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• Story-Telling More Difficult for Brain-Injured Children: Study (7/29/2010)
• Increased Risk of Violence Among Unsupervised Teen Groups (7/29/2010)
• Kids Adopted By Same-Sex Couples 'Thriving': Researcher (7/29/2010)
• Teens With ADHD Often Have Trouble Completing High School (7/28/2010)
• Higher Education Level May Help Brain Cope With Dementia (7/28/2010)
• Mom's Affection Helps Babies Grow Into Less Stressed Adults (7/27/2010)
• More Than 70,000 Kids Injured By Medical Devices Each Year (7/26/2010)
• In Adolescence, Happier Often Means Healthier (7/23/2010)
• Voice Recorders Seem to Help Detect Autism (7/19/2010)
• Kids Who Do Poorly in School More Likely to Become Bullies (7/16/2010)
• Too Many Tots Watching Too Much TV: Study (7/15/2010)
• Brain Grows Quickest in Areas Where Apes, Humans Vary: Study (7/13/2010)
• Program Teaches Parents How to Nurture Healthy Eaters (7/13/2010)
• Screening Guidelines Miss Many Kids With High Cholesterol (7/12/2010)
• As Parents Lose Jobs, Kids Often Lose Out on Health Care (7/9/2010)
• U.S. Report on Kids' Health Brings Mixed Results (7/9/2010)
• Too Much Screen Time Can Threaten Attention Span (7/6/2010)
• Later School Start Times May Foster Better Students (7/6/2010)
• Mental Health Woes Plague 'Cyberbullies' and Their Victims (7/6/2010)
• Hospital Visits for Underage Drinking Soar on July 4 Weekend (7/1/2010)
• Eating Disorders, Addictions Tough to Treat in Teens (7/1/2010)
• Kids With Coordination Disorder More Likely to Be Overweight (6/28/2010)
• School-Based Efforts May Help Curb Obesity in High-Risk Kids (6/28/2010)
• Seasonality of Child Abuse Could Be a Myth (6/23/2010)
• 'Junk Food' Sugar May Help Some Fat Cells Proliferate (6/21/2010)
• Delivery Method May Determine the Bacteria Babies Acquire (6/21/2010)
• Summer Vacation May Set Back Kids' Language Skills (6/18/2010)
• Reading Comes Easier for Kids When Rover's Around (6/18/2010)
• The Fight Against Autism Goes High Tech (6/18/2010)
• Pro-Eating Disorder Sites Abound on the Internet (6/17/2010)
• Iodine Levels a Worry as Salt Use Declines (6/17/2010)
• Local Murders Linked to Poor School Performance (6/16/2010)
• Playtime with Parents May Shape Gender Roles (6/16/2010)
• Preschoolers' Skills Get Boost From Confident Teachers (6/11/2010)
• More School Friends May = Better Grades (6/9/2010)
• Kids With Down Syndrome Might Get Help Learning (6/4/2010)
• Progress Made Against Once-Fatal Heart Defect (5/26/2010)
• As Autism Web Sites Boom, Experts Urge Caution (5/25/2010)
• Germs in Soil Might Give Learning a Boost (5/25/2010)
• Postpartum Depression Can Strike New Dads (5/18/2010)
• A Mother's Love Overcomes Poverty's Effect on Health (5/18/2010)
• Pesticides on Produce Tied to ADHD in Children (5/17/2010)
• Parent Involvement in Grade School Boosts Child's Social Skills (5/14/2010)
• Dyslexia Linked to Differences in Brain Circuitry (5/14/2010)
• Listening to Mozart Won't Make Your Child Smarter (5/14/2010)
• Most High Schoolers Today Cheat (5/14/2010)
• Benefits of Good Child Care Extend Into Teen Years (5/14/2010)
• No Link Between Childhood Infections, Autism (5/7/2010)
• Obesity Behind Rise of 'Phantom' Brain Tumors in Children (5/7/2010)
• Brain Develops Differently in Fragile X Syndrome (5/6/2010)
• Heavier Birth Weight Tied to Later Conduct Troubles (5/5/2010)
• Inbreeding Possible Factor in Deaths of Darwin's Children (5/5/2010)
• Smoking While Pregnant May Raise Psychiatric Risks in Kids (5/4/2010)
• Kids Raised by Relatives Face Increased Health Risks (5/3/2010)
• Involved Parents Less Likely to Raise Bullies (5/3/2010)
• Obesity a Bigger Threat to Kids in Southern States (5/3/2010)
• Probiotics Beneficial for Tiniest Preemies (5/1/2010)
• Motor Skills Lag in Poor Preschoolers (4/30/2010)
• How, When Child Develops Autism May Determine Outcomes (4/23/2010)
• One in Five Parents Would Spank in Certain Settings (4/22/2010)
• Better Teachers Make for Stronger Young Readers (4/22/2010)
• Genetics, Psychology May Trigger ADHD (4/19/2010)
• Day Care Centers Too Quick to Send Mildly Ill Kids Home (4/19/2010)
• Even 9-Month-Olds Choose 'Gender-Specific' Toys (4/16/2010)
• Most Teen Bloggers Play It Safe Online (4/16/2010)
• Video Games Before Bed May Not Shortchange Slumber (4/15/2010)
• Kids With Rare Condition Lack Racial Prejudice (4/13/2010)
