Another Guess at What's Behind Autism
Researchers have been trying to figure out what causes autism for years. And with some new evidence, they might be a little closer to solving the puz...
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Now you really have no excuse not to get your flu shot.
The Future of Lazy Eye Treatment
Say goodbye to eye patches. Kids with lazy eye can now wear electronic glasses to correct their vision.
More Pets, Less Asthma?
If you're an animal lover, your children may be in luck. New evidence suggests that Fido may play a role in childhood asthma risk.
Ads Displayed Unsafe Parenting Practices
Right next to the helpful, informative articles in your favorite parenting magazine could be ads that depict practices that could endanger kids.
Airsoft May Not Feel So Soft
Maybe Ralphie should have listened to his parents in "A Christmas Story" when they said "You'll shoot your eye out!" before he tried out his brand ne...
Screen Time: The Kids May Be All Right
For past generations of children, engaging in “screen time” meant watching TV. But in a digital age where kids socialize, learn and work on compu...
Zoe Saldana Raises Premature Birth Awareness
Zoe Saldana rose to prominence with roles in feature films like "Star Trek" and "Avatar," and she's using that celebrity to raise awareness about bab...
How Your Smoking Habits Could Affect Your Grandchildren
Regardless of whether a mother smokes, a grandmother who once did may affect her grandchildren's health.
What a Little Supervision Could Do for Teen Girls
The teen years can be a challenge for both kids and their parents. But keeping an eye on early-maturing teen girls may make a difference.
Apples and Oranges: How Kids Eat Their Fruit
Want your kids to choose healthy foods over processed snacks? It may be helpful to know what fruits kids reach for most.
Hand Sanitizer: A Growing Threat to Kids
Is hand sanitizer toxic? In the hands of a child, quite possibly.
Trickle-Down Stress
It seems that socioeconomic status has the potential to affect much more than what a person can buy or own.
Longer Lunch, Healthier Lunch
Getting kids to eat their fruits and veggies at school can be difficult. But it may just be a matter of time.
Seeing Clearly: Kids and the Great Outdoors
Nearsightedness in children is a major problem in some areas of the world. But there may be a simple solution.
Gender Differences in Autism
Repetitive behavior has long been a hallmark of autism. For girls with the disorder, however, things may not be so simple.
Kids with Chronic Illnesses Might Make Risky Choices
It’s tough to be a kid with a chronic illness, but dealing with it by using alcohol and recreational drugs can cause other health problems.
Despite Recent Gains, Effort to Reduce Child Mortality Lags
Despite a large drop in child mortality across the world in recent years, the effort to keep kids alive is still lagging behind global goals.
