-Eye Coordination
Problems lingered 10 months after the stroke, research finds

February 02, 2012: Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns
Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says

February 02, 2012: Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder

February 02, 2012: Anesthesia in Early Childhood May Be Linked to ADHD
Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say

February 02, 2012: Health Tip: Talk to Teens About Distracted Driving
Help keep them safe behind the wheel

January 31, 2012: For Kids, Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine
Scans show that humor activates parts of the brain linked to resilience, well-being in children

January 31, 2012: Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input From Parents
New policy statement calls for strong family presence, greater decision-making role

January 31, 2012: Health Tip: Most Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep
Experts point to potential health consequences

January 30, 2012: Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop
Study found toddlers with loving mothers had more growth in key brain area

January 30, 2012: Many Parents Skip Booster Seats When Carpooling
They don't bother with proper safety seats when their kids are in other people's cars, study finds

January 30, 2012: Health Tip: How to Protect Toddlers From Burns
Precautions include keeping child out of kitchen while you're cooking

January 27, 2012: Students Report Playing Dangerous 'Choking Game'
One in seven at a Texas university tried it, survey finds

January 27, 2012: IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses
Confusion can arise over measurement guidelines, experts warn

January 26, 2012: Testosterone Exposure May Explain Boys' Language Delay
Male hormone levels before birth appear linked to speech differences, study contends

January 25, 2012: Active Ingredient in Viagra Shrunk Disfiguring Growths in Kids
But, the finding is preliminary and the treatment is expensive, researchers note

January 25, 2012: Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse: Experts
People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of Neurology

January 25, 2012: Less Salt, More Veggies in School Lunches: USDA
New rules call for healthier foods but some say changes don't go far enough

January 25, 2012: Kids' Snacks Can Be Healthy <i>and</i> Inexpensive
New study at YMCAs finds food combinations that satisfy budgets, nutrition guidelines

January 25, 2012: 'Inner Dialogue' Might Aid People With Autism
Learning strategy may help with planning, functioning independently, small study says

January 24, 2012: Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids With Asthma
Acid-reducing drugs might boost respiratory infections in children without reflux, study finds

January 23, 2012: Parents May Hold Key to Treating Kids' Obesity
Heart association identifies successful strategies for helping children to achieve weight loss

January 23, 2012: Severe Brain Injury When Young May Have Long-Term Effects
Good home environment helps overcome some deficits, studies find

January 23, 2012: 'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis
As symptoms of other conditions become more apparent, labels may vary, study suggests

January 17, 2012: FDA to Weigh Safety of Tobacco Lozenges, Strips
Experts fear candy-like products could put children at risk for nicotine addiction, poisoning

January 17, 2012: Health Tip: Stop Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
The practice can be harmful to teeth

January 16, 2012: Is Continued Lip-Reading an Early Sign of Autism?
Researchers say that typically developing infants focus on a speaker's eyes after age 1

January 16, 2012: Children's Drowning Injuries, Deaths Decline: Study
Youngest children at risk in bathtubs, older boys at most risk from swimming

January 14, 2012: Healthy Children, Safe Homes a Winning Combination
From checking for radon to selecting seafood, you can lower chemical exposure

January 13, 2012: Recent Rotavirus Vaccines Safe, Study Says
Gastrointestinal complications not associated with updated formulations

January 13, 2012: Health Tip: Buy Safe Toys
Suggestions to help protect youngsters

January 12, 2012: Children Exposed to HIV Before Birth at Risk for Language Delay
Researchers recommend routine screening for communication problems

January 11, 2012: Health Tip: When Your Child Cries at Night
Suggestions for what to do

January 10, 2012: Autism Gastro Problems May Be Linked to Gut Bacteria
Study found children with the disorder have different type of microbes in stomach than other kids

January 10, 2012: Diabetes Takes a Toll on Lifetime Earnings: Study
Teens with disease more likely to drop out of high school, make less money, researchers found