• Poverty Can Slow Kids' Normal Development (4/12/2010)
• Spanking May Make a Child More Aggressive (4/12/2010)
• Motivational Incentives Help Kids With ADHD (4/9/2010)
• More Kids Falling Prey to Sports Overuse Injuries (4/9/2010)
• Child Obesity Soaring in Rural America (4/9/2010)
• Kids Often Misled About Child Abuse (4/9/2010)
• U.S. Teen Birth Rate Drops (4/6/2010)
• Good Foster Care Helps Neglected Kids Thrive (4/5/2010)
• Exercise Helps Teens Overcome 'Obesity Gene' (4/5/2010)
• Dealing With Those All-Too-Public Tantrums (4/4/2010)
• Blood Gives Clues to 'Executive Thinking' Problems (3/29/2010)
• Infants' Sensitivity to Voices May Develop by 7 Months (3/28/2010)
• ADHD Symptoms Often Subside Within a Year (3/26/2010)
• New Down Syndrome Theory Emerges (3/26/2010)
• FDA Asks Docs to Suspend Using Glaxo Rotavirus Vaccine (3/22/2010)
• Too Many Infants Short on Vitamin D (3/22/2010)
• Motherhood a Buffer Against Suicide (3/22/2010)
• Common Pesticide Tied to Development Delays in Kids (3/19/2010)
• Learning May Be Tougher for the Teen Brain (3/18/2010)
• FDA Toughens Rules on Tobacco Sales to Kids (3/18/2010)
• Siblings of Kids With Autism May Be Prone to Hyperactivity (3/15/2010)
• Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids (3/8/2010)
• Fitness May Boost Kids' Grades (3/3/2010)
• Risk of Childhood Obesity Higher Among Minorities (3/1/2010)
• Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants (2/28/2010)
• Genes Behind Tooth Development Discovered (2/26/2010)
• Reading Remediation Seems to Rewire the Brain (2/26/2010)
• Naptime Helps Babies Remember New Things (2/24/2010)
• Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Delay Developmental Milestones (2/23/2010)
• Pediatricians Want Redesign of Hot Dogs, Candy to Curb Kids' Choking (2/22/2010)
• Teens Might Exercise More If They Think It's Fun (2/19/2010)
• Device Helps Kids With Single-Sided Deafness (2/18/2010)
• Flat Head Syndrome Linked to Developmental Delays (2/17/2010)
• Bilingualism Might Begin in the Womb (2/17/2010)
• One in Two Children Has Chronic Health Issues (2/16/2010)
• Research Sheds Light on Increasing Cerebral Palsy Rates Among Preemies (2/12/2010)
• Low IQ May Up Heart Disease Risk (2/11/2010)
• ADHD Brain May Be a Little Different (2/11/2010)
• New Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental Illnesses Proposed (2/10/2010)
• Gastric Banding Most Effective for Obese Teens (2/9/2010)
• 3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim (2/8/2010)
• Dopamine Levels in Brain May Determine Social Status (2/5/2010)
• Lead Exposure May Contribute to ADHD (2/2/2010)
• Later Puberty Seen for Obese Boys (2/2/2010)
• Loving Foster Homes Improve Kids' Attention, Impulsivity (2/1/2010)
• As Kids Age, Secondary Schools Offer Less Support (2/1/2010)
• Kids' Screenings in Place, But Referrals Lacking (1/28/2010)
• Some Childhood Cancer Survivors Face More Challenges at School (1/28/2010)
• Female Teachers Pass on Math Anxieties (1/25/2010)
• Listing Calories on Fast-Food Menus Cuts Kids' Intake (1/25/2010)
• Ambidextrous Children at Higher Risk for Learning Problems (1/25/2010)
• Environment Crucial to Boosting Child's Reading Skills (1/22/2010)
• U.S. Kids Using Media Almost 8 Hours a Day (1/20/2010)
• Federal Panel Urges Obesity Screening for Kids Ages 6 and Up (1/18/2010)
• Parents Not Taking Concussions Seriously Enough (1/18/2010)
• Health Agencies Express Concern Over BPA (1/15/2010)
• Deadly 'Choking Game' Still Common Among Kids (1/14/2010)
• Misconnections in Developing Brain May Cause Autism (1/11/2010)
• Very Low Levels of Lead Harm Kids' Kidneys: Study (1/11/2010)
• Psychotherapy May Help Teen Girls Avoid Obesity (1/9/2010)
• After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech (1/8/2010)
• Fat May Help Build Bone Mass in Girls (1/6/2010)
• Nurse Visitations May Improve Girls' Future Behavior (1/5/2010)
• For Baby and Mom Alike, Breast-Feeding May Be Best (1/3/2010)
• Video Games Could Boost Certain Thinking Skills (12/24/2009)
• Teen Marijuana Use Might Have Lasting Effects on Mood, Anxiety (12/23/2009)
• Marijuana, Alcohol Addiction May Share Genes (12/18/2009)
• Puberty May Trigger Sleep Apnea in Overweight Kids (12/15/2009)
• Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Issues Are Getting Help (12/14/2009)
• Many Doctors Unaware of Deadly 'Choking Game' (12/14/2009)
