With survival improved, researchers now look at long-term complications
Dutch study finds pediatricians more apt to diagnose the condition than general practitioners
A third think elementary schools should devote more time to PE, survey finds
Researchers saw no worrisome side effects for those using the often effective medications
Three new studies on organophosphates can't prove cause-and-effect, however
Study links problems in infancy to temper tantrums, aggressive actions and more
Family instability has no impact, researchers report
Levels of the chemicals were much higher than among kids in Mexico, study finds
Excess screen time, low physical activity linked to narrow retinal vessels, predicting poor heart health
Children who have both conditions more likely to be asthmatic in their 40s, study says
Poorer adherence to multi-drug regimens could be to blame, experts say
Black children affected have 32% greater odds of dying before five than white peers, study finds
Yet too many still rely on misinformation from celebrities, survey says
Safety suggestions to keep children safe from injury
But half of team-sports injuries are preventable, survey says
Study finds marked benefit from student groups and anti-bullying policies in schools
But direct-to-consumer screening for children can backfire, experts say
Other research finds one-hour delay improves teenagers' attentiveness
Study detects familial style of coping, even among adult children
These pauses in speech alert toddlers to pay attention, researchers say
Researchers urge broader use in the home of outlet covers, cabinet locks and more
Researchers say more efforts must be made to protect young athletes
Experts advise against using pencils, other items to ease the discomfort
Even so, three-fourths of families polled nationwide said they had difficulty accessing needed services
Inexperience, not reckless driving, causes most collisions, study finds
Circumference gives clue to insulin resistance, researchers say
Survivors face memory, attention deficits due to fatigue years later, study suggests
Study found they consumed more calories, exercised less
Students more likely to avoid drugs, booze, fights in schools that perform well academically, study finds
Spines remain healthy a decade after surgery, researchers say
After giving them up for a day, students in 10 different countries were miserable, study found
And it's not as time-consuming as less strenuous workouts, researchers say
Many wrongly think water pipe use is safer than cigarettes, results from North Carolina show
Suggestions for safe freezing
But parents also pay attention to government, celebrities and other parents
But as awareness grows, gap is narrowing, study finds
More than 8 hours a week of basketball, gymnastics or cheerleading doubled chances
Imaging most often ordered for head injury, abdominal pain and headache, study finds
Establish a bedtime routine
Preliminary study found those who listened to lots of tunes had raised risk
Anti-psychotics may help control disruptive behaviors, but side effects called significant
Involve kids in camp selection, get med check-ups and discuss homesickness beforehand
Doctor's OK recommended before kids start playing sports, expert says
28% of women with two or more offspring have children by more than one man, analysis showed
Delaying treatment just a few hours can prolong hospital stay, researchers find
Experts debate pros, cons of highly programmed childhood
Small study found half of kids with these severe headaches also had congenital heart problem
Suggestions to help keep them safe
Spanish study found nicotine levels in infants' hair 3 times higher than those who slept elsewhere
Study found more trouble with relationships, earning potential