Kids benefit from having stable home, two loving parents, regardless of sexual orientation, AAP says
But expert advises parents not to panic over mood changes
Norovirus has overtaken rotavirus in causing gastric illness, CDC study finds
Significant increase in the prevalence of the condition over the past five years, researchers say
However, football and soccer injuries have risen over past decade
Experts suspect the difference may stem from over-treatment in white children
Surprise finding runs counter to standard recommendations from doctors' groups
Doctors puzzled by the growing safety concerns, because shot guards against virus that can cause cervical cancer
Excessive moisture, lotions and wipes can irritate a newborn's skin
Study author says counseling may help youngsters face issues head-on
Many factors can cause childhood anxiety
Neurologists say some doctors are prescribing these drugs as a way to boost school performance
Treatment after a crash can be a teachable moment on proper use of passenger restraints
Many shared activities can help cement relationship, researchers find
Nursing exclusively has no effect on later weight, but many other benefits exist
But more research is needed to confirm the association, experts say
Infection traced to animals bred at single California facility
Vaccine still recommended, although it appears to weaken after fifth dose, study finds
Tweaking sleeping, eating, drinking and online habits all can help, experts advise
Small changes at home can help them get essential shuteye
Symptoms usually temporary, half of the women studied reported improvements after 6 months
70 percent achieved 'phrase' or higher-level speech
Keys are better food choices, more physical activity and no secondhand smoke, doctor says
While study did not show cause and effect, expert said it's best to avoid exposure
Study of young students questions value of phasing out PE in public schools
Study found children were more talkative and engaged with people in presence of small pets
After-school program got the heaviest children moving more
Babies of women with alcohol problems during or after pregnancy had three times the risk of sudden, unexplained death
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Natural delivery appears to expose babies to beneficial bacteria, researchers say
Large study found those with delayed weight gain reached normal range by 13
Study found needles for lifesaving medication too short to reach upper-thigh muscle
But national statistics contend that there's an obesity epidemic among children
Missouri survey found operators often misrepresent indoor tanning as safe, even healthy
Less antibiotic use, added focus on pain control among key points
Early study found black toddlers more sensitive than whites to food allergens in particular
Early study suggests that avoiding allergy triggers might be a factor
Study found gaps in weight, length and head size compared to other kids
Candid confessions might backfire, new study shows
Experts credit healthier fare at schools, information campaigns for the turnaround
It helps the child grow intellectually and develop
But don't leave them alone
But word of mouth still prevails overall
U.S. report also confirms that kids who fail to complete school are more apt to take up cigarettes
Smoking also played key role in respiratory trouble for young adults, study found
Make sure an adult is always watching
Study found even 7-month-olds can start to learn both languages
Researchers say ligament injury, once rare in youngsters, is rising with sports training intensity
Study shows students whose buddies have better GPAs more likely to improve their own test scores
Discovered in 2001, human metapneumovirus is worse in very young, very old