Children can drown within five minutes, experts warn
Review of thousands of studies on the issue finds broad consensus among experts
Make sure pool is enclosed
At least one expert questions whether improvements are due to the procedure
Study can't prove cause-and-effect, but changes to kids' hormones might be the link
Bright spot in U.S. government report is that fewer kids are smoking cigarettes
4 in every 10 U.S. households with a smoking parent had no 'smoke-free' rules in place, study finds
Head injuries likely play a role in these headaches, second study suggests
Follow rules of the ride
Study found similar rates of adverse events
Be aware of equipment that heats up
Set a good example
Cutting is the most common problem, followed by firearm injuries
Fires and even explosions have been linked to this practice, experts say
When immunization rates go down, 'herd' immunity also declines, experts note
Protect against heat-related illness
Under-hydration can pose real health risks for children, study authors say
Calls to poison control centers jumped more than 300 percent from January to April
U.S. report finds fewer than one in four teens recently had alcohol
And that could be a blessing to sleep-starved parents of infants, research suggests
Two large international trials suggest single immunization may be as good as two or three
To promote better sleep
Cells might be programmed in the womb to accumulate extra fat, researchers suggest
Greater odds of disorder in kids of teen moms, older moms and parents with big age gap, study suggests
Kids younger than 3 may eat the drug when it's baked into brownies and cookies
Walk a lap around the car before you drive
Accidents often happen during supervised activities, experts warn
Face-to-face aggression coupled with online harassment seems most distressing to kids
These interventions are often tied to too little, or too much of certain nutrients, study finds
But no mechanism explains the link so far, and one expert expressed skepticism
Hunger may not be the only reason
Parents should be particularly careful about windows
Rate of first-time dads having child out of wedlock fell from 1980s to 2000s, research shows
Don't approach one that's sleeping, eating or playing with a toy
Research found greater exposure tied to more hyperactivity and impulsivity in boys
Yet parents remain adolescents' No. 1 source of information
Study found states that limited access for all had lower teen drinking rates
Suggestions for safer travel
Researcher says infants may be 'finding their voice'
Here are suggested alternatives
Withdrawal, changes in daily habits can signal trouble
But CDC survey finds one-third continue the practice, which can undermine breast-feeding efforts
Don't let kids play nearby while mowing
Even a friendly pooch may overreact when startled
Eye therapies will not cure reading disorder, experts say
Study found odds were doubled, though still very rare even at greater altitudes
Promote healthier eating and activity
Starting athletics early, focusing on just one sport contribute to risks
Playing with guinea pig in stressful situation was calming, study finds
Avoid couch potato children