Suggestions to prevent burns
Contact sports is a leading reason why, study contends
Parents need to keep weapons locked up, limit exposure to media violence, experts say
'It's OK to let your kids see you sweat,' researcher says
How to keep everyone else healthy
Recognizing signs and symptoms
Researchers say greater risk of behavior issues, depression in those who played tackle before age 12
'Bullets' bought online may be contributing to ocular injuries
Make your baby's space safe
It seems like fun but can be a quick trip to a broken limb, study authors warn
Study of more than 100 kids treated at trauma centers reveals serious injuries
But older kids often miss out on booster seats
Study finds elementary school children with phones are more likely to be cyberbullied
Researcher calls findings an emerging public health issue
Impairments range in severity, two studies found
How to prepare children for furry friends
Child expert offers tips on helping youngsters recover from the storms
In Massachusetts, ER visits down as much as 50 percent, study found
Dietitian shares tips for tasty, affordable lunches
Helping youngsters make the right food choices
What to include and exclude
By late October is best, says American Academy of Pediatrics
Life lessons can be learned on the playing field
Tips to help ward off depression
Toxins left by flood waters a particular concern, doctors say
Study found one particular germ in 70 percent of children with additional infections
Ease the transition to a different grade or district
Help keep kids safe
Thinking ahead and keeping a calendar with important dates can help make transition smoother
Make sure your child isn't carrying too heavy a load
Small study finds reduction in white matter among children operated on as infants
Overall child immunization rates fell after CDC advised against the inhaled form, study shows
Both short- and long-term damage can result from quick losses or gains
Suggestions to prevent food poisoning
Imaging showed less activity in the areas responsible for reining in impulses
Here are suggested questions
Average age of new fathers has risen to 31, study finds
Offer fresh fruit as a healthier choice
Hiding info from pediatricians could be risky for young patients, report authors say
More shut-eye means healthier, more alert students, but survey finds half of parents pushing back
Develop an action plan
Classrooms, locker rooms and dormitories are breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses, expert says
Snack preferences drive buying decisions, but brands and allowance also play a part, researchers say
Poor diet, drugs and car accidents also among the leading concerns, poll shows
But rates still lagging against the cancer-causing virus that's caused by sexual contact, CDC says
Suicide attempts more common in both bullied and bulliers
Less than half of parents exclusively follow safe sleep recommendations for infants, study finds
Research showed no differences from children raised by heterosexual couples