Panel backs testing for childhood diseases, but defers to parents' wishes on diseases that strike in adulthood
It helps the child grow intellectually and develop
But don't leave them alone
Sprains, falls most common, study found
Findings may help explain disorder's prevalence among boys
Study found first raised risk by 86 percent, while second increased it by 39 percent
Two studies suggest television can have a profound impact on children's behavior
Make sure an adult is always watching
Nits and lice usually found in the hair behind the ears and the nape of the neck, dermatologist says
Activity has decreased in many areas, data shows
Research shows that musical training that begins before the age of 7 boosts motor skills
Researchers say ligament injury, once rare in youngsters, is rising with sports training intensity
Study shows students whose buddies have better GPAs more likely to improve their own test scores
Online activity must be considered when creating policies to combat bullying, researchers say
Researchers think better flow of nutrients to the womb in subsequent pregnancies might explain why
In wake of Newtown shooting, review finds more evidence needed on what to do when children can't cope
Parents urged to make brushing, flossing and visiting dentist a regular habit
These feeding problems can lead to nutritional deficiencies, expert says
While activity remains high, it has decreased in most areas
Experts suspect the jump may be linked to unknown environmental causes
Practitioners have 'concrete numbers' to give to families
Study found kids who were exposed to one or both before the age of 3 were more likely to be diagnosed by 6
Don't rush the transition
Lack of awareness limits participation, study finds
45 children have died from flu this season; seniors also especially vulnerable
USDA's proposals go beyond school meals to vending machines
Assessing 7 factors in ER can limit unnecessary radiation exposure, researchers say
Girls who actually spoke to their mothers experienced positive physical responses
Always wear sunscreen
Avoid foods that probably were sprayed
They are the most common type of benign tumor in women of childbearing age
But some experts still believe behavioral therapy can help the whole family
U.S. study offers somewhat encouraging finding, but experts say it's tough to pin down 'correct' rate
And some of these meds 'are pretty nasty,' expert says
Report looks at the environment's effect on children's health
Drug blocks proteins that fuel cancer-cell development
Children and seniors especially vulnerable; infections declining in some regions
Children's scores at age 6 were lower if moms took valproate
Fewer kids hurt who play pick-up games, multiple sports, study says
Finding from large study may be due to better awareness, experts say
Chicago study found many needed simple fixes like adding more wood chips
If they're 6 months or older, have them vaccinated
Hypothermia, frostbite occur more frequently among children, expert warns
Evidence review looked at effects of league safety regulations
It's still not too late to get vaccinated, experts say
Keep a bowl of fruit where the kids will see it
State programs promoting healthy lifestyles work, but it takes time before results are seen, researchers say
Higher rates of ADHD, asthma and learning problems seen in overweight children, study shows
Increase in Eastern equine encephalitis may be partly due to warming climate, more exposure to mosquitoes, researcher says
Critics call for more research into whether shots may be linked to some developmental disorders