Before play begins, make sure the area is safe
Early exposure may be linked with drinking problems later, experts warn
Don't forget newborn's outfit
Findings suggest brain imaging could potentially speed diagnosis
Study finds they're most likely to have frequent contact with others already infected
Don't share personal items with infested person
Report finds only half exercise enough, only a third eat fruits and vegetables every day
Author says contact sports should be avoided; another expert disagrees
Doctors can 'watch and wait' for an additional 3 days
Parents, kids not adhering to throwing limits, researchers find
Supervision, pool maintenance and teaching children to swim all key to enjoying the water
Availability of later appointments cut trips to emergency room by half, researchers say
Swimming pool accidents top the list
Starting too early is a common mistake, expert says
They showed fewer signs of emotional problems if they weren't cared for solely by their mother
Common signs of type 1 diabetes often resemble symptoms of other illnesses
Safety of measles-mumps-rubella booster shot had previously been called into question
But 45 million Americans overall still don't have health insurance
Pregnant women who live with smog at higher risk, but experts caution the finding is not definitive
British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings
Study says it may be as damaging as abuse from peers
Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care
Study shows talking through issues, having shared parenting style help the new family survive the journey
Avoid toys with sharp edges
Make it appealing and nutritious
Partial organs from deceased donors increasingly common, researchers say
When men or women step outside traditional gender roles, some colleagues react badly, research shows
Senior hospitalizations also up during 2012-13 onslaught, U.S. health officials say
Sharing housework also key, study found, as is open communication with spouse
Advertising exposure seems to up odds that preschoolers will become obese
Make sure kids maintain a safe distance
Study finds preteen girls who had high levels of common chemical were twice as likely to be overweight
Rid the crib of pillows, blankets and stuffed animals
Treatment-related lung and hearing problems common at age 45
Teach proper bone health at an early age
And help keep kids safe
But most elementary schools are in districts or states that don't limit sales of fat, sugar, salt to students
Expanding efforts to immunize kids against influenza could cut illnesses, deaths among children
Tragedy can occur with few warning signs, expert says
How to keep water sports from causing skin infections and other expert advice
Planning for the worst may be the best protection, experts say
Especially if the youngster has these symptoms
Study finds nearly one-third of kids with autism also have problems with attention and hyperactivity
Findings will advance understanding, treatment of the reading disorder, says expert
Young players may not be learning proper tackling techniques, one expert says
In small study, parents used variety of methods to stimulate boys' senses
Discovery could help children with 'central precocious puberty,' give insights to development
Do your homework before adopting Fido
Make sure you know the doctor's background
Effects on weight, exercise seem to be magnified for black, Hispanic teens, research suggests