June 17, 2013: Junk Food Ads May Help Drive Obesity in Hispanic Kids, Study Suggests
Many of the more than 4,200 TV pitches children view each year highlight fatty, sugary fare

June 17, 2013: Sibling Bullying Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety in Victims
Study says it may be as damaging as abuse from peers

June 17, 2013: Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services: Study
Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care

June 16, 2013: Stepdads Must Navigate Tricky Waters
Study shows talking through issues, having shared parenting style help the new family survive the journey

June 14, 2013: Health Tip: Protect Kids' Eyes
Avoid toys with sharp edges

June 14, 2013: Health Tip: Vary Your Child's School Lunch
Make it appealing and nutritious

June 13, 2013: 'Domestic' Dads Often Face Scorn at Work, Study Finds
When men or women step outside traditional gender roles, some colleagues react badly, research shows

June 13, 2013: Dads Who Bond With Kids Help Keep Marriage Strong
Sharing housework also key, study found, as is open communication with spouse

June 13, 2013: TV Commercials May Spur Junk Food Habit in Kids, Study Finds
Advertising exposure seems to up odds that preschoolers will become obese

June 13, 2013: Health Tip: Be Smart While Mowing the Lawn
Make sure kids maintain a safe distance

June 12, 2013: Health Tip: Protect Young Ones From Suffocation
Rid the crib of pillows, blankets and stuffed animals

June 11, 2013: More Evidence Shows Breast-Feeding Helps Babies' Brains
MRI study showed increased growth in areas related to language, emotional function, motor skills

June 11, 2013: Health Tip: Kids Need Strong Bones, Too
Teach proper bone health at an early age

June 11, 2013: Health Tip: Prevent Furniture Tipping
And help keep kids safe

June 10, 2013: Too Little Known on How Primary Care Docs Can Prevent Child Abuse
U.S. panel couldn't make recommendations about kids without obvious signs of maltreatment

June 10, 2013: Kids With Past Concussions Take Longer to Recover
Study has implications for how long children should wait to resume activities, experts say

June 08, 2013: Summer Camp Health Tips for Parents
How to keep water sports from causing skin infections and other expert advice

June 07, 2013: Sleeping on Back to Prevent SIDS Doesn't Appear to Hurt Babies' Ability to Roll
Canadian study compared infant development before and after Back to Sleep campaign

June 07, 2013: Even Mild Weight Loss May Lower Diabetes Risk in Obese Teens
Study worked with adolescents and their families to boost activity, healthy eating

June 07, 2013: What to Do When Lightning Strikes
Planning for the worst may be the best protection, experts say

June 07, 2013: Health Tip: Get Your Child to the Eye Doctor
Especially if the youngster has these symptoms

June 06, 2013: Vision, Dyslexia Not Linked: Study
Findings will advance understanding, treatment of the reading disorder, says expert

June 06, 2013: Football Concussion Risk Highest During Games, Not Practice: Study
Young players may not be learning proper tackling techniques, one expert says

June 05, 2013: 'Sensory-Focused' Autism Therapy Shows Early Promise
In small study, parents used variety of methods to stimulate boys' senses

June 05, 2013: Scientists ID Gene Behind Early Onset Puberty
Discovery could help children with 'central precocious puberty,' give insights to development

June 05, 2013: Recession Forced Cutbacks in Care for Special Needs Kids: Study
Some families curtailed dental visits, medicines for children with chronic health problems

June 05, 2013: Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Dog Bites
Do your homework before adopting Fido

June 05, 2013: Health Tip: Choosing Your Child's Pediatrician
Make sure you know the doctor's background

June 04, 2013: Young Parents Don't Stress Over Kids' Media Use: Survey
First generation to have lots of exposure to technology not as worried about its effects, researchers report

June 04, 2013: Health Tip: Keep Kids Active During Summer Break
Get them to play a favorite sport

June 03, 2013: Infant Care May Help Explain Race-Linked Obesity Gap
Black, Hispanic infants in study had solid foods sooner, more sugary drinks, less sleep

June 03, 2013: Website All About Child Health -- in Spanish
American pediatricians address needs, concerns of Hispanic parents

June 03, 2013: Whooping Cough Cases Rise as Parents Opt Out of Vaccine
In New York, study found unvaccinated kids were 14 times more likely to get illness

May 31, 2013: Many Parents Unaware of Teens' Abuse of ADHD Drugs
So-called 'study drugs' don't boost grades, and abusing them is dangerous, researchers warn

May 31, 2013: Bullied Kids More Likely to Self-Harm as Teens
There are no harmless forms of bullying, study warns

May 31, 2013: For Kids With Autism, a Day at the Races With NASCAR
Annual event helps young speedway fans enjoy the sport in a safe, conducive environment

May 31, 2013: Health Tip: Encourage Safe Exploring Outdoors
Suggestions for interacting with nature

May 30, 2013: Health Tip: Help Kids With Diabetes Deal With Shots
Prepare the injections where the child can't see you

May 29, 2013: Health Reform Saving Young Adults Millions for ER Care: Study
In 2011 alone, patients and families were spared nearly $150 million in hospital costs

May 28, 2013: A Strong Marriage Can Shield Kids From Dad's Depression: Study
Supportive spouse seems to improve a depressed father's relationship with his children

May 28, 2013: More Booze in Movies for Kids, Study Finds
But scenes with tobacco have dropped, researchers say

May 28, 2013: Kids Poisoned by Medical Marijuana, Study Finds
Children helping themselves to drug-laced cookies, brownies

May 27, 2013: Military Families May Need Help With Mental Health
Depression, anxiety and sleep problems can arise during long deployments of loved ones

May 27, 2013: Tots' Sleep Differences Due to Genes, Environment, Study Suggests
But parents should still try to correct bad sleep habits, expert says

May 26, 2013: Lawn Mower Injuries Often Caused by Distraction
Docs offer safety tips to protect fingers, hands and feet

May 25, 2013: Hidden Dangers Dog Dog Parks
Pets should be fully vaccinated before frolicking with friends, vet says

May 24, 2013: Low-Income, Minority Parents More Open to HPV Vaccine for Girls, Study Says
White, middle-class parents less accepting of the cervical cancer shot, researchers contend

May 24, 2013: Parents Underestimate Influence Over Teens' Substance Abuse: Survey
1 in 5 thought child wouldn't listen to advice on the issue, but research suggests otherwise

May 24, 2013: How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again
Diners underestimated by as much as 500 calories in study

May 23, 2013: Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Heat Rash
Keep skin cool and dry