Dealing with red tape consumes clinicians' time, poses danger to patients, researchers say
Outside activity feels less like a chore when the weather is warm, expert suggests
Study was conducted in Britain, but experts say similar results would be found in U.S.
It can help kids do better in school
But one-third turn to Internet to choose physicians
Contrary to what happens in animals, infection-fighting drugs won't cause excess pounds, researchers say
U.S. study of minority children finds many have unmet health needs
Toddlers account for 7 out of 10 cases, report says
Only younger siblings struggled in some cases, which researchers said wasn't surprising
Parents' mental health, lack of medical care contribute to disabilities, researchers say
But tolerance still varies between teens and 40-somethings
Study finds such youngsters more likely to be held back, or even expelled by fourth grade
Adding second shot at ages 4 to 6 is almost 100 percent effective
But children who didn't have a younger sibling by first grade much more likely to be obese
Risk was almost tripled when mothers smoked heavily, but study didn't prove cause and effect
One simple question might help families avert serious health risks, American Academy of Pediatrics says
Review of nearly 70 years of data found no protective effect; experts urge breast-feeding instead
Marijuana users also less likely to quit drinking, researchers say
About 4 in 10 moms with young kids affected, which can have harmful effects on families, researchers say
But ask your pediatrician if a prescription remedy is needed
Adding streetlights, maintaining vacant lots could make a difference, researchers suggest
Promote concentration and ease anxiety
Even after a year-long break, kids maintained their tolerance
High schools should have athletic trainers check players' head gear for proper fit, doctor says
Watch for behavior changes
Study found that more than half of accidents required amputation
Study found that when a caregiver was obese or had a heart risk factor, children often followed suit
Evaluate likes and skills
'Tiger parenting' can have dire consequences, researcher contends
Mobile technology the go-to tool of some frustrated parents, study finds
Study found symptoms increased when kids faced more challenging memory tasks
Regular marijuana users who started smoking before 16 had marked differences on MRI scans
Confusion about effectiveness, safety tied to low rates of immunization among U.S. kids
California study found hospital admissions for abuse-linked head injuries dropped after policy enacted
Study did not find higher depression levels when parents backed children's choice
Offer praise and reassurance
Results might eventually lead to new treatments, study authors suggest
Study tracked higher rate of complications up to age 22
Rates of disorder have risen alongside increasing academic demands, researchers say
If mom or dad had mental health issues, children were pickier about what they ate, study finds
Still, too few girls and boys getting vaccinated against the virus that causes cervical cancer, other malignancies, researchers say
Oral health expert offers tips on preventing tooth decay
Researchers concerned about risks to children with developmental issues, as well as the stress on parents
Losing weight can bring it back in line, expert says
Exercise, eat well and manage stress
But if infant has a fever while first teeth break through gums, it most likely points to illness, doctors say
Raising a child seems to cause greater changes than response to flu vaccine or stomach flu
High school students who hit the sack before 11 p.m. had higher grades on average, research shows
Protective swim shirt, text reminders some ways to help reduce children's skin cancer risk