Why and how it's done
Signs may not be recognized because they are rare in developed countries, authors say
Preventive efforts needed to reduce transmission from mother to child, experts say
Those with the disorder prone to restrictive, obsessive eating habits
Use age-appropriate toys and encourage play
Deficiency hampers babies' ability to respond to low oxygen, study suggests
Kids of English-speaking Hispanic moms spend more time in front of the tube, study finds
To improve tooth health, target mom, dad and pediatricians, experts say
Younger teens who took the course were more likely to delay having sex
A stable environment also helps behavior, researchers find
About 12 percent of U.S. youths report using treatments, study finds
Exposure in womb caused blunted response to needle prick, researchers say
Yes, according to a new analysis of research
Parents routinely chose about 100 fewer calories per meal for their children, study found
Timing is more important than method, study says
Survey finds few parents set rules as use of 'smart' phones, computers soars
Help keep your child safe
These injuries can be dire and must be monitored, study says
Children who are obese should be referred to treatment, USPSTF panel says
HHS, FDA pledge funds for more research on the common plastics chemical
6 percent of those responding to Oregon poll said they tried the dangerous pastime
Indications that it may be feeding time
Suggestions to make vaccination less painful
Hollywood demonstrates safe practices only about half the time, study finds
CDC report counts 85 cases across 31 states
What it means for babies
Experts say that, for now, parents should work with their child's doctors
Doctors today often opt for pain relief and waiting to see if antibiotics are needed
What to do if your child has one
Smokers, drinkers should never share bed with a baby, experts say
Learning movement skills is key but often overlooked in zest for sports, experts say
Obese offspring upped odds of dying of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, study found
Accuracy, speed can improve depending on how product is designed, study shows
Encourage a newborn's development
Many music players have maximum levels that could cause hearing loss
'Back to Sleep' advice most effective when it comes from physician, study finds
More adults need to monitor cell phone use in era of sexually explicit messaging, experts say
Suggestions to keep your youngster safe
Keep baby's bottom clean and dry
Depression and anxiety often go unrecognized, experts say
Dozens of teens have died trying to achieve euphoric state, experts warn
Common sense this holiday season can help you avoid gifts that might pose a risk to children
Food maker responds to calls for more nutritious breakfast food
Finding suggests alcoholic 'energy' drinks could boost risks from intoxication
Suggestions for new parents
The longer the absence, the worse children fare, study finds
Parents, children need to discuss sexual matters sooner, researchers say
A practice called bruxism
Protect your child from household dangers
Death rate highest for lifelong residents of 'stroke belt,' study finds