Early standing could signal better learning and memory skills in preschool years, research suggests
Study found too much pressure for good grades raised risk for anxiety, depression
Protocols help get students used to the heat during preseason practice
Make sure it's properly installed
For starters, apply it at least 15 minutes before heading out, pediatrician advises
When they've outgrown a booster, strap them in safely
15 outbreaks in U.S. linked to the illegal reptiles
Pediatricians' report details the many benefits
Kids' with involved dads reap big health rewards, according to new report.
Right amount leads to better behavior, attention and memory, doctors say
Expert shares tips for injury-free outdoor play
Study of 44 families found parent-child interaction rare during hours when preschoolers watched media
CDC survey finds adolescents hear some health messages, but not all
Moodiness and making excuses are signs in children
Study finds both partners struggle when mothers feel overwhelmed
Girls who hear comments on size more likely to be overweight as adults, study finds
Those with the attention disorder sleep less, take longer to fall asleep at night, study finds
Smaller baby bottles might help prevent early obesity in formula-fed infants, study suggests
Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and others endorse sugary, less healthy fare, researchers say
Study finds difference is surprisingly small -- just 11 calories on average
Suggestions for what to do at home
Skin condition seems more likely in areas with high mineral content in water, study finds
Mom and Dad often misjudge child's weight, studies find
Researchers say parents can help improve odds by practicing with toddlers at home
Only half surveyed knew what drugs were prescribed, how to use them
Immune condition most common among people descended from the Punjab region of India
Those on Medicaid have less access to necessary rehabilitation services, study says
'Next-generation gene sequencing' could speed up the time to a diagnosis, study suggests
Study suggests some kids don't need daily dosing, but one expert worries the strategy might have risks
Parent training helps prevent shaken baby syndrome, other forms of violence, experts agree
Weight bias affects all aspects of obese kids' lives, researchers say
The more times a family changed homes, the worse kids performed in math, reading, study found
Don't wrap the infant too tight
Two long-recommended methods seem effective and bring no psychological harm, study finds
It also offers short-term protection to vulnerable newborns, researchers say
Children's health needs are increasingly complex, requiring more time and expert care
Activities to get creativity flowing
Higher amounts of unhealthy fats tied to greater breast density, researchers suggest
Study supports turnaround in thinking about peanuts, eggs and milk
Attention, memory and language development might be affected, researchers say
Pills in the home offer teens easy access, expert notes
The number of hours a new mother works significantly affects her breastfeeding decisions, new study finds.
Tennessee poison center reports doubling of dangerous exposures since 2011, mostly in kids
Key points: setting regular schedules for media use, and stopping when it feels 'natural,' researchers say
International study puts common myth to rest
Make sure your youngster is on track
Study shows 91 percent of Medicaid-eligible children are now enrolled
Perhaps, but social and environmental factors have greater influence, researchers say
Help keep little ones safe
Study found wrapping blanket tightly around sleeping baby raised risk by almost 60 percent