But one expert says there's a hitch: Kids can take them off
But exercise outside organized teams has drops as adolescence approaches, study finds
Travel suggestions for children
A key recommendation is measuring a child's weight in kilograms
Study found those who were distracted by conversation had higher risk of being hit
More needs to be done to extend safety practices, CDC reports
Finnish study says early start to healthy lifestyles can pay big dividends later
Test for adults with muscle-thickening disorder may also identify children at risk
Study says high vaccination rates kept 2006 episode under control
Their impact on childhood anxieties changes during adolescence, study found
Suggestions to calm your child
And some parents may unsuspectingly contribute to their child's sleep problems, researchers say
The numbers are higher than previous estimates, new study says
Philadelphia-based nutrition program reduced overweight by 50%, study concludes
Carrying 26 pounds for just 10 minutes can lead to fatigue, loss of motor skills
Personal sets interfere with family time, grades and nutrition, study finds
Mom's use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs may affect kids into early adolescence, study shows
Research shows weight gain during first year at college far less than thought
Injuries send more than 26,000 rushing in for acute care each year, study finds
Germ causes gastroenteritis
Genetic ties suspected between father's, but not mother's, weight and elevated enzymes
Effects of maltreatment can damage a child for a lifetime, researchers say
Huge gap exists between best and worst states, with Vermont on top and Louisiana at bottom
Study finds sixfold increase in positive portrayal of substance abuse over last 20 years
It establishes procedures to reduce lead dust during renovations
Encourage thinking and reasoning
Those accepted early on by friends grow up healthier than those rejected, study says
Suggestions to help you cope
Even more than income, where people live determines who goes out to play, study finds
Rules to live by
Wise use, and storage, of cleaning supplies, chemicals can shield children from harm
Study finds endothelial cells follow a genetic program independent of developing tissue
Their children had lowest chances for unpredictable behavior, dealt better with stress
Younger children are more affected than teens, a new study finds
Girls in poor neighborhoods most likely to watch TVs or computers, study finds
Finding could lead to earlier treatments, better patient outcomes
Kids in program ate less junk food, more fruits and vegetables
Make sure the child gets the right nutrients
Tooth enamel losses, found in 30% of middle schoolers studied, blamed on acids in sweet drinks
Infants at lower risk for environmental, biological diseases if same physician is used
Helmets, pads should be left on, then removed as a unit once patient is stabilized
Study found it caused permanent bone damage and stunted growth
Things to keep in mind
Findings may explain why breast-fed infants less likely to be overweight later
Cash support to poor families boosted physical, mental scores, study finds
Improve the child's chances for a good night's sleep
Prevent back problems in your child
Not wearing seat belts and young drivers are prime reasons why, study finds
But trouble-prone girls aren't swayed by adolescent drug use trends
Finding offers hope for curbing pediatric obesity epidemic in U.S.