Head lice is one of those things every mother hopes and prays won’t happen to her kid. Although lice don’t…
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Swedish scientists find new markers for type 1 diabetes
Doctors may be able to detect type 1 diabetes in children before they exhibit any symptoms of the disease, new…
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New York girl, 1, dies after being bathed in scalding-hot water
A 22-month-old from Queens, New York, has died after being bathed in 130-degree water, My Fox NY reported. According to…
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Raise minimum age to buy cigarettes to decrease use, study says
Raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21 or 25 years old would significantly reduce their use and…
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Physical activity time in preschools may be less than ideal
Preschoolers may not get enough time to engage in physical activity at childcare centers, according to a new study. While…
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Do Twin Embryos Help Each Other Survive in IVF?
A new controversial study suggests a stronger embryo may help a weaker one survive in twin pregnancies created by in…
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Program Cuts Cavities in Low-Income Toddlers
Preventive dental care from pediatricians and family doctors may help reduce the widespread problem of early childhood cavities in low-income…
Read MoreBreastfeeding Tied to Kids’ Brainpower
In a new study from the UK, kids who were breastfed as babies had higher scores on tests of vocabulary…
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FDA Examines Level of Arsenic in Apple Juice
The Food and Drug Administration is considering tightening restrictions for the levels of arsenic allowed in apple juice after consumer…
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Fiber-Loving Teens Have Lower Heart, Diabetes Risks
Teenagers who eat a lot of fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables and whole grains, are less likely to have risk…
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