Mother’s fish, mercury intake may affect ADHD risk
(Reuters) – Children’s risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in life may be tied to how much fish their … Continue reading →
View ArticleRomney says abortion legislation not on his agenda
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (Reuters) – Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, in an apparent fresh move toward the political center, said … Continue reading →
View ArticleHalloween colored contact lenses are a scary danger
By Michael Booth Denver Post Just when I thought I knew all the things there were to worry about, the … Continue reading →
View ArticleFruit juice calories outweigh benefits for kids, experts say
"Most parents give their kids fruit juice because of the perception that it's healthy," says Nazrat Mirza, pediatrician and co-director of the Obesity Institute at Children's National Medical Center....
View ArticleStress in Parents Linked to Obesity in Kids
One in three kids in America is overweight or obese, and having stressed-out parents may be contributing to these rates, a new study suggests. Continue reading →
View ArticleSerious birth complications rising in the U.S.
(Reuters Health) – Severe complications from childbirth are rare in the U.S., but they are becoming more common, a new … Continue reading →
View ArticleKids Aim to Combat Bullying Before It Starts
Marsha Blakeway, who works with students at Alice Deal Middle School in Washington on solving problems between people, said bullying is "repeated behavior that is intended to do harm and that has a...
View ArticleHealthy snacks still limited in some US schools
U.S. school children searching for a healthy snack at school - perhaps an apple or some celery sticks - may find that a bag of potato chips is much easier to come by. Continue reading →
View ArticleExtra MMR vaccine helped prevent mumps in outbreak
Giving kids and teens in a New York community a third dose of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine likely helped halt a mumps outbreak in late 2009 and early 2010, according to a new report from...
View ArticleSweet treats can trick you into thinking sugar makes your kids go nuts
Anyone else still nursing their kids' Halloween candy hangovers? Continue reading →
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