Obesity has been linked to a number of health problems ranging from heart disease to diabetes. But...
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Can Children “Outgrow” Autism? Experts Look at Why Some Autistic Children “Bloom”
Autism, a neuropsychological disorder that affects 1 in 88 children in the United States alone...
Requests to Ban BPA Will be Denied Says FDA
In 2008, the National Resources Defense Council petitioned the FDA regarding the use of bisphenol A...
Circumcision May Decrease Prostate Cancer Risk
In the United States, many insurance companies have stopped paying for the cost of male...
Children’s Brains More Vulnerable and Take Longer to Heal from Concussions
Concussions can happen to any child after a blow to the face, neck or head. Previously, it was...
Study: Only 1 out of 4 Kids Wears Sunscreen Regularly
Exposure to too much sun can do harm than good is a known fact. Despite this, new research shows...
Researchers Link More Exercise with Better Academic Performance
In a day and age where childhood obesity rates are on the rise, regular exercise is an essential...
Study: MMR Vaccine Reactions Usually Mild
At 12 months of age, most children receive an MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination. This...
Third Grader Weighing 200 Pounds Taken From Family, Placed in Foster Care
In a first-time-ever incident, an eight year old boy from Cleveland Heights was taken away from his...
Flu Causes Tens of Thousands of Toddler Deaths Each Year
With cold and flu season just around the corner, it’s important for parents to know the potential...
Study Finds Children are Prescribed Unnecessary Antibiotics Far Too Often
The unnecessary use of antibiotics is contributing to the rise of drug resistant superbugs. A...