Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being - 2010-09-04
"Pediatrician offers tips to start the school year right." More

Lower Risk of Surgery Than Thought for Kids With Crohn's - 2010-09-03
"More study needed on early treatments to alter course of the bowel disease, researchers say." More

Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study - 2010-09-03
"Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers say." More

Sucrose May Not Be Effective Analgesic in Newborns - 2010-09-02
"The common practice of using a sucrose solution to provide analgesia for newborns undergoing painful procedures may alter newborns' facial expressions but does not appear to reduce pain activity in the spinal cord or brain, according to research published online Sept. 1 in The Lancet." More

Smoking Seems to Backfire on Teens Hoping for a Lift - 2010-09-02
"Instead, depressive symptoms likely to increase, study finds." More

Acetaminophen May Increase Pediatric Asthma Risk - 2010-09-02
"Use of acetaminophen in children may increase the risk of asthma, eczema, and rhinoconjunctivitis, according to research published online Aug. 13 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine." More

Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports - 2010-09-02
"Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list." More

Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction - 2010-09-02
"Greater odds if you're younger than 65, have a history of drug abuse and depression, and use psychiatric meds" More

Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines - 2010-09-01
"Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study finds." More

Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds - 2010-09-01
"Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say." More

Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race - 2010-09-01
"California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely." More

Health Tip: Signs That People With Dementia Shouldn't Drive - 2010-08-31
"Who may be at risk for driving badly" More

Pediatricians, Parents Urged to Address Sexuality in the Media - 2010-08-30
"Pediatricians and parents have the opportunity to help address unhealthy messages related to sexuality that young people receive from the media, according to a policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics published online Aug. 30 in Pediatrics." More

Friends Don't Let Friends Have Risky Sex After Drinking - 2010-08-30
"College students say they use communication strategies to ensure safety of female friends." More

Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids - 2010-08-30
"Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sports-related head injuries." More