• Hardship in Childhood May Affect Long-Term Health (12/13/2009)
• When It Comes to Toys, Shop Smart, Shop Safe (12/10/2009)
• Music of Mozart Soothes the Preemie Baby (12/8/2009)
• New Target May Be Eyed in Kids' Brain Cancer (12/7/2009)
• Sex Talk Taking Place After the Fact (12/7/2009)
• Docs Not Giving Clear Advice on Infant Sleep Positions (12/7/2009)
• Bullies May Intimidate Siblings, Too (12/3/2009)
• More Preemies Born Among the Poor (12/2/2009)
• Childhood Lead Exposure Causes Permanent Damage: Study (12/1/2009)
• Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring (11/3/2009)
• TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers (11/2/2009)
• Toxins Make Halloween Face Paints Scary (10/29/2009)
• Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study (10/28/2009)
• Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween (10/26/2009)
• Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 Months (10/23/2009)
• Clues to Hypertension in Kids May Be Seen in Bones (10/20/2009)
• Mercury Levels Not Abnormal in Autistic Children (10/19/2009)
• Childhood ADHD Linked to Criminal Behavior in Adults (10/19/2009)
• Dyslexia More Complicated for Chinese (10/14/2009)
• 'No Flu Shots for My Kids' (10/9/2009)
• Half of U.S. Kids Assaulted Each Year: Study (10/8/2009)
• Teens With ADHD, Depression Risk Internet Addiction (10/6/2009)
• Daily Candy in Childhood Linked to Violence in Adulthood (10/2/2009)
• Smoking in Pregnancy Linked to Psychotic Symptoms in Kids (10/1/2009)
• Social Status as a Teen Predicts Health as an Adult (9/29/2009)
• Children's Growth Charts Don't Measure Up With Parents (9/28/2009)
• Improved Screening for Jaundice Can Protect Newborns (9/28/2009)
• Teachers May Be Swayed by Child's Reputation (9/26/2009)
• Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy (9/25/2009)
• Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs (9/25/2009)
• Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe (9/25/2009)
• Infant Head-Flattening Linked to Ear Infections (9/24/2009)
• Drinking in Adolescence May Lead to Risky Choices Later (9/21/2009)
• School Sports May Spell Trouble for Ankles (9/19/2009)
• With Alcohol, Starting Young May Lead to Dependency (9/18/2009)
• Even Small Amounts of Lead Harmful to Kids (9/17/2009)
• Better Day Care, Smarter Kids? (9/16/2009)
• Less TV Brings More Parent-Child Interaction (9/16/2009)
• Early Spankings Make for Aggressive Toddlers, Study Shows (9/15/2009)
• Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids' Asthma, Allergy Risk (9/14/2009)
• Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns (9/14/2009)
• Day Care May Not Shield Kids From Asthma, Allergies (9/9/2009)
• Some Parents Aren't Giving Kids Pain Meds Post-Surgery (9/9/2009)
• Motivation May Be at Root of ADHD (9/8/2009)
• Program Curbs Teen Substance Abuse, Delinquency (9/8/2009)
• Single Parents May Do as Well as Two: Study (9/5/2009)
• Depressed Teens Continue to Suffer (9/4/2009)
• Take the Load Off Your Child's Back (9/3/2009)
• Kids Need More Than Sports for Positive Growth (9/2/2009)
• Lead Levels in Many Lipsticks Higher Than Reported (9/2/2009)
• Weight-Loss Surgery Breaks Families' 'Obesity Cycle' (9/2/2009)
• Swine Flu on Campuses Boosts Call for Vaccinations (9/1/2009)
• Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Before Birth Affects DNA (8/31/2009)
• Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List? (8/31/2009)
• Young Athletes at Risk of Heat Injury (8/30/2009)
• Nick Jonas: Livin' the Dream Despite Diabetes (8/25/2009)
• Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise (8/24/2009)
• Teen Athletes Sleep Better Than Couch Potatoes (8/20/2009)
• For Short Kids, No Lack of Self-Esteem (8/17/2009)
• Kids of Deployed Soldiers Vulnerable to Stress (8/14/2009)
• Experts Urge Cognitive Testing of Kids With Epilepsy (8/12/2009)
• U.S. Women Delaying Motherhood, Report Shows (8/12/2009)
• Many Parents, Caregivers Lack Basic Child-Safety Information (8/11/2009)
• Young Moms Follow Their Mother's Parenting Style (8/10/2009)
• Dogs and 2-Year-Olds on Same Mental Plane (8/10/2009)
• Kids With High IQs Live Longer (8/10/2009)
• Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language (8/5/2009)
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Jul 31, 2010
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