Nearly a third of these shootings are accidental, study finds
Make sure you're prepared
Teach the child what to do in an emergency
Small study from Chile found family role reversal when it comes to computers and Internet
Experts offer advice on how to avoid infestation
Study finds slow fetal development linked to later cardiovascular problems
Study found one youngster seriously injured in falls, tip-overs every 22 minutes
Here are edibles to avoid
Youngest kids, those exposed to suicide most likely to develop illnesses such as schizophrenia, researchers found
Findings should reassure young patients and their families, study author says
Don't let child lie flat while eating or drinking
Many continue to play through symptoms, increasing risk of second injury, experts say
Study found kids subjected to secondhand smoke are more than twice as likely to be readmitted
Quirk in brain's information-retrieval process is to blame, researcher says
Scan tracks entire genome from a blood sample
Cartoon character helps physician spread the gospel of good hand hygiene
Here's what to include
Excessive crying may be a warning sign
Researchers suggest poorer reading experiences lead to less gray matter
Researcher compares the processing delay to a poorly dubbed movie
Studies found they were more likely to be depressed and bullied, even if their weight was average
New study clarifies risk factors for lung disease
Rates decline among kids in more educated, affluent families, while they rise in lower-income homes
Number of intentional injuries is 'concerningly high,' researcher says
Researchers report six cases where stopping use of wipes resolved skin reaction
Doctors urged to consider level of trauma causing injury
Don't expect medication to work immediately
Study found no benefit with heart surgery patients, but those with other conditions were discharged earlier
Shortage should be resolved in week; Tamiflu capsules and flu shots widely available, U.S. officials say
Boys slightly more likely than girls to meet hour-a-day recommendation
Swedish study found link between aerobic fitness at 18 and lowered heart attack risk in middle age
Temperament may be a factor
Here are potential signs of malnutrition
Children had roughly the same risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, regardless of drug they were taking
But many general practitioners aren't prepared to deal with them, survey finds
Inflated compliments may cause some kids to back away from challenges, researchers say
Research supports several days' mental rest, including no screen time
Texting, talking and eating while behind the wheel increases risk of crash, study says
Sledding, skating, skiing and other cold weather activities all carry a potential risk of harm
Animals to avoid until kids are bigger
Or they may have problems learning and concentrating
Children denied counseling may have lost out, experts say
Here's what parents can do
Cost of these prescription drugs a burden on U.S. economy, researchers say
Those trained to cope with pain report less disability a year later, study finds
It worked better than standard supportive counseling and was deemed safe for younger patients
Advances help lower transmission rate in U.S., but it's a different story in developing nations
'I want other women to know that you can have a good ending,' says Fortunata Kasege
Always use restraints
Parents should monitor their child's blood sugar more often, but don't be too restrictive, expert says