Health News Archives

Hot-Tub Injuries on the Rise
One-quarter of those hurt are under 16, researchers say

Health Tip: Recording Your Child’s Medical History
Suggestions for what to track

Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations
Parents should not assume that all youth will rebel, expert says

Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds

Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
Finding emphasizes need to fix U.S. health care, expert says

Health Tip: Create Baby’s Bedtime Routine
Better habits usually mean a better night's sleep

Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder ’Just the Beginning’
Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy

School Violence Drops With Federal Program
Participating districts report safer campuses and communities

Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say

Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes
Over 30-year period, nearly half of American children received nutrition assistance, analysis shows