Health News Archives

Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report
Nursing exclusively for six months, then with foods until at least 12 months is ideal, dietitians say

TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers
The more watched, the more aggressive the behavior, study finds

Toxins Make Halloween Face Paints Scary
Report finds all products tested contained lead and some had known skin allergens

Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study
Too little shuteye contributes to obesity, researchers say

Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween
Some simple precautions will safeguard young trick-or-treaters, experts say

Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 Months
They easily distinguish language from animal sounds, researchers say

Clues to Hypertension in Kids May Be Seen in Bones
Accelerated skeletal maturation may be early sign, researchers say

Mercury Levels Not Abnormal in Autistic Children
Study finds no differences when compared to kids without disorder

Dyslexia More Complicated for Chinese
Study uncovers combination of phonological and visuospatial deficits

’No Flu Shots for My Kids’
Some moms aren't convinced vaccines are necessary, safe or effective