Bigger, more powerful machines seem to cause more severe traumas, researchers report
Mental health experts say his decades-long struggle with his mother's death all too common for children
Study of 43 South American infants found damage to retinas and optic nerves
Here's what parents can do
Wealth of options may leave moms and dads wondering which kind and how much to give, survey finds
Flu shot study showed that healthy vaccination practices may run in the family
How to discuss with your doctor
Study finds kids have higher reading skills when they enter 1st grade than they did a decade ago
Dermatologist offers tips to avoid pests and treat their bites
Characteristics you should watch for
Dining suggestions for your youngster
What your child wears doesn't affect severity of skin troubles, study finds
Pediatricians suggest discussing adolescent's capabilities with doctor first
Therapists help parents learn and better react to their infants' communication style
Suggestions to make it easier
Kids under 6 account for 1 million calls to U.S. poison control centers a year
Signs of insufficient shuteye
And help protect children
Premature changes can have lasting effects, such as depression, higher risk of some cancers, study says
People who eat home-cooked meals and don't watch TV while eating less likely to be obese, study finds
They report less closeness, fewer positive interactions, but no increase in negative behaviors toward one another
Pediatrician explains that marijuana affects a child's developing brain differently than an adult brain
But study suggests that children who were nursed may be less hyperactive at age 3
And spare your smile
Child must inherit genetic mutation from two deaf parents, researchers said
Tendency of moms to mellow with age may play role in children having fewer social, emotional problems
Review of studies finds 1 glass of 100-percent juice a day not linked with weight gain
Suggestions based on the child's age
Low-fat foods may be filled with sugar, study finds
Players learn safer moves, reducing head injury rate and recovery time, study suggests
Make sure it includes these features
Swimming lessons are essential -- even before other therapies, researcher says
Poll says many would turn to urgent care centers, thinking it's faster than seeing usual physician
But suicides involving these drugs are up more than 50 percent, study finds
Those under 12 shouldn't specialize in any one activity, researchers say
Which types are recommended?
Follow these safety guidelines
Diminished response seen in premature infants who spend weeks in the hospital, study finds
Signs throughout school, on school's website made students 3 times more likely to use the salad bar
Finding may reflect shifting attitudes about how much weight is too much, researcher suggests
How to help kids work it out
Establishing regular bedtime early on may pay dividends in elementary school, study suggests
Study finds 3-plus hours each day linked to increased body fat and insulin resistance
Study found link, but researchers can't say for sure why
New policy statement urges government to keep families together, not place kids in detention centers
Foods to eat, and those to avoid
Product has unpredictable, potentially dangerous effects, doctors warn
Suggestions to protect your infant
Learn the warning signs